Distributed Proofreaders

Distributed Proofreaders
"Distributed Proofreaders" set in blue serif text, with the second word beginning at the bottom right of the first one. Below the second word, "Preserving History One Page at a Time." in black serif text.
Screenshot of the proofreading interface on Distributed Proofreaders
Screenshot of the proofreading interface on Distributed Proofreaders
Website type
Not-for-profit
Available in3 languages
List of languages
Country of origin
United States
OwnerDistributed Proofreaders Foundation (DPF)
FounderCharles Franks
General managerLinda Hamilton
Websitepgdp.net
CommercialNo
RegistrationOptional
Launched2000 (2000)
Current statusActive
Content license
Public domain
Written inPHP
OCLC number1087497129
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Distributed Proofreaders (commonly abbreviated as DP or PGDP) is a web-based project that supports the development of e-texts for Project Gutenberg by allowing many people to work together in proofreading drafts of e-texts for errors. As of December 2025, the site had digitized 50,000 titles.