Vixipy is a free, open source pixiv client for the web.
No fully working public instance on 9 November 2026.
The listed instances (vx.maid.zone, vx2.maid.zone) block automated checks, so we could not confirm a page. You can still try vx.maid.zone in your own browser. 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
Vixipy replaces the pixiv website for browsing illustrations and artists. It is unofficial software.
- Browse pixiv illustrations and artists in the browser.
- Free and open source.
Instances on 9 November 2026
| Address | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vx.maid.zone | loads | Start page only. |
| vx2.maid.zone | loads | Start page only. |
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
- Open an instance.
- Search for an artist or a tag.
On an iPhone 7 (iOS 15.8, Safari 15.6)
The start pages open; we did not test deeper pages on an iPhone 7.
What you keep private, and what you do not
pixiv 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://codeberg.org/vixipy/Vixipy.
- Last code change seen on 2026-11-02.
- The README links to its install instructions.
Known problems
- We confirmed only the start pages, not a search.
Sources
- Vixipy repository and README, read 9 November 2026.