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

Editathons Accused of Bias: The Struggle for Neutrality in Community Events

Explore the tension between editathons and community norms. Learn how systemic bias and notability rules shape the digital archives of online encyclopedias.

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Wikipedia Neutral Point of View: New Policy Updates and Guidelines

Explore the 2026 updates to Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View (NPOV) policy, focusing on proportional weight, verifiability, and avoiding systemic bias.

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High-Profile Wikipedia Deletions: Why Famous Pages Vanish

Explore why high-profile Wikipedia pages are deleted, the battle between inclusionists and deletionists, and how to meet the site's strict notability standards.

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TV vs Radio vs Print: How Media Outlets Cover Wikipedia Stories

Explore how TV, radio, and print journalism differ in their approach to reporting Wikipedia stories, from visual spectacle to deep archival analysis.

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How to Fact-Check Quotations and Dates in Wikipedia References

Learn how to verify quotes and dates in Wikipedia references to ensure accuracy. Master primary source validation and avoid common citation errors.

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Topic Modeling on Wikipedia: How to Find Hidden Content Clusters

Discover how to use topic modeling and LDA to find hidden content clusters and semantic patterns within the massive dataset of Wikipedia articles.

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Notable People Interviewed by Wikinews: A Historical Collection

Explore the unique archive of notable people interviewed by Wikinews. Learn how citizen journalism and collaborative editing democratized the interview process.

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Wikipedia Revision Deletion and Oversight: Protecting Privacy and Safety

Learn how Wikipedia uses Revision Deletion and Oversight to remove private data and protect users from doxing and harassment while maintaining site integrity.

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Wikipedia Universal Code of Conduct: How Rules and Enforcement Work

Explore the Wikipedia Universal Code of Conduct. Learn about the rules, how behavior is enforced by the community and foundation, and its impact on editor diversity.

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Citing Preprints and arXiv on Wikipedia: A Guide to Reliable Sources

Learn when and how to use preprints and arXiv as sources on Wikipedia. Master the balance between cutting-edge research and reliable, peer-reviewed sourcing.

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How to Get a Wikipedia Article Featured in Did You Know

Learn how to get your Wikipedia articles featured in the 'Did You Know' section. Master the art of the 'hook,' sourcing, and the nomination process.

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Inside Wikipedia Policy Pages: How They Are Written and Protected

Discover how Wikipedia's community-driven policies are created, edited, and protected to maintain neutrality and accuracy across the world's largest encyclopedia.