We call it an archive because it’s intentionally static. Unlike a constantly updating feed, Topic Links 2.2 won’t change once posted. That means you can reference it, cite it, or work through it slowly – without worrying that links will move or vanish tomorrow. (We’ll preserve newer versions as separate archives, e.g., 2.3, 3.0.)
For years, users attempting to utilize the Tor network faced a significant hurdle: discovery. Without a standard search engine to crawl .onion addresses, users were reliant on forums, word of mouth, or unsafe lists found on clear web paste bins. This environment was ripe with traps. Phishing links—addresses designed to mimic popular markets to steal credentials and Bitcoin—were rampant.
The original "Topic Links" attempted to solve this by categorizing verified links, but the internet moves fast. Links died, markets fell, and new services rose. Version 2.2 was the necessary answer to this entropy. Topic Links 2.2 Archive
We’re already gathering resources for version 2.3 (focus: [upcoming theme]). If you have a suggestion or find a broken link in 2.2, please [leave a comment / use the feedback form / DM me].
Happy exploring,
[Your name / site name] We call it an archive because it’s intentionally static
P.S. — Prefer a more interactive format? The Topic Links 2.2 data is also available as a [downloadable CSV / public Roam Research graph / Are.na channel]. Just ask.
As of 2025, interest in this archive is seeing a surprising resurgence. Why? Two reasons: As of 2025, interest in this archive is
Projects like "NeoCities/Topics" are actively rebuilding the Topic Links 2.2 category tree using modern HTML/CSS, proving that the structure—not the broken links—was the genius of the system.
"id": "tl-0007",
"title": "Understanding Widget X",
"url": "https://example.com/understanding-widget-x",
"summary": "Introductory guide to Widget X covering architecture and use cases.",
"author": "Example Labs",
"tags": ["widget-x", "architecture", "guide"],
"date_added": "2026-04-01T12:00:00Z",
"version": "2.2",
"status": "active",
"snapshot_url": "https://web.archive.org/.../example"
If you have successfully downloaded the PHP/MySQL version of Topic Links 2.2, you cannot simply double-click it. You need a retro computing environment.