Wiktionary Edits Screensaver
The Wiktionary Edits screensaver shows live edits to Wiktionary — someone adding or correcting a word entry right now, in any of the languages it documents. Read key-less from the MediaWiki API. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Wiktionary Edits screensaver works
The saver reads the Wiktionary MediaWiki API directly in your browser — no key and no account.
Live edits to Wiktionary — someone adding or correcting a word entry right now, in any of the languages it documents.
It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.
Colours can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.
A worked example
Live edits to Wiktionary — someone adding or correcting a word entry right now, in any of the languages it documents. Read key-less from the MediaWiki API.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from the Wiktionary MediaWiki API in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from the Wiktionary MediaWiki API and is refreshed on a schedule.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This source is fully key-less.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.