Fandom, Inc., formerly known as Wikicities and later Wikia, is a leading wiki hosting service founded on October 18, 2004, by Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales and Angela Beesley. The company's core mission is to provide a platform for fans to create and manage wikis primarily focused on entertainment topics such as video games, TV series, movies, and entertainers. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Fandom offers services including wiki hosting, topic discussion forums, and data research, catering to a multilingual global audience.
Notable affiliated individuals include Jimmy Wales, who serves as the president, and Perkins Miller, the CEO. In 2018, Fandom was acquired by TPG Inc. and Jon Miller through Integrated Media Co. Key achievements include becoming the world's largest fan platform with millions of users and wikis across various entertainment genres. Fandom's overall impact lies in its ability to foster vibrant online communities and serve as a comprehensive resource for entertainment enthusiasts worldwide.
