Fast, verifiable, decentralized access to ar:// links via AR.IOβs Permanent Cloud.
Users
283
+15 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
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0 in 30 days
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#55K
#46K among extensions
Version
2.0.0
updated 4 Jul 2026
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Latest, 15 Oct 2026:283 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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Latest, 15 Oct 2026:8 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About AR.IO Wayfinder
π Browse ar:// URLs as easily as any website - no setup required.
Wayfinder is the access and routing layer of the AR.IO Permanent Cloud, bringing speed, resilience, and verifiability to Arweave content.
βοΈ Key Features:
β’ Zero Setup Required β Install and browse ar:// links instantly
β’ Intelligent Routing β Automatically selects the fastest gateway from 50+ worldwide
β’ Real-Time Analytics β Monitor performance, usage, and gateway health
β’ ArNS Support β Use names like ar://ardrive instead of long transaction IDs
β’ Privacy First β No personal data collected; all stats stored locally
β’ Gateway Management β Test, blacklist, or prioritize specific gateways
β’ Four Routing Modes β Top Staked (default, highest-staked gateways), Fastest Ping (speed), Random (load balancing), or Static (manual)
π Try It Now!
Explore the Permanent Cloud with these ar:// links:
β’ ar://ardrive β Decentralized storage app
β’ ar://unruggabull β Retro video game
β’ ar://1984 β Permanent mixtape
β’ ar://gateways β AR.IO Network Explorer
β’ ar://whitepaper β AR.IO White Paper
π‘ What Makes Wayfinder Different?
β Performance β Parallel pings ensure the fastest, most responsive access
β Reliability β Auto-failover if a gateway is slow or down
β Verification β Cryptographic proof that data hasn't been tampered with
β Transparency β See exactly which gateway delivered your data
β Flexibility β Switch routing strategies anytime
β Open Source β Fully auditable, permissionless codebase on GitHub
π‘οΈ Privacy & Security:
β’ No browsing history tracked
β’ No personal info collected
β’ Optional anonymous telemetry (opt-in, disabled by default)
β’ All data stored locally in your browser
β’ Fully open source for maximum transparency
β Built For:
β’ Browsing decentralized websites and apps
β’ Permanent archives and public documents
β’ NFTs, apps, and media stored on Arweave
β’ ArNS developers and domain testers
β’ Anyone exploring censorship-resistant, location-independent content
β‘ How It Works:
Enter or click any ar:// URL
Wayfinder routes to optimal gateway
Content loads seamlessly
Performance tracked in real-time
No wallets. No tokens. Just fast, decentralized access to permanent data.
π Advanced Features:
β’ Detailed metrics per gateway
β’ Usage analytics with time-based filters
β’ Light/dark/system theme support
β’ Gateway blacklisting and custom configs
β’ Gateway retry with automatic failover on errors
β’ Solana-backed AR.IO gateway registry
β’ Support for ArNS and ENS->Arweave TX name resolution
β’ Gasless DNS compatibility
π€ Learn more and Join Our Community:
π What is AR.IO? https://ar.io/articles/what-is-ar-io
π GitHub: https://github.com/ar-io/wayfinder
π¬ Discord: https://discord.gg/jBVzbE8y7R
π Docs: https://docs.ar.io/wayfinder
π οΈ Note: Wayfinder is under active development. Report bugs or feedback on GitHub.
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