4plebs
Operator: Operator not identified
Searchable independent archive of selected 4chan boards, with posts, threads and images.
Media & Archives
OPSEC caution
For ghostposts and reports, 4plebs links the IP address to the post or report. According to the notice, this data is usually deleted after 24 hours.
Product
4plebs, an independent community archive of selected 4chan boards.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 25 October 2026.
Check: 25 October 2026.
Public board access and archive search for airport.
An automated Cloudflare check appeared before the board page and search results; no successful search check.
Use in OSINT research
Searches archived posts and threads by text and post attributes. Archive search helps find older statements and discussions from the boards covered.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword / free text | Archived posts and threads matching text and post attributes. | Retrieved |
| Username / alias + Email address | Archived posts matching the username or email field. | Retrieved |
Features
- Searches archived posts using terms, phrases and search operators.
- Filters by post attributes such as subject, username, email field and filename.
- Provides archived threads and images.
- Delivers archive data through a JSON API.
- Provides archive dumps for larger datasets.
Categories
- Media & Archives
- Web archives
Coverage
Dataset
Independent archive of the boards adv, f, hr, o, pol, s4s, sp, tg, trv, tv and x. A selection of archived boards, with no regional database of its own.
Access
Requirements
Public archive without paid access. API with dynamic request limits and an identifiable User-Agent containing application and contact details.
Export
JSON API and archive dumps. The API is intended for user-facing applications; large data retrievals use dumps.
Provider
Unknown
Country of establishment
Unknown
Interfaces
API
Available. JSON API for boards, threads, posts, search and image search. Dynamic limits; Retry-After applies to HTTP 429 responses. An identifiable User-Agent is required.
MCP
Not documented. Not described on the product and legal pages reviewed.
AI agents
Not documented. Not described on the product and legal pages reviewed.
Usage note
The API does not permit bulk queries or crawling. Archive dumps are provided for large datasets; API clients must identify themselves through a User-Agent.
Legal note
Limitations
- The archive covers selected 4chan boards only.
- Resource-intensive searches may be limited or stopped.
Guides and practical reports
Official · 4plebs: search help and FAQ
4plebs · 08/2026 · EN
Explains search operators and archive search limits.