4chan is back after a nearly two-week shutdown, but it still has some serious problems

engadget.comPublished: 4/27/2025

Summary

4chan, the controversial anonymous forum known for its chaotic content, has relaunched after being temporarily offline due to a database attack. The site's blog revealed they shut down their servers post-hack to prevent further damage, citing insufficient skilled help and financial backing to secure updates. Now, while they're addressing key changes like PDF uploads, volunteers will aid recovery as they face the same challenges of securing funding for future issues.