Networks

Abjects
Offers network help and information, policies, help documents and a forum.
http://www.abjects.net

AbleNET
Small to Mid-size IRC Network. Site features chat, blogs, games and forums catering to people from around the world.
http://www.ablenet.org

AccessIRC
Includes a listing of servers, chanserv commands help, policies, and member profiles.
http://www.accessirc.net/

AcidChat
General chat network. Site offers server information, Java client, channel list and nickname registration.
http://www.acidchat.net/

Action IRC
Worldwide user base; includes list of staff and mission statement. Also has a java chat and information about the network.
http://www.angelfire.com/stars/ActionIRC/main.html

AfterNET
Founded in 1996, a medium sized network with servers located around the globe.
http://www.afternet.org/

AfterX
Features network news, channels, committees, server information, staff, FAQ, a forum and a Wiki.
http://www.afterx.net/

AmigaNet
Offers a user database, services documentation, and a FAQ section. Also has server and mailing list information.
http://www.amiganet.org/

AngelEyez
Chat suitable for all age groups. Java chat client available.
http://www.angeleyez.net/

Anime Realm
Anime related IRC network and website. Site offers online Java chat, network news, online channel list and network statistics and Anime related links.
http://www.animerealm.org/

AnIRC.Net
Network dedicated to gaming. Site features a web chat applet, forums, network statistics, channel lists, and network support information.
http://www.anirc.net/

Anthrochat
Website contains news, servers data, administrative information, forums, network status, and connection instructions.
http://www.anthrochat.net/

ArabChat
Includes free e-mail and a java chat applet.
http://chat.arabchat.org/

Ascends
Site contains help and support for this IRC network, network information, Java online chat, downloads and links to computer related utilities.
http://www.ascends.org/

AustChat
Offers a forum, network and IRC information, profiles, chat connection help, and contact details.
http://www.austchat.net

AustIRC
Small Australian based network. Site contains help pages, news, server statuses, and network statistics.
http://www.austirc.net/

AustNet
Guide for new users, frequently asked questions, popular software, security guide, and administration. Several services; servers in the United States, New Zealand, Singapore, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
http://blog.austnet.org/

Awesomchat
Includes general information as well as information on the servers, channels, linking, and rules.
http://www.awesomechat.net/

Bangladesh Chat
Website features network information, a web chat connection applet, and information about Bangladesh.
http://bangladesh-chat.net

BBSnet
Network specializing in support to Bulletin Board Systems operators. Website features a web chat, help guide, news column, servers data, and information pertaining to services.
http://bbsnet.thebbs.org/

B2IRC
Targeted towards fans of Japanese popular culture. B2IRC is also the home of ircu+Lain development.
http://www.b2irc.net/

Blabber
An international network with servers based in South Africa, USA and New Zealand. Offers java web-based chat to large websites such as Big Brother and 5fm.
http://www.blabber.net/

Blitzed
Website providing live chat, user profiles and help to new users.
http://www.blitzed.org/

Bohemians
Includes brief description of network and details of how to connect.
http://bohemians.org/

Chat Crazy
Features various chat channels for all ages. Site contains links to some of the largest channels on the network, a link to the forum, and staff information.
http://chatcrazy.co.uk

Chat Solutions Inc
The company provides live interactive chat functionality to websites.
http://www.chat-solutions.org/

Chat4All
Offers full services, a java client and basic network information on their website.
http://www.chat4all.org/

ChatCircuit Webzine
The first and only webzine for IRC and chat.
http://www.chatcircuit.com/

ChatIsUs
Supports Java, WebTv/msnTV, and all standard IRC clients. Contains Java chat. Also offers documents for help with the network and statistics.
http://www.technerd.net/chat.html

Chatowner Free Network
Features many different networks shared by topic and nationality.
http://www.chatowner.com/

ChatSensations
Site contains server, IRCop, vhost applications, network information, WebTV chat and channel statistics.
http://www.chatsensations.com/

ChatShack
General chat network appropriate for older teenagers and adults. Web site content requires registration.
http://www.chatshack.co.uk/

ChatSpike
General community oriented chat. Site contains news, network history, server list, staff list, statistics and a user image gallery. Also includes basic IRC tutorials.
http://www.chatspike.net/

Chatster
Chat on IRC using own browser or connect using an IRC client at irc.chatster.org.
http://www.chatster.org/

Chatworx
A global network with servers from many different countries.
http://www.chatworx.net/

Chikahan
A Filipino community that serves to bring people together across the world.
http://www.chikahan.com

Chill Out Network
Friendly IRC Network. Welcomes new users and New Channels , secure IP masking for all users and Full Personnel IP masking of users choice upon request.
http://www.chill-out-network.co.uk/

Coolchat
Information about IRC, WebTV and JAVA chat support, operator and channel services instructions.
http://www.coolchat.net/

DALnet
Offers full services. Administration, e-zine, help documentation, and users section.
http://www.dal.net/

DarkChat
Lists of channels and servers, and rules for use.
http://www.darkchat.co.uk/

DarkFire
A network which offers full services, a java chat, and a clean environment with friendly opers.
http://www.darkfire.net/

DarkMyst
Offers themed discussion on multi-player and roleplaying games. Full channel services available. Site offers staff and user profiles, network rules and Java chat client.
http://www.darkmyst.org/

Devhat
Geared towards programming developers. Features server statistics, a web chat applet, and chat robot information.
http://devhat.org/

DragaonNet
Small network offering general chat. Discussion forum, rules and server list.
http://www.dragaon.com/

Dynastynet
Dynastynet IRC Network is a Family Oriented IRC Chat. A Very Unique Chatting Experience, like no other
http://www.dynastynet.net

Earthblot
Small network website featuring server information, policies, projects, and server outage/maintenance documentation.
http://earthblot.net/

eCS
eCS Net is an international IRC network with servers based all over the world, open to everyone. Dedicated primarily to the eComStation operating system.
http://www.ecomstation.com/chat.phtml

EFnet
The oldest and one of the largest IRC networks in the world. Site contains news, server list, webchat, forum, software, documentation, and links.
http://www.efnet.org/

Eleethal
Founded February 20, 2001, using latest technologies in IRC including a BotServ, and using access levels instead of aop/sop. These services make founding a channel more flexible with fully customizable services options to monitor flooding, and overusage of color codes, using 'badwords'
http://www.eleethal.com/

EQUNet
Information on servers, policies, background and services for this general chat network.
http://www.equnet.org/

EsperNET
Provides server status and information, channel information, a staff contact form and help documentation.
http://www.esper.net/

euIRC
Contains news, server and admin documentation, support guides, a community section, FAQs, and network statistics. [Site also available in German]
http://www.euirc.net/en/

ExileNET
Worldwide network which was launched in 2001. Site contains a web chat applet, servers list, statistics, and a radio.
http://www.exilenet.org

Exodus
Website includes channel information, policies, servers, services help, and webcams. Site also includes a download page for scripts and clients.
http://www.exodusirc.net/

EYErc
Site contains network news and information, statistics and CGI-IRC online chat.
http://www.eyerc.net/

FaeNET
This is a chat network for a large community of people, mixed with games, computer hardware and software, and help with various topics. Originally a gaming network.
http://www.ddruk.com/irc.php

FDFnet
Provides pages regarding network servers, services, channels, and IRC clients. Also includes forums and a FAQ section.
http://www.fdfnet.net/

ForeverChat
Information on the net's services, acceptable user policy, servers, and rules.
http://www.foreverchat.net/

FoxChat
Network homepage that has information pertaining to server linking, servers, rules, popular channels, and updates.
http://www.foxchat.net/

Freenode
Provide a friendly interaction environment for project coordination and for the support of community projects. Includes a server list, philosophy, rules, how to help, and internal projects. Formerly openprojects.net.
http://freenode.net/

FreeQuest
Site contains news and information.
http://www.freequest.net/

GalaxyNet
Formed with the sole purpose to bring a reliable, comfortable, and stable chatting environment to the Internet community. Includes a java chat applet and full services.
http://www.galaxynet.org/

GameSHOUT
Site contains mIRC setting up information, Java chat, Radio link and network information.
http://www.gameshout.net/

GamesNET
Internet gaming themed network formed in 1996. Features services information.
http://www.gamesnet.net/

GameSurge
Gaming network. Contains online chat, Utilities such as helper application forms, Forums, online shop and network support and information.
http://www.gamesurge.net/

Global Gamers
Gaming oriented community with network services allowing clans to organize competitive games. Site features server and staff lists, statistics and a clan database.
http://www.globalgamers.net/

GoodChatting
A place to chat, through IRC or the Java applets, along with a lot of chat-related information.
http://www.goodchatting.com/

Hashmark
A small network with news, channels, servers, and services.
http://www.hashmark.net/

HashNet
Website features IRC help, a list of network staff members, news, a forum, and a web chat applet.
http://www.hashnet.org/

imperium
Offers a wide variety of services including forums, FAQ, clients, and projects.
http://www.imperium.ca

Induced
Australian themed general chat network. Site content includes staff listing, policies, FAQ and server listings.
http://induced.net/

InfinityChat
A place to meet new people and make friends from others from around the globe, play games, and own a personal chatroom.
http://www.infinitychat.net

Inside-IRC
Provides channel registration, private vhosts and free bouncers. Servers mainly located in western Europe.
http://www.inside-irc.net

IRC2
IRC2 IRC Network Homepage with information on contacting staff, services, servers and staff.
http://www.irc2.net/main.php?action=news

IRC and WebTV Chat Network
Focuses on free speech. Java client, network details, forum, information for WebTV owners. Offers Web space and e-mail accounts to users.
http://www.irchat.tv/

IRC Networks and Server List
This page provides IRC Server/Network related URLs, for network listings.
http://www.irchelp.org/irchelp/networks/

IRCHighWay
Features forums, help, staff, network rules, and forum and network statistics.
http://www.irchighway.net/

IRCnet
Site contains internal registration system, downloads, server list, online web chat, articles and latest news.
http://www.ircnet.com

IRCNode
Website features information about the history of IRCNode, network rules, terms of service, and a chat applet.
http://ircnode.org

JEt NEt
Jet net irc network, statistics, staff, services information, rules and an explanation of IRC.
http://www.jetirc.net/

KickChat
This is the site for the kickchat , java chat, message boards, server lists, staff.
http://www.kickchat.com/

KreyNet
Contains server, channel and services information. Accessible by a java chat applet and contains full services.
http://www.krey.net/

LinkNet
Features rules, staff, FAQ, SSL Guide, and a server list. Website also available in French and Spanish.
http://www.link-net.org/

Lost Dreams
Site contains Forum, Java chat, server list and other IRC network information and news.
http://www.lost-dreams.net/

Luxusbuerg
The most popular chat platform in Luxembourg. Enjoy chatting with more than 5000 people everyday.
http://www.luxusbuerg.lu/

MagicStar
A small family oriented network. Site contains details of staff, network bots and services, news, rules and web based Java chat.
http://www.magicstar.net/

Mistrider
Family-oriented community focused primarily on popular bands and artists. Accessible through java chat applet or a chat client. Website contains policies, services information, staff, and links. Full services available.
http://www.mistrider.net/

Moofspeak
Network primarily focusing on Macintosh products. Website contains a channels list, IRC guides, quotes, rules, and statistics.
http://www.moofspeak.net/

MusIRC
Website features news, network server connection information, staff webpages, downloads and help documentation.
http://www.musirc.com/

Netsplit.de IRC networks
Keeps statistics on users, channels, and servers on hundreds of IRC networks.
http://irc.netsplit.de/networks/

NeverNet IRC Network
Provides a safe haven for chatters of all sorts. Site contains news, server information, relative links, and a java chat applet.
http://nevernet.strongate.com/

NewNet
Contains support, services, policies, network information, a servers list, and applications for clones and server linking.
http://www.newnet.net/newnewnet/index.php

NewNet
Offers a wide range of discussion channels on a variety of topics.
http://www.newnet.net/

Nightstar IRC Network
A new and growing network that is dedicated to making chatting fun for its users.
http://www.nightstar.net/

NoverNet IRC Network
A community where everyone can come to chat if they follow the rules. Lists information on rules, server list and IRCops.
http://www.novernet.com/

Oddnet
Home page for this net that includes statistics, links, history, chat and other features.
http://www.oddnet.net/

Onlineguardians
Online safety organization with its own IRC network of three servers based in the UK and US.
http://www.onlineguardians.org/

OtherNet
Includes network, channel, taught classes, and policy information. Site also includes a java chat applet.
http://www.othernet.org/

PaganPaths
An entire network dedicated to Paganism, with access available through the web as well as traditional IRC clients.
http://www.paganpaths.org/

Phishy
Their aim is simple, to provide a place where people can chat. Go ahead and chat about anything and everything. They're also home to a #Trivia channel as well as other fun channels.
http://www.phishy.net/

PinkFuzzy
Small network focusing on chat appropriate for all ages.
http://www.pinkfuzzy.net/

PSIGenix
Network focusing on gaming, science fiction and general chat. Site contains rules, servers and staff list, services and modes help, a chat applet, and server linking guidelines.
http://www.psigenix.net/

Psionics
The Psionics.Net IRC Network has a comfortable, friendly and well-run atmosphere to make any chatting experience an enjoyable one.
http://www.psionics.net/

QuakeNet
Has a very large user base of mainly computer games players. Site contains news, services information, server and staff list and FAQ.
http://www.quakenet.org/

RIRC
Provides information about their services, e-zine, servers, staff, contact, and help.
http://www.rirc.net/

Serenia
A fairly small network with stable servers and services. Home page includes server, services, channel, staff and traffic information.
http://www.serenia.net/

Serenity
Site offers a guide to services available, as well as instructions on how to connect and a Java chat applet. No warez or adult content.
http://www.serenity-irc.net/

ShadowFire
Contains full customised services, spread over three continents. Staff list, services information, and a java chat applet.
http://shadowfire.org/Artemis/news/

ShadowWorld
Services help files in multiple languages, policies, user feedback survey, community links, and staff member information.
http://www.shadowworld.net/

Sid Kitty Land
New, small-sized network. Includes full services and they also keep the lag to a minimum. Site contains klined user information, services information, and current network news.
http://www.sid-kitty-land.org/irc-chat/

SlashNET
Originally sponsored by Slashdot, now independent. Offers channels ranging from technical discussion to general chat.
http://www.slashnet.org/

SolarStone
Offers general discussion channels with X based network services.
http://www.solarstone.net/

SorceryNet
General chat suitable for all ages. Site offers network news, statistics and channel summaries.
http://www.sorcery.net/

SpaceTronix
A stable Network which is using Auspice Services and Unreal IRCd (Version 3.2). This network has been up since May 2001 and has a friendly Network-Team. The Network is supporting SSL connections and IPv4/IPv6.
http://www.spacetronix.net

StarChat
Medium sized network averaging around 1000 users. Monitored to prevent activity inappropriate for minors. Registered bots allowed. Includes a Java Chat applet.
http://www.starchat.net/

StarLink
Offers a global IRC network, java chat, channel services and community oriented staff.
http://www.starlink.org/

StarLink-IRC
Friendly, safe and helpful chat environment for the whole family.
http://www.starlink-irc.org/

StarWars-IRC
An Internet Relay Chat Network with a Star Wars theme. Not just for Star Wars fans, however. Everyone is welcome!
http://www.starwars-irc.net/

StormDancing
Website containing a lot of relative links including server pages, history, staff, network mailing list, and also includes a java chat applet.
http://www.stormdancing.net/

Striked
Server listings and news, along with network information.
http://www.striked.org/

SummitIRC
Site contains a calendar, forum, server information, channels list, a Java chat applet, and an applet creator.
http://www.summitirc.com/

TechGear007 Chat
A site for IRC script users, Java chat. Includes Forum for help with scripting, VB, C/C++, graphics.
http://www.techgear007.net

Thugempire
A Simple IRC Network that provides Services to WebTV/ MSNTV Users.
http://www.thugempire.com/

TVEps
Offers network information, help, forums, and links.
http://www.tveps.net/

Undeniable IRC Network
Information about uIRC chat network, live statistics, channel list and rules.
http://www.uirc.net

Undernet
Site contains Forum, server list, network news, newsletter, online webchat, polls, links and help section.
http://www.undernet.org/

URchat
Small network offering full channel and nickname services.
http://www.urchat.net/

0v1
Site features a WebChat and IP identifier, along with about us content, a help section, contact us and a large forum.
http://www.0v1.org/

Village
Founded with the belief that people could have fun chatting without the need for fearing foul language and other bothersome sides of live Internet chat.
http://www.villageirc.net/

WebChat
Showcase network for the chat IRCD Conference Room. Centered completely in California, this network offers Chanserv, Nickserv and Memoserv. Website offers insight into the aspects of the network before you log on.
http://www.webchat.org/

WikkedWire
Site supports Java online chat, network information and policies, and staff pictures. Also supports webtv and msntv.
http://www.wikkedwire.com/

WyldRyde
Website features network and technical news, chat commands, quotes, servers and channels information, a web chat applet, FAQ section, and a store.
http://www.wyldryde.org/

Xtris
Offers multi-lingual support to chat and web site users.
http://xtris.net/

Xworld
Information about rules and servers. Pictures of Opers and Admins and relevant links to information about IRC.
http://www.xworld.org/

Zeronode
Site contains an about the network section, servers and services information, network news, and a web chat applet.
http://www.zeronode.net/

Zoite
Features a guide to getting started on IRC, staff and servers information, channels statistics, a FAQ section and contact information.
http://www.zoite.net/

ZUH
Informational site including network policies, server and staff information, and user web page links. The network is compatible with PC, Mac and WebTV. Zuh is considered a family network being that it has little adult and no illegal content.
http://www.zuh.net/