The latest articles on DEV Community by Manan Tandon (@manan_tandon_f6c40851cadb). https://dev.to/manan_tandon_f6c40851cadb https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3645346%2F9a46b08a-145d-47a3-a169-36a60e8f0528.png https://dev.to/manan_tandon_f6c40851cadb en Manan Tandon Sun, 05 Jul 2026 06:30:35 +0000 https://dev.to/manan_tandon_f6c40851cadb/is-there-a-library-of-websites-for-the-entire-internet-2lcn https://dev.to/manan_tandon_f6c40851cadb/is-there-a-library-of-websites-for-the-entire-internet-2lcn <p>Hey developers,</p> <p>I've been thinking about a problem and wanted to get some feedback from the community.</p> <p>We have search engines like Google, Bing, and others that help us find websites through keywords. </p> <p>We also have directories and archives, but I haven't found a place that attempts to catalog every active website on the internet in a structured and discoverable way.</p> <p>So my first question is:</p> <p>Does a platform already exist where I can browse or search through a massive database of active websites, regardless of whether they're popular or not?</p> <p>The Idea<br> Imagine a project called <strong>"Library of Websites."</strong><br> Instead of ranking sites primarily through SEO and search algorithms, the goal would be to build a continuously growing database of active websites across the internet.</p> <p>Website owners could install a small script or verification snippet on their sites, similar to how Google Search Console verification works.</p> <p>Once verified, the website would automatically become part of the Library of Websites database.</p> <p>The platform could then:<br> Categorize websites by industry, niche, and technology.<br> Track whether sites are still active.</p> <p>Allow users to browse websites like books in a library.<br> Discover small, independent websites that search engines rarely surface.</p> <p>Create a searchable index of the web that focuses on discovery rather than ranking.</p> <p>Over time, this could become a living map of the internet, helping people explore websites they would never normally find.</p> <p>Does something like this already exist?</p> <p>What are the biggest technical challenges in building such a database?</p> <p>Would website owners actually be willing to install a verification script?</p> <p>Is there a better approach than relying on voluntary website registration?</p> <p>What would you personally want from a "Library of Websites" platform?</p> <p>I'd love to hear your thoughts, criticism, and suggestions.<br> Thanks!</p> discuss sideprojects webdev website