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.
Reducing Western-Centric Sources in Global Topic Articles on Wikipedia
Wikipedia's reliance on Western sources distorts global narratives. Learn how to identify and add non-Western perspectives to create more accurate, balanced articles - and why this matters for everyone who uses the encyclopedia.
Archiving on Wikinews: How to Preserve News Pages and Source Links
Archiving source links on Wikinews ensures news stories remain verifiable over time. Learn how to use the Wayback Machine and Archive.today to preserve citations, avoid broken links, and uphold journalistic integrity.
AbuseFilter Examples on Wikipedia: Building Effective Rules to Stop Vandalism
AbuseFilter on Wikipedia uses smart rules to stop vandalism automatically. Learn real examples of effective filters, how to build your own, and why human reviewers still matter.
How Mentorship Keeps Wikipedia Editors Coming Back
Mentorship is the hidden force behind Wikipedia’s most loyal editors. Simple, kind feedback turns new contributors into lifelong volunteers-and keeps the encyclopedia alive.
Bias and Censorship Accusations Against Wikipedia: Analysis
Wikipedia claims neutrality, but systemic gaps in editor demographics create real bias and invisibility. Censorship isn't about deleting facts-it's about what never gets written. Here's how the world's largest encyclopedia really works.
How to Subscribe to The Signpost via Watchlist and Notifications
Learn how to subscribe to The Signpost, Wikipedia's independent newspaper, using watchlist and notifications to stay informed about community updates, policy changes, and editor news without checking manually.
Evaluating Think Tanks and Advocacy Groups as Wikipedia Sources
Think tanks and advocacy groups are common sources on Wikipedia, but they often carry bias. Learn how to evaluate them properly to maintain neutrality and avoid presenting opinion as fact.
Translation Challenges: Adapting Content Across Languages
Translating content across languages isn't just about words-it's about culture, context, and power. Wikipedia's multilingual articles reveal how translation shapes truth, identity, and access to knowledge worldwide.
The Complete Guide to Wikipedia's Current Events Portal
Wikipedia's Current Events Portal is a real-time, volunteer-run page that documents global news with strict accuracy standards. Unlike traditional media, it prioritizes verification over speed, linking events to historical context and reliable sources. Used by researchers, students, and journalists worldwide, it's one of the internet's most trusted sources for verified breaking news.
Using EventStreams and RecentChanges for Real-Time Wikipedia Studies
Learn how to use Wikipedia's EventStreams and RecentChanges APIs to track live edits, spot misinformation, and study how knowledge evolves in real time-with practical examples and code.
Legal and Ethical Risks of Copying Wikipedia Text in News Articles
Copying Wikipedia text into news articles may seem harmless, but it carries real legal and ethical risks. Journalists who do this risk copyright violations, loss of credibility, and even lawsuits. Here's how to use Wikipedia safely-and why you shouldn't treat it as a source.
Wikimedia Office Actions vs. Community Sanctions on Wikipedia
Wikipedia's governance relies on two systems: volunteer-driven community sanctions and top-down Wikimedia Foundation office actions. This article explores how they interact, clash, and sometimes save each other.
