fanwikis
Fanwikis are collaborative online encyclopedias created by fans to organize and share information about fictional universes, media franchises, video games, and related works. They are built on wiki software that supports open editing by volunteers, with content governed by community guidelines and policies.
Content covers characters, locations, plots, timelines, terminology, media releases, and fan theories. Articles aim for verifiability
Maintenance is performed by volunteer editors who discuss changes on discussion pages. Communities appoint administrators and
Entries are organized with infoboxes, templates, interwiki links, and categories to aid navigation. Revision histories document
Licensing and reuse depend on the hosting platform; content is usually offered under open licenses that permit
Examples include Wookieepedia for Star Wars, The Lostpedia for Lost, and Zelda Wiki for The Legend of