In countries with strict internet censorship, modern cannabis websites are often blocked by ISPs. Some older users recall that WAP sites, due to their outdated protocol (WAP 1.0/2.0), sometimes slip through modern firewalls. While rarely functional, the search persists as an attempt to find unregulated information.

The term ".420" originated in the 1970s in California, specifically among a group of high school students known as the "Waldos," who used "420" as a coded reference to cannabis. Over time, the term gained mainstream recognition, becoming synonymous with cannabis culture. Today, April 20th (4/20) is celebrated worldwide as a day of cannabis appreciation, with events, promotions, and online activities.