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

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.

Leona Whitcombe

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.

Leona Whitcombe

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.

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Due Weight on Wikipedia: How to Balance Sources Without Bias

Learn how to apply 'Due Weight' on Wikipedia to avoid false balance and ensure source prominence matches real-world prevalence for truly neutral articles.

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Wikipedia Featured Article Promotions: Latest Quality Wins

Explore the latest Wikipedia Featured Article promotions, the rigorous criteria for quality, and how community review turns good pages into the site's gold standard.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia Featured Articles: Recent Promotions and Quality Trends

Explore the latest Wikipedia Featured Article promotions and the rigorous community review process that defines the gold standard of encyclopedic quality.

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How to Handle Contentious Topics on Wikipedia Talk Pages

Learn the essential protocols for handling content disputes on Wikipedia Talk Pages, from the BRD cycle to NPOV and reaching a community consensus.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Get Funding for WikiProjects: Grants, Pilots, and Impact Strategies

Learn how to secure funding for WikiProjects through grants and pilot programs. Discover strategies for measuring impact and ensuring project sustainability.