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#21 of 88 English Est. 1997 UnrealIRCd-6.2.5 Verified

Founded in 1997 as an Internet Service Provider (ISP), Efes.Net joined the IRC craze early on. Although their domain and databases have changed over the decades, their core team remains the same. Strengthened by a philosophy of fair management and unwavering stability, the network is a modern, international platform that adopts Turkish, English, and German as its official languages.
efes.net/ ↗

Users online
3,969
▲ 67.2% vs yesterday
Channels
224
▲ 5.7% vs yesterday
Servers
28
All-time peak
3,969
reached 31 Aug 2026
People on EfesNet
24h 7d 30d 1y 10y All
Last 24 hours · data begins 30 Aug 11:54
Peak 3,969
2.4k
2.8k
3.3k
3.8k
05:2711:2717:2723:27now

Capabilities

What the server advertises on connect (ISUPPORT / 005) - the network's technical spec.

Software UnrealIRCd-6.2.5
Network name
Efes
Channel types
#
Prefixes
(Yqaohv)!~&@%+
Channel modes
beI,fkL,lFH,cdgimnprstzCDGKMNOPQRSTVZ
Nick length
30
Channel length
32
Topic length
360
Case mapping
ascii
Modes / line
12
Channel limit
#:20
Away length
307
Kick length
307
Max list
b:60,e:60,I:60
MONITORWHOXKNOCKSAFELISTNAMESXUHNAMESEXCEPTSINVEXELISTWATCH

Servers

28 servers on the network, mapped from its server links.

irc.efes.net root - Pearl of the Aegean [Izmir, TR] UnrealIRCd-6.2.5 seen MOTD 
- 29/7/2026 17:54
- ===============================================================================
- Welcome to Efes.net IRC Network
- Connecting people worldwide since 1997.
- ===============================================================================
-
- "We are not in danger. We are the danger. We are the one who knocks."
- ===============================================================================
-
- Network Access
- ...............................................................................
-  Domain Name                Plaintext     SSL (Secure)    Location/Role
-  irc.efes.net               Port 6667     Port +6697      Izmir, TR (Hub)
-  irc.hasret.net             Port 6667     Port +6697      Aachen, DE
-  irc.adres.net              Port 6667     Port +6697      Istanbul, TR
-  irc.zchat.org              Port 6667     Port +6697      Helsinki, FI
-  irc.chatirc.net            Port 6667     Port +6697      Stockholm, SE
-  irc.cadde.org              Port 6660     Port +6690      Skopje, MK
-  irc.konusan.org            Port 6661     Port +6691      Istanbul, TR
-  irc.turna.net              Port 6660     Port +6690      London, UK
-  irc.allindiachat.net       Port 6660     Port +6690      New Delhi, IN
-  irc.eroin.org              Port 6661     Port +6691      Rotterdam, NL
-  irc.jakartachat.net        Port 6661     Port +6691      Jakarta, ID
-  irc.bahane.org             Port 6664     Port +6694      Tilburg, NL
-  irc.hasret.org             Port 6660     Port +6690      Berlin, DE
-  irc.onlinefreechat.net     Port 6662     Port +6692      Prague, CZ
-  irc.pakistantalk.net       Port 6662     Port +6692      Karachi, PK
-  irc.sesgel.com             Port 6661     Port +6691      Ankara, TR
-  irc.gonul.org              Port 6660     Port +6690      Bursa, TR
-  irc.aysu.net               Port 6663     Port +6693      Antalya, TR
-  irc.bangladeshchat.net     Port 6663     Port +6693      Dhaka, BD
-  irc.sevgi.cc               Port 6663     Port +6693      Adana, TR
-  irc.foxfm.net              Port 6663     Port +6693      Izmir, TR
-  irc.bahce.net              Port 6662     Port +6692      Izmir, TR
-  irc.cadde.gen.tr           Port 6662     Port +6692      Izmir, TR
-  irc.omeglasohbet.net       Port 6664     Port +6694      Istanbul, TR
-  irc.sesliadres.net         Port 6664     Port +6694      Istanbul, TR
-  irc.18sohbet.net           Port 6666     Port +6696      Bursa, TR
-  irc.seslicadde.com         Port 6665     Port +6695      Istanbul, TR
- ...............................................................................
-
- Web Chat & Access Portals
- ...............................................................................
-  Home Page                  https://www.efes.net/       Portal
-  KiwiIRC                    https://kiwi.efes.net/      SSL/TLS Secured
-  The Lounge                 https://chat.efes.net/      SSL/TLS Secured
-  ObsidianIRC                https://obby.efes.net/      SSL/TLS Secured
-  Gamja                      https://gamja.efes.net/     Lightweight
-  qwebirc                    https://qwebirc.efes.net/   Lightweight
-  SProChat                   https://sprochat.efes.net/  Native Turkish Support
-  zSohbet v1                 https://webchat.efes.net/   Native Turkish Support
-  zSohbet v2                 https://sohbet.efes.net/    Native Turkish Support
-  ZNC Bouncer                http://znc.efes.net/        Free ZNC Accounts
- ...............................................................................
-
- Why Efes.net?
- ...............................................................................
- - Privacy First: No logging of private conversations, no data harvesting.
- - Legacy Power : Nearly 30 years of uninterrupted IRC culture and stability.
- - Free ZNC     : Registered users can request a FREE personal ZNC bouncer.
-                  No limits. No expiration. No hidden restrictions.
- ...............................................................................
-
- Community Guidelines
- ...............................................................................
- - Harassment & Abuse: Zero tolerance. Use /ignore for personal disputes.
- - Flood & Spam      : Automatic filters are active to protect the network.
- - Oper Interaction  : Do not PM Operators unless it's a critical emergency.
-                       Use #Help for assistance.
- ...............................................................................
-
- Network Services & Commands (Anope)
- ...............................................................................
-  NickServ  : /msg NickServ IDENTIFY <password>   (Login to your nickname)
-  ChanServ  : /msg ChanServ HELP                  (Channel services)
-  HostServ  : /msg HostServ HELP                  (Virtual hosts)
-  MemoServ  : /msg MemoServ HELP                  (Offline messages)
-  BotServ   : /msg BotServ HELP                   (Channel bots)
-  OperServ  : /msg OperServ HELP                  (Operator services)
-  Webcpanel : https://anope.efes.net/             (Anope Services Panel)
- ...............................................................................
-
- Essential Network Commands
- ...............................................................................
-  Quick Connect SSL (Example)  : /server irc.efes.net +6697
-  /rules                       : Displays the network rules and policies.
-  /ircops                      : Displays all currently online operators.
-  /stats u                     : Displays network uptime and resource usage.
-  /stats P                     : Shows listener ports and active connections.
-  /map                         : Visualizes the global cluster backbone.
-  /links                       : Lists all connected server nodes.
-  /list                        : Displays all active public channels.
-  /motd                        : Displays this message again.
- ...............................................................................
-
- Operational Protocols & Expiry Rules
- ...............................................................................
- - Legacy     : Efes network is a digital resistance since 1997.
- - Nick Expiry: Nicks expire after 180 days without login.
- - Chan Expiry: Channels expire after 180 days without activity.
- - Security   : SSL (+6697) & SASL mandatory. Enable SASL in client settings.
- - IRCv3      : Supported across the network.
- - ZNC        : FREE for every registered user.
- - Bots       : Peaceful automated clients & eggdrops are welcome.
- - Limits     : Maximum 3 connections per user identity.
- ...............................................................................
-
- Official Network Channels & Entertainment
- ...............................................................................
-  Global Discussion            : #Chat
-  IRC Operator Support         : #Help
-  Gaming & Entertainment       : #English - #OXM - #MooS - #Quiz - #Trivia
-                                 #Word - #Motus - #Kaos - #Spiel
-  Linux & Open Source          : #Linux
-  Programming                  : #Coding
- ...............................................................................
-
- Administrators:
-  Antonio, Ares, Maf, mStf, Raistlin, Mohikan, WingmaN, Berk, diEfoRyoU, Hero
-
-  Note: All administrators hold root-level access and authority.
-        Please contact any online admin for assistance.
-
- Discipline & Appeals: systemic integrity is non-negotiable.
-                       contact: [email protected]
-                       (k/g/z/shun-line & global ban appeals)
-
- Software Infrastructure:
-  Daemon Stack  : UnrealIRCd-6.2.5 | Anope-2.1.22
-
-  Current Policy : Open Network | Free ZNC | SSL Everywhere | IRCv3 Ready
-  Network Status : Stable | Multi-Homed | IPv4/IPv6 | Since 1997
-
-                 "In the shadows of the web, we are the light."
- ===============================================================================
-      Efes.net Est. 1997
- ===============================================================================
irc.18sohbet.net 1 hop - Free & Easy Chat [Bursa, TR] seen details

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irc.adres.net 1 hop - Continental Bridge Node [Istanbul, TR] seen details

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irc.allindiachat.net 1 hop - Main Regional Infrastructure [New Delhi, IN] seen details

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irc.aysu.net 1 hop - The Antalya Connection [Antalya, TR] seen details

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irc.bahane.org 1 hop - Tilburg Server [Tilburg, NL] seen details

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irc.bahce.net 1 hop - The Smyrna Friendly Meeting Point [Izmir, TR] seen details

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irc.bangladeshchat.net 1 hop - Principal Bengal Data Stream [Dhaka, BD] seen details

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irc.cadde.gen.tr 1 hop - Where Friendly Hearts Connect [Izmir, TR] seen details

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irc.cadde.org 1 hop - Where Skopje Meets the World [Skopje, MK] seen details

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irc.chatirc.net 1 hop - Northern Europe Regional Server [Stockholm, SE] seen details

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irc.eroin.org 1 hop - The Digital Harbor [Rotterdam, NL] seen details

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irc.foxfm.net 1 hop - The Sound of Chat [Izmir, TR] seen details

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irc.gonul.org 1 hop - A Bridge Built on Pure Hearts [Bursa, TR] seen details

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irc.hasret.net 1 hop - European Edge Node [Aachen, DE] seen details

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irc.hasret.org 1 hop - Deine Welt, Deine Worte [Berlin, DE] seen details

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irc.jakartachat.net 1 hop - City of Traffic and Endless Chat [Jakarta, ID] seen details

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irc.konusan.org 1 hop - The Turkish Connection [Istanbul, TR] seen details

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irc.omeglasohbet.net 1 hop - The Ultimate Chat Experience [Istanbul, TR] seen details

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irc.onlinefreechat.net 1 hop - Online Free Chat [Prague, CZ] seen details

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irc.pakistantalk.net 1 hop - South Asia Edge Terminal [Karachi, PK] seen details

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irc.sesgel.com 1 hop - Sesin Gelsin, Muhabbet Senlensin [Ankara, TR] seen details

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irc.sesliadres.net 1 hop - Simply the Best Chat Experience [Istanbul, TR] seen details

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irc.seslicadde.com 1 hop - Your Digital Meeting Point [Mugla, TR] seen details

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irc.sevgi.cc 1 hop - Where Love Finds Its Voice [Adana, TR] seen details

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irc.turna.net 1 hop - The United Kingdom Gateway Node [London, UK] seen details

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irc.zchat.org 1 hop - The Baltic Pearl [Helsinki, FI] seen details

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services.efes.net 1 hop - Anope IRC Services seen details

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Channels

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101 tracked channels. Channels with fewer than 3 users are not tracked.

ChannelUsersShare of network30-day trend
#zurna 2,824 71.2% +753.2% [+fnrtCGHV] Efes.Net #Zurna
#Chat 2,380 60.0% +428.9% [+fnrtCGHV] https://erkstats.info/network/efesnet
#Radyo 2,305 58.1% +2,137.9% [+nrtH] .ili.il.i Yayindaki DJ: EfesFM Yayin ismi: Pop - Slow - Rap - Rock Calan sarki: Demlik - Kendimden Başka Kimsem Yok istek paneli: Kapali .il
#Sohbet 1,916 48.3% +447.4% [+fnrtHV] Efes.Net #Sohbet
#Cinsellik 1,337 33.7% +969.6% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#zchat 1,145 28.8% +263.5% [+lnrtH] Z Chat welcome to ZChat.ORG
#Galatasaray 904 22.8% +169.9% [+nrtHP] C* . G A L A T A S A R A Y . C* . Berk . C* .
#Yetiskin 839 21.1% +2,521.9% [+nrtH] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#CaddE 824 20.8% +118.0% [+lnrtHP] www.cadde.org
#Spiel 819 20.6% +315.7% [+nrtH] Willkommen im Trivia-Kanal von Spieler.
#Mobil 737 18.6% +2,441.4% [+nrtHP]
#Omegla 732 18.4% +485.6% [+nrtHP] Efes IRC Network
#SeX 732 18.4% +481.0% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#Gay 731 18.4% +484.8% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#bursa 722 18.2% +622.0% [+nrtH] Welcome to #BuRSa
#OXM 708 17.8% +259.4% [+lnrtH] OXM oyununda Ayin ilk 10'u:
#Quiz 695 17.5% +543.5% [+nrtH] Welcome to #Quiz game trivia channel. !start command
#England 688 17.3% +247.5% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#London 687 17.3% +247.0% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#Deutsch 683 17.2% +248.5% [+nrtHP] Wir sind kein Marktplatz, wir sind eine Bruderschaft. Efes.net
#Hollanda 682 17.2% +249.7% [+nrtHP] In de Wallen koop je plezier, maar hier verdien je respect. Welcome to Efes.net
#Rotterdam 679 17.1% +248.2% [+nrtH] Pluk de dag.
#Sakarya 677 17.1% +620.2% [+nrtP] Efes.Net #Sakarya
#Kocaeli 677 17.1% +620.2% [+nrtP] Efes.Net #Kocaeli
#izmir 662 16.7% +202.3% [+lnrtHP] ~»|* Gunun yorgunlugunu atmaya, iki lafin belini kirmaya gel. *|»~
#seslimekan 602 15.2% +211.9% [+lnrtH] www.seslimekan.net - www.sesliadres.net - www.seslicadde.com - www.sesgel.com - www.seslikent.net
#Bizimmekan 600 15.1% +195.6% [+flnrtCGHV] Efes.Net #Bizimmekan
#AllNiteCafe 534 13.5% +486.8% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#Teen 532 13.4% +491.1% [+nrtHP] ®®®®®®®' TEEN ®®®®®®®'
#18+ 531 13.4% +425.7% [+nrtHP] EFES IRC NETWORK
#meyhane 529 13.3% +423.8% [+nrtHP] Ne dertliyim ne bahtiyar. Yasim genc olsa da gonlum ihtiyar !
#Fenerbahce 500 12.6% +431.9% [+lnrtHP] Efes.Net #Fenerbah�e
#diyalog 500 12.6% +143.9% [+flnrtCGHV] Efes.Net #Diyalog
#Besiktas 495 12.5% +426.6% [+lnrtHP] Efes.Net #Besiktas
#Trabzonspor 490 12.3% +421.3% [+lnrtP] Efes.Net #Trabzonspor
#Motus 457 11.5% +103.1% [+lnrtH] Welcome to #Motus channel. !start command Carkifelek ?
#Kaos 452 11.4% +343.1% [+nrtH] Welcome to #Kaos Trivia
#MooS 448 11.3% +339.2% [+nrtH] Lider ligi: 1[root Lvl:Yeni Skor:48]
#English 443 11.2% +103.2% [+nrtH] Degerli kullanicilarimiz, global kanalimiz #English DEVREDILECEKTIR. #English Kanali ve Oper/Admin alimi hakkinda ayrintili bilgi icin #Sales kanalindak
#jakarta 400 10.1% +86.0% [+lnrtH] |*~» JAKARTA City: The heartbeat of Asia! Feel the heat, join the chat and make new friends. «~*|
#geyik 364 9.2% +195.9% [+nrtP] Efes.Net #Geyik
#Word 359 9.0% +67.0% [+nrtH] Welcome to #Word game channel. !start command
#Kodes 356 9.0% +204.3% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#Turkiye 348 8.8% +200.0% [+nrtHP]
#istanbul 341 8.6% +166.4% [+nrtHP] Welcome to Efes.net
#mIRC 323 8.1% +47.5% [+lnrtH] '%%,'%%,'%%, Late night talks & crazy friends. This is where we belong. '%%,'%%,'%%,
#liberty 323 8.1% +44.8% [+nrtH] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#Geveze 312 7.9% +183.6% [+nrtH] www.bahane.org
#Klavye 306 7.7% +157.1% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#Kelebek 293 7.4% +244.7% [+nrtHP] Efes.Net #Kelebek
#antalya 293 7.4% +166.4% [+nrtHP] 07 Genclik
#Ayva 292 7.4% +167.9% [+nrtHP] Welcome to Efes.net
#Elma 291 7.3% +242.4% [+nrtHP] Old School
#Nonserviam 291 7.3% +242.4% [+nrtHP] Welcome to Efes.net
#Ayna 291 7.3% +242.4% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#metal 291 7.3% +242.4% [+nrtHP] #metal
#ankara 291 7.3% +169.4% [+nrtHP] Welcome to Efes.net
#Lezbiyen 238 6.0% +643.8% [+nrtH] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#pakistan 201 5.1% +57.0% [+nrtH] '%%,'%%,'%%, www.pakistantalk.net '%%,'%%,'%%,
#Trivia 184 4.6% +65.8% [+nrtH] Welcome to #Trivia channel. !start command
#ChatIRC 181 4.6% +50.8% [+nrtP] Efes.Net #ChatIRC
#DWBouncers 169 4.3% +45.7% [+nrtH] '%%,'%%,'%%, Welcome to the Best Asian Chat! Peace & Respect for all. '%%,'%%,'%%,
#allindiachat.net 168 4.2% +46.1% [+nrtH] '%%,'%%,'%%, Welcome to the heart of Asia! Make friends and enjoy the chat. '%%,'%%,'%%,
#CafeChat 168 4.2% +46.1% [+nrtH] '%%,'%%,'%%, Desi vibes only! Come in and find your new best friends. '%%,'%%,'%%,
#islamabad 167 4.2% +46.5% [+nrtHP] www.onlinefreechat.net
#pakistantalk 167 4.2% +46.5% [+nrtHP] Pakistan Talk !
#bangladesh 167 4.2% +46.5% [+nrtHP] www.bangladeshchat.net
#pakindiachat 167 4.2% +46.5% [+nrtHP] '%%,'%%,'%%, Pure friendship, no drama. The heart of Asian community. '%%,'%%,'%%,
#chatzone 156 3.9% +41.8% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#Aachen 153 3.9% +43.0% [+nrtH] www.hasret.net & www.hasret.org
#Europa 153 3.9% +41.7% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#Almanya 153 3.9% +41.7% [+nrtHP] Degerli kullanicilarimiz, global kanalimiz #Almanya DEVREDILECEKTIR. #Almanya Kanali ve Oper/Admin alimi hakkinda ayrintili bilgi icin #Sales kanalinda
#Berlin 153 3.9% +41.7% [+nrtHP] Degerli kullanicilarimiz, global kanalimiz #BERLin DEVREDILECEKTIR. #BERLin Kanali ve Oper/Admin alimi hakkinda ayrintili bilgi icin #Sales kanalindaki
#Basel 152 3.8% +42.1% [+nrtHP] Hätte, hätte, Fahrradkette!
#Liege 152 3.8% +42.1% [+nrtHP] La vie est belle, malgre tout.
#Amsterdam 152 3.8% +42.1% [+nrtHP] Rode lichten, diepe gesprekken ve eindeloze nachten.
#IRC 152 3.8% +40.7% [+nrtHP] ¸.·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`· Efes IRC Network ·`¯`·.¸¸.·`¯`·.¸
#Zurich 151 3.8% +39.8% [+ntP]
#ParlaAI 136 3.4% +41.7% [+nrtP] Beyond artificial intelligence https://ParlaAI.tr
#Denizli 135 3.4% +43.6% [+nrtHP] Tozu kizi horozu
#Muhabbet 135 3.4% +43.6% [+nrtHP]
#Global 113 2.8% +156.8% [+nrtHQR] Global Kanallar.
#beginner 100 2.5% 0.0% [+lnrtHP] \\\\\\\\-\\\\\\- Welcome to irc.efes.net -//////-////////
#sevgi 59 1.5% +90.3% [+nrt]
#bahane 37 0.9% +146.7% [+nt]
#mpal 24 0.6% +71.4% [+nrtHP] Milli Piyango Anadolu Lisesi #mpal
#gamer 22 0.6% +175.0% [+nrt]
#felsefe 18 0.5% +80.0% [+ntP]
#Linux 16 0.4% 0.0% [+nrtH] https://www.linux.org.tr/ Tubitak Pardus:https://pardus.org.tr/ (open source rules always!)
#papatya 12 0.3% 0.0% [+nrt]
#Help 10 0.3% +25.0% [+mnrtH] Welcome to Efes.net Support | We provide assistance in English, Turkish & German | This is the official IRCop channel | Please state your issue clearly
#a$k 8 0.2% +14.3% [+nrtH] ..
#KSK 8 0.2% +14.3% [+nrtHP] KAFSINKAF!
#Karantina 8 0.2% +14.3% [+nrtH]
#coding 6 0.2% +20.0% [+nrtHP]
#yay 6 0.2% +20.0% [+nrtH] feel the pulse on your soul.
#1 6 0.2% +20.0% [+fnrtHPV] ...
#Sales 4 0.1% 0.0% [+nrtH]
#VIP 3 0.1% 0.0% [+nrtH]
#NickServ 3 0.1% 0.0% [+nrtH] Welcome to Efes.net
#Destek 3 0.1% 0.0% [+nrtH]
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