 Logo since 1997 | |
| Abbreviation | W3C |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 October 1994 |
| Type | Standards organization |
| Purpose | Developing protocols and guidelines that ensure long-term growth for the Web |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 42°21′43″N 71°05′26″W / 42.36194°N 71.09056°W |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | 460 member organizations[2] |
Director | Tim Berners-Lee |
| Staff | 63 |
| Website | w3 |
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is the main international standards organization for the World Wide Web. Founded in 1994 and led by Tim Berners-Lee, the consortium is made up of member organizations that maintain full-time staff working together in the development of standards for the World Wide Web. As of 5 March 2023,[update] W3C had 462 members.[3][2] W3C also engages in education and outreach, develops software and serves as an open forum for discussion about the Web.
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- ^ a b "Current Members & Testimonials". World Wide Web Consortium. Archived from the original on 5 March 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "About us". W3C. Archived from the original on 21 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.