fandom wiki
/ˈfændəm ˈwɪki/
CommonA fan-built wiki documenting the characters, lore, and universe of a specific show, game, or franchise.
Usually refers to wikis hosted on Fandom.com (formerly Wikia), though the term applies to any fan-maintained wiki for a fictional property. The word 'fandom' in the name often signals both the community and the hosting platform.
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | i just spent an hour on the fandom wiki reading about a character who appears for 5 minutes | Got absorbed in documentation for a minor character despite their small role. | tumblr, 2023 |
| 02 | the fandom wiki has citations for this i am not making it up | The fan documentation is thorough enough to back up an unusual claim. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | someone updated the fandom wiki at 3am with the breakdown. these people are incredible | Impressed by how quickly dedicated fans document new content. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | the fandom wiki page for this character is longer than most research papers | Fans have compiled an extraordinary amount of detail for a fictional character. | tumblr, 2023 |
Use it when
- Checking canon details about a character, episode, or universe.
- Pointing someone to fan documentation for a fictional property.
- Citing fan-compiled lore when the source material is ambiguous.
- Looking up trivia or background details for something you're watching or playing.
Do not use it when
- You mean Wikipedia's article about the franchise.Use “Wikipedia” instead.
- You mean a community forum or discussion board.
Variations and related forms
Fandom wiki vs subculture wiki
fandom wiki
Fandom wiki documents a fictional universe: characters, episodes, lore, canon details.
subculture-wiki
Subculture wiki documents a real community's identity, aesthetics, and terminology.
Origin and context
Fan wikis proliferated through the Wikia platform (later rebranded Fandom.com) starting in the mid-2000s. The term 'fandom wiki' became common as the platform grew to host thousands of franchise-specific wikis.
- First seen
- mid-2000s
- Confidence
- medium
Cite this page
Use this stable URL to reference the entry.
https://slang.fyi/fandom-wiki