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.
Policy Literacy for New Wikipedians: Avoiding Common Mistakes
New Wikipedia editors often make avoidable mistakes by ignoring policies like neutrality, sourcing, and notability. Learn the top five errors and how to fix them to become a trusted contributor.
Recent Changes Patrol Tools on Wikipedia Explained
Recent Changes Patrol tools help volunteers review Wikipedia edits in real time, catching vandalism and improving accuracy. These tools let anyone with an account contribute to keeping Wikipedia reliable - no expertise needed.
A/B Testing Fundraising Banners on Wikipedia: Ethics and Outcomes
Wikipedia relies on A/B-tested fundraising banners to stay ad-free and nonprofit. But as donation rates rise, ethical questions grow: Is manipulating emotions for donations worth the cost to user trust?
Source Misuse on Wikipedia: Common Errors and How to Fix Them
Source misuse on Wikipedia is a common problem that undermines accuracy. Learn the top errors editors make with citations and how to fix them using reliable, peer-reviewed, and independent sources.
How Wikipedia Handles Rumors and Unconfirmed Reports During Crises
Wikipedia handles rumors during crises by relying on verified sources, protecting sensitive pages, and using community-driven fact-checking. It doesn't rush to publish-only confirms what trusted outlets report. This method makes it one of the most reliable sources in chaotic moments.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation is expanding diversity in Wikipedia's editor base through grants, safer editing tools, and support for underrepresented languages. Progress is measurable, but challenges remain in sustainability and internal equity.
Newcomer vs Veteran Editors on Wikipedia: Participation Trends
Newcomer editors on Wikipedia are declining sharply, while veteran editors dominate contributions. This shift risks making Wikipedia less diverse and more biased. Can the platform open up to stay relevant?
Quality Control Tools Available to Wikipedia Editors
Wikipedia editors use simple, open tools like Citation Hunt, ORES, and Wikilink Detector to catch errors, fix broken links, and ensure content accuracy. These tools keep the world's largest encyclopedia reliable-and anyone can use them.
Legal Threats Against Wikipedia Editors and Administrators
Legal threats against Wikipedia editors are rising, silencing volunteers who correct misinformation. From defamation lawsuits to intimidation letters, these pressures are reshaping what knowledge gets published - and who gets to decide.
Benchmarking LLMs With Wikipedia Tasks: Retrieval and Summarization
Wikipedia tasks are becoming the gold standard for evaluating LLMs. Testing retrieval and summarization on real encyclopedia articles reveals how well AI models handle messy, real-world knowledge-not just clean test data.
How to Protect New Wikipedia Articles During Notability Challenges
Learn how to protect new Wikipedia articles from deletion by meeting notability standards with reliable sources, avoiding common mistakes, and using the draft space effectively. This guide shows exactly what editors look for-and how to respond when your article is challenged.
Cross-Wiki Admin Actions: How Stewards and Global Sysops Maintain Wikipedia
Cross-wiki admin actions let stewards and global sysops stop abuse across all Wikipedia languages. These trusted volunteers block spammers, lock accounts, and delete harmful content globally-keeping Wikipedia safe even when local admins can't act alone.
