Top 20 Most Useful Websites You Need to Know in 2025
Overview
PopGumbo’s latest video highlights 20 of the most practical and time-saving websites that can help you work smarter, stay safe online, and discover new tools for daily life in 2025.
The list covers categories such as security, DIY, content creation, entertainment, utilities, and learning.
1. Security & Safety Websites
- VirusTotal — Scan files and URLs using over 60 antivirus engines to detect malware and phishing sites.
- Have I Been Pwned — Instantly check if your email or password was leaked in a data breach.
2. DIY & Repair
- iFixit — Free, detailed repair guides for electronics and gadgets, with community-based troubleshooting tips.
3. Content Creation & Editing
- Photopea — Browser-based Photoshop alternative; supports PSD, XCF, Sketch, and more.
- Pixabay — 5.7+ million free images, vectors, and videos for personal or commercial use.
- Unsplash — Curated high-quality stock photos, free to use under a flexible license.
4. Entertainment & Media
- JustWatch — Universal streaming search to find where movies or shows are available.
- HowLongToBeat — Shows average completion times for games based on user submissions.
5. Online Tools & Utilities
- 10 Minute Mail — Temporary disposable email for signups and verification.
- Downdetector — Monitors outages of popular online services like Netflix, Steam, or Discord.
- JustDeleteMe — One-click links to delete or deactivate accounts from websites.
- SmallPDF — Offers 30+ tools for PDF conversion, compression, and editing.
6. Learning & Development
- Khan Academy — Free educational courses across math, science, and humanities.
- SoloLearn — Interactive coding lessons for Python, JavaScript, and more.
- CodinGame — Practice coding through gamified challenges in over 25 programming languages.
7. Shopping & Price Tracking
- CamelCamelCamel — Tracks Amazon product price history and alerts you to drops.
8. Software & Alternatives
- AlternativeTo — Discover alternatives to apps and software based on community reviews.
- Ninite — Bulk installer for Windows software with automatic updates.
9. Information & Analysis
- Terms of Service; Didn’t Read — Grades and summarizes companies’ terms of service (A to E rating).
- WolframAlpha — Computational engine that answers questions and solves equations instantly.
Conclusion
Each of these websites solves a real-world problem — whether it’s protecting your data, learning a new skill, editing media, or finding entertainment faster.
PopGumbo’s 2025 selection focuses on tools that are free, secure, and genuinely practical for everyday users.
