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, 16:36, 3 March 2022←Created page with '{{redirects here|WP:MPA|archives of the Main Page|Wikipedia:Main Page history}} {{Use mdy dates}} {{Information page|WP:MPA|WP:MPALT}} Below are some alternatives to Wikipedia's Main Page. Some serve a special need, while the rest provide a change in style. To use these instead of the default Main Page, access them from here, set one as your web browser's home page or set one or more up as links on your browser's toolbar. == Other days == * ...'
{{redirects here|WP:MPA|archives of the Main Page|Wikipedia:Main Page history}}
{{Use mdy dates}}
{{Information page|WP:MPA|WP:MPALT}}
Below are some alternatives to Wikipedia's [[Main Page]]. Some serve a special need, while the rest provide a change in style. To use these instead of the default Main Page, access them from here, set one as your [[web browser]]'s home page or set one or more up as links on your browser's [[toolbar]].
== Other days ==
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page/Day before yesterday|The day before yesterday's edition]]: day − 2 for featured items, On this day, and Did you know
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page/Yesterday|Yesterday's edition]]: day − 1 for featured items and On this day (fully protected)
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page/Tomorrow|Tomorrow's edition]]: day + 1 for featured items, On this day and Did you know (fully protected)
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page/Day after tomorrow|The day after tomorrow's edition]]: day + 2 for featured items, On this day and Did you know
== Mobile ==
* [//en.m.wikipedia.org Mobile version]: for small tablets and smartphones.
== Historical ==
* The current [[Main Page]] design has been in place since June 11, 2018.
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (2006–2018)|The 2006–2018 edition]]: based on the style of the Main Page from [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=44458525 March 19, 2006] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=845376376 June 11, 2018].
*[[Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (Classic 2006)|Classic (2006)]]: based on the style of the Main Page from [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=2500386 February 23, 2004] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=43969581 March 19, 2006].
*[[Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (Classic 2004)|Classic (2004)]]: based on the style of the Main Page from [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1105284&oldid=1105272 July 3, 2003] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=2500386&oldid=2500186 February 23, 2004].
*[[Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (Classic 2003)|Classic (2003)]]: based on the style of the Main Page from [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=587419&oldid=587364 January 15, 2003] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=1105272 July 3, 2003].
*[[Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (Classic 2002)|Classic (2002)]]: based on the format of the Main Page up to [[Special:Diff/587364|January 15, 2003]].
== Redesign archive ==
Note that these pages are not actively maintained and may not contain sections that are normally present on the current main page.
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Old PDA version)|Old PDA version]]
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(text only)|Text only]]: a Main Page without the daily features
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(links only)|Links only]]: a Main Page with just the links to each section and nothing else
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(outline links)|Outline links]]: links to outline menu sections instead of portals
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(simple layout)|Simple]]: no-frills version
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(blue boy)|Blue boy]]: blue, with browse box
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(encyclopedia)|Encyclopedia]]: features an encyclopedia book theme and bold, simplified header
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(executive)|Executive]]: style and function
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Ghost)|Ghost]]: A faded, high-contrast version of the main page
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Italian-style)|Italian-style]]: looks like the old Italian Wikipedia Main Page
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Italian-style 2)|Italian-style 2]]: looks like the new Italian Wikipedia Main Page
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(misty breeze)|Misty breeze]]: this design feels light and misty
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(regal)|Regal]]: purple and gold
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Search Box)|Search box]]: similar to the current revision of the Main Page, but with a search box
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Simple Search Box)|Simple Search box]]: reminiscent of Google in its simplicity
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(shades of blue)|Shades of blue]]: blue tones, with colorful icons and search box
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(tabs)|Tabs]]: four separate tabs for TFA+ITN, DYK+OTD, POTD+About Wikipedia, and Navigation
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(three tabs)|Three tabs]]: two additional tabs for search/browse, and Wikipedia as a project and community
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(TOC)|TOC]]: with sections and a table of contents
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(tomorrow+today)|Tomorrow and today]]: tomorrow's and today's edition combined
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Search Box Only)|Search box only]]: only contains the search box
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(with list of the day)|List of the day]]: same as the current main page, with Today's Featured List displayed
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(no TFP)|No TFP]]: same as the current Main Page, minus Today's Featured Picture
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(CSS Update)|CSS Update]]: uses more CSS than current main page, allowing POTD to be displayed in single column
==Sandbox==
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(editable)|Sandbox]]: feel free to edit it. What will it look like today?
== Skins ==
You can also preview the main page using any of the site-skins. See [[Help:User style]] for details on configuring your own skin.
* [{{fullurl:Main Page|useskin=cologneblue}} Cologne Blue]
* [{{fullurl:Main Page|useskin=modern}} Modern]
* [{{fullurl:Main Page|useskin=monobook}} Monobook]
* [{{fullurl:Main Page|useskin=vector}} Vector] (default)
* [{{fullurl:Main Page|useskin=Timeless}} Timeless]
== How to reset your default main page to one of the above ==
Paste the following code into [[Special:MyPage/common.js|your common.js page]] and the main page will be changed to the Classic 2006 main page alternative. You have to be logged on for this to work. If you would like a different main page alternative instead, simply change the page title in the code to that of the main page alternative you desire. You may need to [[Wikipedia:Bypass your cache|bypass your browser's cache]] in order for the code to take effect.
<syntaxhighlight lang="JavaScript">
if ( mw.config.get( "wgPageName" ) == "Main_Page" ) {
location.href = mw.util.getUrl( "Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (Classic 2006)" );
}
</syntaxhighlight>
== See also ==
* [[Help:Mobile access]]: for small tablets and smartphones
* Browser extensions such as [[Stylish]] or [[Stylus (browser extension)|Stylus]] (for Firefox and Chromium-based browsers)
<noinclude>{{Main Page topics|state=collapsed}}
[[Category:Main Page alternatives| ]]
</noinclude>
{{Use mdy dates}}
{{Information page|WP:MPA|WP:MPALT}}
Below are some alternatives to Wikipedia's [[Main Page]]. Some serve a special need, while the rest provide a change in style. To use these instead of the default Main Page, access them from here, set one as your [[web browser]]'s home page or set one or more up as links on your browser's [[toolbar]].
== Other days ==
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page/Day before yesterday|The day before yesterday's edition]]: day − 2 for featured items, On this day, and Did you know
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page/Yesterday|Yesterday's edition]]: day − 1 for featured items and On this day (fully protected)
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page/Tomorrow|Tomorrow's edition]]: day + 1 for featured items, On this day and Did you know (fully protected)
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page/Day after tomorrow|The day after tomorrow's edition]]: day + 2 for featured items, On this day and Did you know
== Mobile ==
* [//en.m.wikipedia.org Mobile version]: for small tablets and smartphones.
== Historical ==
* The current [[Main Page]] design has been in place since June 11, 2018.
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (2006–2018)|The 2006–2018 edition]]: based on the style of the Main Page from [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=44458525 March 19, 2006] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=845376376 June 11, 2018].
*[[Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (Classic 2006)|Classic (2006)]]: based on the style of the Main Page from [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=2500386 February 23, 2004] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=43969581 March 19, 2006].
*[[Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (Classic 2004)|Classic (2004)]]: based on the style of the Main Page from [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=1105284&oldid=1105272 July 3, 2003] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=2500386&oldid=2500186 February 23, 2004].
*[[Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (Classic 2003)|Classic (2003)]]: based on the style of the Main Page from [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&diff=587419&oldid=587364 January 15, 2003] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Main_Page&oldid=1105272 July 3, 2003].
*[[Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (Classic 2002)|Classic (2002)]]: based on the format of the Main Page up to [[Special:Diff/587364|January 15, 2003]].
== Redesign archive ==
Note that these pages are not actively maintained and may not contain sections that are normally present on the current main page.
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Old PDA version)|Old PDA version]]
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(text only)|Text only]]: a Main Page without the daily features
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(links only)|Links only]]: a Main Page with just the links to each section and nothing else
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(outline links)|Outline links]]: links to outline menu sections instead of portals
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(simple layout)|Simple]]: no-frills version
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(blue boy)|Blue boy]]: blue, with browse box
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(encyclopedia)|Encyclopedia]]: features an encyclopedia book theme and bold, simplified header
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(executive)|Executive]]: style and function
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Ghost)|Ghost]]: A faded, high-contrast version of the main page
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Italian-style)|Italian-style]]: looks like the old Italian Wikipedia Main Page
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Italian-style 2)|Italian-style 2]]: looks like the new Italian Wikipedia Main Page
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(misty breeze)|Misty breeze]]: this design feels light and misty
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(regal)|Regal]]: purple and gold
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Search Box)|Search box]]: similar to the current revision of the Main Page, but with a search box
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Simple Search Box)|Simple Search box]]: reminiscent of Google in its simplicity
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(shades of blue)|Shades of blue]]: blue tones, with colorful icons and search box
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(tabs)|Tabs]]: four separate tabs for TFA+ITN, DYK+OTD, POTD+About Wikipedia, and Navigation
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(three tabs)|Three tabs]]: two additional tabs for search/browse, and Wikipedia as a project and community
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(TOC)|TOC]]: with sections and a table of contents
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(tomorrow+today)|Tomorrow and today]]: tomorrow's and today's edition combined
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(Search Box Only)|Search box only]]: only contains the search box
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(with list of the day)|List of the day]]: same as the current main page, with Today's Featured List displayed
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(no TFP)|No TFP]]: same as the current Main Page, minus Today's Featured Picture
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(CSS Update)|CSS Update]]: uses more CSS than current main page, allowing POTD to be displayed in single column
==Sandbox==
* [[Wikipedia:Main Page alternatives/(editable)|Sandbox]]: feel free to edit it. What will it look like today?
== Skins ==
You can also preview the main page using any of the site-skins. See [[Help:User style]] for details on configuring your own skin.
* [{{fullurl:Main Page|useskin=cologneblue}} Cologne Blue]
* [{{fullurl:Main Page|useskin=modern}} Modern]
* [{{fullurl:Main Page|useskin=monobook}} Monobook]
* [{{fullurl:Main Page|useskin=vector}} Vector] (default)
* [{{fullurl:Main Page|useskin=Timeless}} Timeless]
== How to reset your default main page to one of the above ==
Paste the following code into [[Special:MyPage/common.js|your common.js page]] and the main page will be changed to the Classic 2006 main page alternative. You have to be logged on for this to work. If you would like a different main page alternative instead, simply change the page title in the code to that of the main page alternative you desire. You may need to [[Wikipedia:Bypass your cache|bypass your browser's cache]] in order for the code to take effect.
<syntaxhighlight lang="JavaScript">
if ( mw.config.get( "wgPageName" ) == "Main_Page" ) {
location.href = mw.util.getUrl( "Wikipedia:Main Page alternative (Classic 2006)" );
}
</syntaxhighlight>
== See also ==
* [[Help:Mobile access]]: for small tablets and smartphones
* Browser extensions such as [[Stylish]] or [[Stylus (browser extension)|Stylus]] (for Firefox and Chromium-based browsers)
<noinclude>{{Main Page topics|state=collapsed}}
[[Category:Main Page alternatives| ]]
</noinclude>