libremdb is a free and open source front end for IMDb.
No fully working public instance on 9 November 2026.
All 23 listed instances were down, returned errors or ran a bot check. The table below lists what we tried. Tell us in the forum if you find one that works.
Checked on 9 November 2026 from two different networks, with the user agent of Safari on iOS 15.8 (the newest system for an iPhone 7). Talk about this guide in the Privacy Enjoyers forum.
What it replaces
libremdb replaces the IMDb website for title and person pages. It does not have every IMDb page.
- Film, series and person pages without IMDb's trackers.
- Theme choice stored only in your browser.
Instances on 9 November 2026
| Address | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| libremdb.canine.tools | bot check | A JavaScript check runs first. |
| d.opnxng.com | bot check | A JavaScript check runs first. |
Results: works = a real content page came back; bot check = a short JavaScript check runs before the site opens; loads = the start page opens, but a content page was not confirmed; moved = the address now forwards somewhere else; down = no answer. Public instances change often, so check the project's own instance list too.
How to use it
- Change imdb.com in an IMDb link to the instance domain.
| Normal address | Private address |
|---|---|
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161 | https://libremdb.canine.tools/title/tt0111161 |
On an iPhone 7 (iOS 15.8, Safari 15.6)
Both listed instances run a bot check first, which was not tested on an iPhone 7.
What you keep private, and what you do not
IMDb sees the instance's server instead of you. The instance you choose still sees your IP address and the pages you open, the same as any website does, so pick an operator you trust, or run your own copy. No guide here needs an account or an email address.
Run your own copy
- Source code: https://github.com/zyachel/libremdb (licence AGPL-3.0).
- Last code change seen on 2026-04-19.
- pnpm install, pnpm build and pnpm start, or docker-compose up -d (from the README).
Known problems
- The README says pages load with a noticeable delay and not all IMDb routes exist.
- Both listed instances ran a bot check.
Sources
- libremdb repository and README, read 9 November 2026.