Wikipedia News Desk

When you think of Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia built by volunteers around the world. Also known as the world’s largest crowd-sourced reference, it’s not just a static site—it’s a living project shaped by thousands of editors, policy debates, and tech updates every week. Behind the scenes, the Wikimedia movement, the global network of volunteers, chapters, and organizations supporting Wikipedia is constantly adjusting rules, tools, and priorities. From new anti-vandalism bots to changes in how edits are reviewed, these shifts affect every article you read.

Editor trends are shifting too. Fewer people are joining as regular contributors, while more focus is going into fixing bias, improving citations, and fighting misinformation. Meanwhile, events like Wikimania, the annual global gathering of Wikipedia editors and developers reveal what’s next—whether it’s better mobile tools, AI-assisted editing, or new ways to involve non-English communities.

Here, you’ll find clear, no-nonsense updates on what’s actually changing on Wikipedia—not rumors, not hype. Just what’s happening, why it matters, and who’s driving it.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Handles Pseudoscience vs. Mainstream Science

Wikipedia doesn't declare what's true-it reports what reliable sources say. Learn how it distinguishes mainstream science from pseudoscience using citations, consensus, and proportional representation.

Leona Whitcombe

Mass Deletions and G13 Expired Drafts on Wikipedia: Cleanup Tips

Learn how to prevent your Wikipedia drafts from being deleted under G13 policy. Simple steps to save, revive, and submit your work before it disappears forever.

Leona Whitcombe

Infobox and Template Standards for High-Quality Wikipedia Articles

Infoboxes and templates are essential for high-quality Wikipedia articles, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and machine-readability. Learn how to use them correctly to improve article quality and avoid common mistakes.

Leona Whitcombe

Environmental Journalism: How Wikipedia Is Driving Sustainability Through Green Initiatives

Wikipedia is quietly shaping environmental journalism by providing accurate, sourced, and globally accessible information on climate change, pollution, and sustainability-backed by green infrastructure and community-driven editing.

Leona Whitcombe

Grokipedia and AI-Generated Encyclopedia Content: The Challenge to Collaborative Knowledge

Grokipedia is an AI-generated encyclopedia that produces content at lightning speed-but without human oversight. While it's fast and polished, it lacks accountability, transparency, and the ability to correct bias. Understanding how it differs from collaborative platforms like Wikipedia is critical for using AI knowledge responsibly.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Build Wikidata Bots for Updating Wikipedia Infoboxes

Learn how to build automated bots that update Wikipedia infoboxes using live data from Wikidata. Save time, reduce errors, and keep encyclopedia facts accurate with Python and pywikibot.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Build a New Wikipedia: Incubator Projects and Launch Milestones

Learn how to launch a new multilingual Wikipedia using the Wikimedia Incubator. Discover the five key milestones, common pitfalls, and real examples of successful language projects that went from zero to live.

Leona Whitcombe

Breaking News Sourcing Standards on Wikipedia Articles

Wikipedia doesn't break news-it verifies it. Learn how strict sourcing rules ensure accuracy during breaking events, why unverified reports are rejected, and what counts as a reliable source.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Avoid Weasel Words and Vague Language on Wikipedia

Learn how to spot and remove weasel words and vague language on Wikipedia to improve article accuracy, meet editorial standards, and build trust with readers using clear, sourced statements.

Leona Whitcombe

Using Wikidata to Standardize Sources on Wikipedia

Wikidata helps standardize citations on Wikipedia by storing source details in a central database, making citations consistent, verifiable, and automatically updatable across all articles.

Leona Whitcombe

Why WikiProject Inactive Projects Fade: The Real Reasons Collaborations Die on Wikipedia

Why do WikiProjects on Wikipedia fade away? It's not lack of interest-it's poor support systems, burnout, and no clear path for new editors. Learn what keeps a few thriving-and how you can help revive others.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Write Neutral Lead Sections on Contentious Wikipedia Articles

Learn how to write neutral lead sections for contentious Wikipedia articles using verified facts, proportionality, and clear sourcing-without taking sides or using loaded language.