Players who want the classic Wordle look but with infinite puzzles. 2. Wordle Unlimited (by @danielgross) GitHub Stars: ~1.8k Why it is better: This version focuses on speed . It caches the entire word list locally, so there is zero lag between guesses. It also includes a "Timer Mode" – solve the word in under 60 seconds. This introduces a pressure element completely absent from the daily game.

Furthermore, Josh Wardle himself has expressed support for clones, stating that he loves seeing people innovate on his idea. When the NYT bought Wordle, they primarily went after clones using the exact name "Wordle" aggressively; most GitHub projects have renamed to things like Word Master , Duotrigordle , or Sedecordle to avoid issues. Yes, but with one caveat.

The open-source community has taken a brilliant puzzle and made it better —faster, deeper, and truly unlimited. And the best part? It will always be free.