World Wide Web Consortium
Logo since 1997 | |
| Abbreviation | W3C |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1 October 1994 |
| Founder | Tim Berners-Lee |
| 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 |
CEO | Seth Dobbs |
| Staff | 53 |
| Website | w3 |
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is the main international standards organization for the World Wide Web. Founded in 1994 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 May 2025, W3C has 350 members. The organization has been led by CEO Seth Dobbs since October 2023. W3C also engages in education and outreach, develops software and serves as an open forum for discussion about the Web.