How to Join a Webring in 2025 (It’s Easier Than You Think)

There’s something magical about being part of a circle.

Not a feed. Not a ranking. A circle – a ring – where discovery feels personal again.

That’s what webrings bring back in 2025: A way to help people find you, and for you to find others, without chasing the algorithm dragon.

And guess what? It’s not complicated.

In fact, joining a webring might be the simplest thing you do all week.

What Is a Webring? (The 2025 Edition)

A webring is a small group of websites, linked together in a circular fashion, usually with a badge or widget.

Each site in the ring shares a connection – a vibe, a topic, a community thread. Visitors can browse through the ring, one site at a time, or skip around freely.

The beauty? It’s not about popularity. It’s about presence.

Why People Are Joining Again

• They’re tired of being invisible on huge platforms
• They want human-curated discovery
• They want to support each other without metrics or pressure
• They’re rebuilding the indie web, one site at a time
  

What You’ll Need to Join a Webring

Honestly? Not much:

• A personal site or blog
• A desire to be part of something low-pressure and cool
• A willingness to add a tiny badge or link
  

That’s it. You don’t need a massive audience, a perfect design, or even a homepage full of content. Just you and your site.

Choosing the Right Ring

Some webrings are general. Some are niche. Some are beautifully weird.

Ask yourself:

• Do you want to connect with creators like you?
• Are you looking for tech blogs, zine culture, spooky poets, tiny shops?
  

Find a ring that matches your energy. Or… start your own. (More on that soon.)

How to Join a Webring in 5 Steps

1. Pick a webring that speaks to you
2. Visit its Join or Submit page
3. Add the ring’s HTML snippet or badge code to your site
4. Submit your site’s URL + vibe
5. Get added to the ring
   

In many cases (including Webring Studio), there’s no account needed – just your site and your spirit.

Optional: Add a Webring Widget

Most webrings offer a little widget – just a few links: [← Previous] [Random] [Next →]

It sits quietly on your site like a secret door to something bigger.

Visitors can leave your site without leaving your world — they travel in your vibe orbit.

Final Tips

• Check your site on mobile — make sure the widget looks good
• Browse your ring from time to time — you’ll discover kindred spirits
  

You’re not just adding a link. You’re adding a light to the indie web constellation.