About Memefile
Memefile is a fast, structured encyclopedia for internet memes and slang — plus a free, browser-based meme generator. We aim to be the clearest, best-sourced, and quickest-to-update place to understand any meme.
How we source memes
Every entry is researched against primary sources — the original post, video, or thread where a meme started — and cited. First-pass entries for breaking memes are marked as drafts and only promoted to confirmed after a human review checks the origin, adds sources, and sets the brand-safety flags. We dedupe against existing references and only publish when a page adds genuine value (clear origin, examples, a usable gallery).
Editorial standards
- Named bylines and update dates on every entry.
- At least one sourced origin claim and one media asset per page.
- No auto-generated filler — drafts stay unindexed until they clear the bar.
- Corrections welcome — memes evolve, and so do their pages.
The team
DMCA & takedowns
Memes are often built on others' copyrighted images; we present them for commentary and education with attribution where possible. If you hold rights to an image and want it removed, email dmca@memefile.com with the URL and proof of ownership, and we'll act promptly. We prefer transformative and user-generated media and avoid hotlinking.