BETA: you're early.
ZEEF is in active development. You're using a beta version of the platform. That means things may change, you might encounter bugs, and your feedback directly shapes how ZEEF grows.
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Where we come from
ZEEF is not new. The platform existed before and had thousands of curators and millions of visitors. We stopped developing it when the revenue model didn't work as we hoped.
Now we're rebuilding ZEEF from the core. Not with investors or ad revenue, but as a community-driven platform that sustains itself through contributions from the people who use it.
We started where we left off, with the lessons from then and the technology of now.
How we build
ZEEF grows based on direct user feedback. No product roadmap conceived in a boardroom, but features that emerge from what curators and readers actually need.
- Every update is based on feedback from real users
- We build in short cycles and release often
- Features that don't work get adjusted or removed
- Your voice counts, literally
Version history
We only show the big steps here, not every bugfix.
| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| v0.1 | December 2025 | Platform launch. Page editor, subdomain routing, first public pages. |
| v0.2 | January 2026 | Multilingual support, role system (admin/curator), link scraper, deploy tooling. |
| v0.3 | February 2026 | Import/export links (CSV, Excel, bookmarks). Info pages (About, Features, FAQ). |
| v0.4 | March 2026 | SEO optimization, subdomain-ready architecture, email templates, admin tooling. |
| v0.5 | March 2026 | Contact form, captcha security, editor improvements, password protection. |
| v0.6 | April 2026 | Member system, admin review queue, verified badges, analytics, curator role improvements. |
| v0.7 | April 2026 | AI page creation with conversational intake. Credits system per user. Admin AI usage dashboard. |
| v0.8 | April 2026 | Moderator system for page review. Advanced language & country support for localization. AI feedback for page readiness. |
| v0.9 | April 2026 | Mobile improvements, OG images, onboarding flow for new curators, notification system, page flagging, AI page generation. |
| v0.10 | April 2026 | SEO optimization, llms.txt for AI crawlers, OG images for social media, multi-word search, keyword suggestions, curator name on public pages. |
| v0.11 | April 2026 | Newsletter with double opt-in, admin composer, and legacy re-engagement. Social login with Google and GitHub — including onboarding flow. More OAuth providers coming. |
| v0.12 | April 2026 | URL safety system: malware and phishing link detection via Google Web Risk + URLhaus. Unsafe links are auto-hidden from public pages; pages with flagged links are blocked from submission. Domain authority badges (PageRank 0–10) in the editor, sourced from OpenPageRank. |
Current version: v0.12.0 (April 28, 2026)
What's coming (Roadmap)
These are possible features we're considering for upcoming versions. We'd love to hear from curators which ones you'd like to see most — let us know!
Browser extension
Curate and add links directly from your browser — without opening ZEEF
Sponsored links
Paid placement for companies that want to be featured in relevant pages
User subscriptions
Premium features for curators who want to do more on the platform
AI credits
Purchase additional AI credits for page creation and link suggestions
Design update
A refreshed look and feel across the entire platform
Directory page
A central, browsable overview of all pages and subjects on ZEEF
Comments
Readers can leave comments on curated pages — community meets curation
Have ideas about what should come first? Let us know.
Bugs and imperfections
We do everything we can to prevent errors, but at this stage we can't fully avoid them. You'll encounter things that don't work as expected.
Report bugs via the contact form or in our WhatsApp group. We fix them together.
Get involved
ZEEF is an open project. We're looking for people who want to think along and help build:
Legal
Privacy, terms of use, international law
Financial
Revenue models, donation structures, foundation form
Technical
Frontend, backend, AI integration, infrastructure
Community
Moderation, curator support, content strategy
Other
Every idea, every expertise is welcome
This is volunteer work. You join because you believe in transparent information.
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About ZEEF
The history of search, the age of AI, and why human judgment matters more than ever.
Meaning
ZEEF is Dutch for sieve. The story behind the name, the logo, and the metaphor that drives the platform.
Manifest
Democracy of Knowledge. For people, by people. The founding principles of ZEEF.
How it Works
Learn how ZEEF works for curators and readers — build pages, find quality sources, compare perspectives.
Features
Human knowledge, visible structure, multiple perspectives. What makes ZEEF different.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about ZEEF — what it is, how it works, and why human curation matters.
Showcase
High-quality curation examples from ZEEF's history — see how experts organize knowledge.
Glossary
All key ZEEF terms, roles, and concepts explained — subjects, curators, pages, categories, and more.