FandomDesktop is the new design of the user interface for Fandom wikis (including formerly Gamepedia wikis). Previously known as Phase 2 of the Unified Community Platform (UCP), this work was announced in early 2020 at Community Connect and in a subsequent blog post.
FandomDesktop replaced Oasis, Hydra, HydraDark, and remaining unique interfaces from select Gamepedia wikis. Those user interfaces have been retired.
Why a new skin?
User feedback was a very important consideration and driving force behind FandomDesktop. The new skin takes into account elements from both Fandom and Gamepedia wikis and is the biggest visual update to the platform since 2010. The new skin brings in new features based on user feedback. For more information, please see the blog that introduced FandomDesktop.
A few of the features on FandomDesktop
While FandomDesktop has a number of new and adapted features from our legacy interfaces, the big ones we’re really excited for are:
- Light and dark themes - Switch between light and dark theme on wikis to suit your needs using the theme toggle or by going to Special:Preferences
- Multiple width options - Using the wide width toggle, adjust the width of the content area to make it wide width or stick to the default width
- Dismissible right rail for logged-in users - Logged-in users can now dismiss the right rail with a toggle to allow them to see even more of the content area
- Theme Designer - The Theme Designer includes new features such as customizing light and dark theme appearances, adding square or rectangular logos/wordmarks, adding header images or background images, and more
- Pinned local navigation when you scroll - The local navigation stays with you as scroll down the page, staying pinned to the top
With the UCP and the Unified Consumer Experience (FandomMobile and FandomDesktop) rolled out, we have built the foundation upon which new features, content types, creator tools, extensions, and more can be developed by our teams.
Getting your wiki ready for FandomDesktop
A key help page to get your wiki ready for FandomDesktop is the FandomDesktop conversion guide. It contains tips and tricks for getting the most out of FandomDestop for your wiki.
Read more
For more information on FandomDesktop, please refer to the following links:
- Introducing FandomDesktop, the new look and feel for desktop users
- A deeper look at Article Pages on FandomDesktop
- A deeper look at Navigation on FandomDesktop
- A deeper look at Theme Designer on FandomDesktop
- A deeper look at Creator Tools and what’s next
- The FandomDesktop prep guide, which includes CSS changes, gallery syntax changes, and other important information
- The new customization policy!
- A look into enhancements for editors and admins
- Retirement of legacy designs
Help and support
If you need help with FandomDesktop, there are some options for you:
- Contact your assigned Wiki Representative, if your wiki has one
- Visit our Official Discord Server and chat with fellow editors, admins, contractors, and staff in the #ucx channel
- File a bug report with our support team
- Visit the technical support section of Community Central’s Discussions