Both the Screamercord and this very wiki are currently listed as adult websites by AI classification models. We are currently working to remedy this, 2026 is not 2019.
[[File:Creepypasta Land.png|thumb|The hills... are silent.. The residents... were evil. Here we go Lucas! [[wikipedia:Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story|Bring it on!]]]]
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Creepypasta Land was created by Brazilian developer Lucas Boato de Souza, who made the game entirely by himself during his freshman year of high school. It was officially released on December 12, 2012 (12/12/12), and was originally built using [[wikipedia:RPG Maker VX Ace|RPG Maker VX Ace]].<ref>kotaku.com/games/creepypasta-land</ref><ref>https://www.gog.com/dreamlist/game/creepypasta-land-2012</ref> Following its success, Lucas recreated the game in [[wikipedia:RPG Maker MV|RPG Maker MV]]<ref>creepypasta-land-games.fandom.com/wiki/Creepypasta_Land_MV_Edition</ref> and began work on a sequel called ''Creepypasta Land 2: SCP Force''. This sequel was meant to merge [[creepypasta]] lore with the SCP Foundation universe.<ref>kotaku.com/games/creepypasta-land-2-scp-force</ref>
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The "Words You Should Not Search" Wiki (also known as the '''Must Not Search''' wiki or '''MNS''') is a Japanese [[website]] designed to catalog internet content based on shock value, including [[screamers]], [[shock sites]], and [[application|malicious malware]].
==History==
Before the wiki existed, the "Words You Should Not Search" phenomenon began as a recurring thread topic on [[wikipedia:2channel|2channel]]. These threads became so popular that the community realized they needed a place to archive the descriptions and "danger levels" of these terms to prevent people from accidentally viewing illegal or traumatic content. This phenomenon eventually gained international fame as the "Do Not Google" trend originating on [[YouTube]].
The first organized lists were hosted on various free Japanese web services, such as [[wikipedia:Futaba Channel|Futaba Channel]] and [[wikipedia:Livedoor|Livedoor]]. These early versions were simple bulleted lists with brief warnings where legendary entries like [https://en.namu.wiki/w/나츠미%20STEP! Natsumi STEP!] [[Lemon Party]], and [[Kikia]] were first categorized. However, as the number of entries grew, these static pages became difficult to manage and navigate.
In July 2011, the community officially migrated to the [https://wiki.archiveteam.org/index.php/Atwiki Atwiki] platform, which allowed for collaborative editing and a much more better categorization system. This is the version that still exists today, and the move allowed the community to implement the "Danger Level" (危険度) system, ranging from Level 1 (Safe/Curiosity) to Level 7 (Absolute Danger/Illegal).
During these years, the wiki expanded more topics beyond just [[shock sites]] to collectively document TV broadcast anomalies, creepy [[commercials]], glitched [[games|video games]], real-world biological diseases, forensic photos, [[creepypastas]], and unsolved crimes. As of March 2026, the wiki has reached over 8 million views.
==Website content==
[[File:Danger Level kun.png|300px|thumb|The wiki uses "Danger Level" which categorizes shock value based on the article's content]]
To join the wiki, users must set their own member name, follow the provided registration template exactly, and verify their account by clicking a link sent to their email address. Once these requirements are met, a final confirmation email is sent from @wiki to signify that an account is ready for use.
The site uses the standard [https://wiki.archiveteam.org/index.php/Atwiki Atwiki] layout, with a "Web 2.0" or early 2010s look featuring a white background and a blue-colored banner. On the left side of the screen, a massive navigation menu contains links to various "Levels", alphabetical indexes, and community forums. The center of the screen displays the current page, where each entry typically includes the search term, its "Danger Level," and a brief description.
===Danger Level===
The most famous part of the wiki is how it categorizes content by "Danger Level" (危険度). These levels indicate the potential psychological damage or "gross-out" factor a search term might cause. The levels include:
*'''Level 4–6''': Disturbing content, heavy gore, or very upsetting real-world incidents (e.g., [[Sad Satan]]).
*'''Level 7 (Must Not Search!!)''': Serious shock sites, illegal content, or the most traumatic images on the web (e.g., [[Encyclopedia Dramatica]]'s [[Offended]]).
*'''Hall of Fame''': Terms that are so "legendary" or extreme that they are kept in special high-tier categories. (e.g., [[BME Pain Olympics]], Silk Road 3.1, [[Shockchan|ShockChan]]).
In every article, the wiki does not provide a direct link to the related term; instead, it allows users to read a "spoiler" or description so they can decide if they actually want to view the content.
Latest revision as of 02:58, 12 March 2026
The hills... are silent.. The residents... were evil. Here we go Lucas! Bring it on!
Creepypasta Land was created by Brazilian developer Lucas Boato de Souza, who made the game entirely by himself during his freshman year of high school. It was officially released on December 12, 2012 (12/12/12), and was originally built using RPG Maker VX Ace.[1][2] Following its success, Lucas recreated the game in RPG Maker MV[3] and began work on a sequel called Creepypasta Land 2: SCP Force. This sequel was meant to merge creepypasta lore with the SCP Foundation universe.[4]
