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 Encyclopedias Can Stop Disinformation Using Fact-Checking Tactics

Explore how online encyclopedias can combat disinformation by adopting rigorous fact-checking methods, AI detection tools, and collaborative verification strategies to restore trust in digital knowledge.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Write Local Reporting for Wikinews: A Guide to City and Regional Events

Learn how to write effective local reporting for Wikinews. This guide covers finding regional stories, maintaining neutrality, sourcing facts, and avoiding common mistakes in citizen journalism.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia Revision Deletion Best Practices: A Guide for Administrators

Learn the essential best practices for Wikipedia administrators handling revision deletion. Understand when to use RevDel vs Oversight, how to interpret ORES scores, and avoid common pitfalls in content moderation.

Leona Whitcombe

ORES Scores and Quality Prediction on Wikipedia: What They Mean

Understand ORES scores on Wikipedia. Learn how machine learning predicts article quality, detects vandalism, and helps you judge the reliability of online information.

Leona Whitcombe

How to Request and Respond to a Wikipedia Peer Review

Learn how to request and respond to a Wikipedia peer review to improve article quality. This guide covers step-by-step instructions, common pitfalls, and tips for effective collaboration with WikiProjects.

Leona Whitcombe

Inside Wikipedia's Counter-Vandalism Unit: How Editors Fight Spam and Sabotage

Explore how Wikipedia's volunteer-driven Counter-Vandalism Unit uses bots, algorithms, and human judgment to fight spam, bias, and sabotage on the world's largest online encyclopedia.

Leona Whitcombe

Wikipedia's Use of Academic Journals: Strengths and Limitations

Explore how Wikipedia uses academic journals to build credibility, facing challenges like paywalls and misinterpretation. Learn practical tips for verifying sources and understanding the platform's strengths and limits.

Leona Whitcombe

Journalistic Objectivity vs. Wikipedia Neutrality: Key Differences Explained

Explore the key differences between journalistic objectivity and Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View (NPOV). Learn how sourcing, tone, and bias handling vary between news media and online encyclopedias.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia Documents Court Cases and Legal Proceedings in the News

Explore how Wikipedia uses strict sourcing and neutrality policies to document court cases accurately, avoiding bias and ensuring verifiable information for readers.

Leona Whitcombe

Using Wikidata to Structure Current Events on Wikipedia

Learn how to use Wikidata to structure current events on Wikipedia, improving accuracy, searchability, and data connectivity for real-time news.

Leona Whitcombe

Coverage Bias: What Media Miss in Reporting on Wikipedia

Explore how media coverage often misrepresents Wikipedia's reliability. Learn about coverage bias, the myth of anonymous editors, and the real systems that ensure accuracy on the world's largest online encyclopedia.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikipedia's Notability Standards Evolved: A History of Content Deletion

Explore the evolution of Wikipedia's deletion policies and notability standards. From early chaos to strict guidelines, see how content moderation shapes the world's largest encyclopedia.