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Rarebit
Rarebit provides an open-source HTML and JavaScript template for creating webcomics.
About Rarebit
Rarebit is a template for building a webcomic website. It is written in HTML and vanilla JavaScript, with no required libraries such as Bootstrap or jQuery. The homepage describes it as free and open-source, but the directory record lists open source as false and has no repository link, so the license status should be checked before use. The homepage also says the template is designed for artists who want control over their own domain and how their comic is presented, as an alternative to Tumblr or WordPress with ComicPress.
The template puts all comic pages on one HTML file and uses JavaScript to give each page its own URL. Many settings can be toggled, including the comic directory, file types, file naming, and navigation options. The homepage says the layout is mobile-friendly and that subpages such as character or About pages can be added, with a navbar that the source describes as somewhat rudimentary.
Key features
- All comic pages on one HTML file, each with its own URL
- Toggleable settings for comic directory, file types, and file naming
- Navigation by buttons, page clicks, arrow keys, or WSAD keys
- Unique title, alt text, and author's note for each page
- Splitting one vertical comic page across multiple image files
- Automatic archive page that updates when new comics are uploaded
Best for: Webcomic artists who want full control over their own domain and comic presentation and prefer not to use Tumblr or WordPress with ComicPress.
Good for
- Requires little coding experience and no extensions, according to the homepage
- Built in HTML and vanilla JavaScript with extensive code comments
- Layout is described as optimized for multiple screen sizes, including mobile devices
Watch out for
- The homepage describes the subpage navbar as somewhat rudimentary
Rarebit at a glance
- Website
- rarebit.neocities.org
- Category
- Productivity › Writing Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Rarebit FAQ
Does the template require Bootstrap or jQuery?
No. The homepage states that everything is done in HTML and vanilla JavaScript, and that Bootstrap or jQuery are not needed.
Can it display comics that are split into several image files?
Yes. The homepage says Rarebit supports splitting one comic page into multiple files and displaying them as one, which can help with vertical comics.
How is the template obtained?
The homepage has a download button for the latest release, v1.5, and links to older releases.
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