Manifest is an independently maintained web directory, conceived as a structured alternative to the algorithmic web. Where search engines rank and filter, Manifest records and preserves — building a navigable ledger of active websites organised by subject and made freely available to any reader.
The directory was established on the principle that the open web benefits from human curation. Each of the 22 sections in Manifest corresponds to a domain of commerce, service, or interest, and every entry within those sections has been submitted by a site owner and reviewed before publication. No automated crawlers populate these pages; every record is the result of deliberate cataloguing.
Manifest currently holds 827 entries and accepts new submissions at no charge. Site owners wishing to appear in the directory may use the submission form to propose their domain for inclusion. Accepted entries are assigned to the appropriate section and made available to readers in short order.
The directory is accessible without registration or subscription. All sections are openly browsable, and no information is required from readers. Manifest exists as a public reference, maintained for the benefit of those who prefer to navigate the web by category rather than keyword.
Entries in Manifest represent the state of the open web at time of cataloguing. The archivist makes reasonable efforts to maintain accuracy, but readers should verify the current status of any listed site before relying upon it. Manifest does not endorse the products, services, or content of any listed website.