# Mozilla Community Fandom
**Wikidata**: [Q106178293](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q106178293)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mozilla-community-fandom

## Summary
Mozilla Community Fandom is a collaborative website dedicated to topics related to the Mozilla community. It serves as a wiki-based resource hosted on the Fandom platform, accessible primarily via the domain `mozilla.fandom.com`. The site is recognized within the Wikimedia ecosystem through the specific interwiki prefix `mozcom`.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** The entity is an instance of a **website**.
- **Current URL:** The preferred active website is `https://mozilla.fandom.com`.
- **Alias:** The site and its interwiki reference are aliased as **mozcom**.
- **Interwiki Prefix:** It utilizes the interwiki prefix `mozcom` for linking from Wikimedia projects.
- **Domain History (Timeline):**
    - **2005–2006:** Located at `http://mozilla.wikicities.com/wiki/$1` (Active March 26, 2005 – March 27, 2006).
    - **2006–2020:** Located at `http://mozilla.wikia.com/wiki/$1` (Active March 27, 2006 – November 23, 2020).
    - **2020–Present:** Located at `https://mozilla.fandom.com/wiki/$1` (Active November 23, 2020 – June 30, 2024*).
    *Note: The source data indicates an end time of June 30, 2024, for the current interwiki configuration.*

## FAQs
### Q: What is the current web address for Mozilla Community Fandom?
A: The current preferred address for the website is `https://mozilla.fandom.com`. Older URLs using the `wikia.com` or `wikicities.com` domains were active in the past but have been superseded.

### Q: What is the "mozcom" alias used for?
A: "mozcom" serves as the interwiki prefix used by Wikimedia and other wiki platforms to create direct links to the Mozilla Community Fandom site. It allows for streamlined cross-wiki referencing.

### Q: How long has the site been active on the Fandom/Wikia platform?
A: According to interwiki records, the site has been active under the Fandom (formerly Wikia and Wikicities) umbrella since March 26, 2005.

## Why It Matters
Mozilla Community Fandom serves as a dedicated, community-driven repository for information regarding the Mozilla project and its ecosystem. Its significance is highlighted by its integration into the broader Wikimedia network; the assignment of the `mozcom` interwiki prefix demonstrates that the site is considered a valuable and distinct external resource worthy of direct citation from within Wikipedia and other wikis.

The site’s history mirrors the evolution of the hosting platform itself. Having migrated from "Wikicities" to "Wikia" and finally to "Fandom," the project represents a long-standing continuity of community documentation. It solves the problem of archiving granular community details, fan perspectives, or technical nuances that may not fit within the strict notability guidelines of a general encyclopedia like Wikipedia. By providing a dedicated space for Mozilla enthusiasts, it ensures that the cultural and community history of the browser and software development are preserved.

## Notable For
- **Interwiki Integration:** Possesses a unique interwiki prefix (`mozcom`) recognized by the Wikimedia meta-wiki, facilitating direct linking.
- **Platform Longevity:** Maintains a continuous operational record dating back to March 2005 across multiple platform rebrands.
- **Domain Evolution:** Distinctly tracks the history of its hosting platform through its URL transitions (Wikicities → Wikia → Fandom).

## Body

### Web Identity and Classification
Mozilla Community Fandom is classified strictly as a **website**. It functions as a set of related web pages served from a single domain, specifically tailored to the Mozilla community. The entity is identified by the alias **mozcom** and is currently accessible at the preferred URL `https://mozilla.fandom.com`.

### Interwiki and Technical History
The site's technical infrastructure and linking protocols have undergone several distinct phases, documented through the `interwiki_prefix_at_wikimedia` property:

- **Era 1: Wikicities (2005–2006)**
  The site was initially mapped on the Wikicities platform. The interwiki prefix `mozcom` pointed to `http://mozilla.wikicities.com/wiki/$1`. This configuration was active starting **March 26, 2005**, and ended **March 27, 2006**.

- **Era 2: Wikia (2006–2020)**
  Following the rebranding of Wikicities to Wikia, the interwiki mapping was updated. For over 14 years, `mozcom` directed users to `http://mozilla.wikia.com/wiki/$1`. This period began **March 27, 2006**, and concluded **November 23, 2020**.

- **Era 3: Fandom (2020–2024)**
  With the transition of the hosting platform to Fandom, the URL updated to the current HTTPS standard. The interwiki prefix `mozcom` pointed to `https://mozilla.fandom.com/wiki/$1`. The source data defines this specific configuration period as starting **November 23, 2020**, with a listed end time of **June 30, 2024**, referenced via the Wikimedia meta-wiki diff `20706908`.

## References

1. [Source](https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?diff=20706908)