Chan List
A complete directory of active chans and imageboards covered by this wiki — from the original Japanese textboards and Futaba Channel to modern English, German, and niche communities. Each entry links to a full encyclopedic article. Use the filters below to narrow the list by language, status, or theme.
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2channel / 5channel
Active (as 5channel)The Japanese textboard founded in 1999 that became the template for nearly every imageboard that followed.
4chan
ActiveEnglish-language imageboard founded in 2003, modeled on Japan's Futaba Channel. One of the most influential sites in internet culture.
Explore Dvach (2ch.hk), the largest and most influential Russian-language imageboard. Discover its history, key boards, and controversial cultural impact.
Discover Endchan, a user-privacy focused imageboard known for its robust free speech policy and open-source software. Explore its history, unique features, and community culture.
Futaba Channel (2chan)
ActiveThe original imageboard, launched in 2001 as a refuge for 2channel users and the technical ancestor of 4chan.
Kohlchan
ActiveGerman-language imageboard founded in 2019 as a successor to the shuttered Krautchan.
Lainchan
ActiveNiche imageboard themed around the anime Serial Experiments Lain, focused on programming, cyberpunk, and counterculture.
Explore Lolnada, the prominent Brazilian imageboard known for its vibrant community, diverse discussions, and contributions to Lusophone internet culture.
Wizardchan
Active (intermittent)Niche imageboard whose membership is restricted to adult male virgins, focused on isolation, depression, and hobby discussion.
Ylilauta is Finland's largest and most popular anonymous imageboard, known for its free-wheeling discussions, controversies, and significant impact on Finnish internet culture.