Curated collection of early web news outlets, directory services, search engines, and portal gateways from the 1990–1999 era. Preserved exactly as they rendered in Netscape, Internet Explorer, and Mosaic.
One of the earliest and most influential web directories. This snapshot captures the manual categorization system before algorithmic search took over.
The digital extension of Wired magazine. Known for experimental web design, early interactive storytelling, and cyberculture coverage.
Decaweb's flagship search engine. Dominated the late 90s with its massive index size, phrase matching, and powerful query syntax.
Early internet gateway offering search, email, news, and weather. Featured heavy use of tiled backgrounds and animated GIF navigation.
One of the first online-only magazines. Pioneered web-native editorial layouts and opinion journalism in the mid-90s.
British-founded tech news site with a distinctively cynical tone. Early versions used minimalist layouts and plain-text formatting.
One of the first search engines to index full page text rather than just titles. Known for its slow loading times but comprehensive results.
Popular 90s gateway featuring personalized news, web search, and one of the first implementations of targeted banner advertising.