Frequently Asked Questions

HiddenWeb is a directory of websites that may not be indexed by search engines or can be difficult to find. We also list regular Clearnet websites that are available through common search engines.

HiddenWeb provides links to websites on the Clearnet and darknet. HiddenWeb does not verify the legality of every linked website. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of a linked website complies with the laws that apply to you.

Yes. Linked websites may contain harmful content, misleading information or illegal activities. Use caution and do not share sensitive information with websites you do not trust. Being listed in the directory is not a guarantee of safety or an endorsement.

Use the search bar or browse the categories and subcategories. Search filters and sorting help you narrow the results. On supported pages, you can switch between list and grid views.

Yes. Creating a member account is completely free.

Open My Account and use the account-deletion section. Enter your password and confirm the deletion. This action cannot be undone. Website listings and advertising records may be retained separately; deleting your account does not automatically remove a website listing. Contact us if you need help.

For security reasons, you cannot change your email address through My Account after registration. Please check it carefully when signing up. Contact us if you need assistance with your account.

Registered members can submit websites for free without a paid submission package, save favorites, view and clear their link history, and access member-only content. Your member area also provides an overview of your links, reviews and reports. Website submissions and changes that require review must still be approved.

No. Your username is linked to your account and cannot be changed through My Account after registration. Both your username and email address should be checked carefully before you create an account.

Use the password-reset option on the member login page and enter the email address associated with your account. Follow the instructions in the reset email and check your spam folder if the message does not arrive.

Yes. You can submit your website or link to the directory for free.

Sign in to your member account and choose Submit Link from your account menu. Enter the website URL, title and description, then select one subcategory. Main categories are used to group the subcategories and cannot be selected. Submit the completed form for admin review; no package selection is required.

A backlink to HiddenWeb is not a general requirement. However, if your website links to other underground or similar websites but does not include a link to HiddenWeb, we reserve the right to reject your submission. This helps us maintain the quality and credibility of our directory.

We review all website submissions manually. This can take up to 48 hours. You can check the current status of your submission in My Links.

A website may be rejected if it violates our terms of use or does not meet our submission requirements. Check the status in My Links. If you need clarification, contact us and include the website address.

Each main domain may only appear once in the directory. A different path or subdomain does not make it a separate website for duplicate checking. Search for the existing listing before submitting the domain again.

Online: the checker has confirmed that the website is reachable. Offline: repeated checks have confirmed a failure. Unknown: a check could not establish a confirmed result. Not Checked: the current website address has not been checked yet. Tor Unchecked: the address is an onion website and is not checked by the current Clearnet checker. Hover over the status to see the available check information. Checks run in batches, and websites may respond differently to automated requests. A displayed status is not a guarantee of safety or continuous availability.

Domain History shows previous website addresses recorded for a directory entry when its domain changes. Open the history icon on the detail page to view the available records. Only changes recorded by HiddenWeb are included.

For your own listings, use the available options in My Links to request changes. Changes that require review are checked by an administrator before publication. On a website detail page, use Owner to submit an ownership or removal request, or Report to flag an issue with the listing. Complete the security code where required. Submitting a request does not automatically transfer or remove the entry.

Registered members can submit reviews using their account identity. Guest reviews are available when guest reviews are enabled. Complete the required fields and security code, and describe your own experience. Reviews submitted while signed in use your account username.

Both member and guest reviews require admin approval before they are displayed publicly. Please keep your review helpful and relevant. Spam, insults and unrelated content are not allowed. Members can check their submitted reviews in My Reviews.

Use the available like and dislike buttons to express your opinion about a website or a published comment. Guest voting is available where enabled. Voting and writing a review are separate actions; voting does not publish a review or verify a website.

Open Book Advertising and select an available advertising type and booking period. Enter the requested contact and website details, check the dates, price and any discount shown, and read the Advertising Terms & Conditions before submitting your request.

The booking form shows the types currently available. These can include Header Banner, Footer Banner, Home Featured, Category Featured, and Home & Category Featured. Banners use an image; Featured placements promote a website entry. Category Banner is not available. Where a category is required, select a subcategory.

Submitting a booking request does not activate advertising. The administrator first reviews the request and confirms payment separately. A booking may then be released or scheduled for a later start. Use Check Booking Status to see its current stage. For an indexed Featured website, enter its HiddenWeb detail-page address in the booking form. This identifies the directory entry; an active advertising placement opens the website itself.