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Film Release Week on Wikipedia: Pageviews and Edits
During film release week, Wikipedia pages see massive spikes in views and edits, turning them into real-time cultural archives. Learn how page traffic and community edits reveal what audiences truly care about.
How Wikimedia Raises Money to Keep Wikipedia Free and Online
Wikipedia stays free thanks to millions of small donations. Learn how Wikimedia raises money, where it goes, and why this model works better than ads or subscriptions.
How Editorial Corrections in News Affect Wikipedia Content
News corrections don't just fix mistakes-they reshape Wikipedia. Learn how editorial changes in major outlets trigger updates across thousands of Wikipedia entries, and why this matters for accuracy online.
WikiProject Tools: How to Use Banners, Assessment, and Worklists on Wikipedia
Learn how Wikipedia's WikiProject tools-banners, article assessments, and worklists-help volunteers maintain quality across millions of articles. Simple steps to start contributing today.
Journalist Roundtables: How to Improve Wikipedia’s External Coverage
Journalist roundtables with Wikipedia editors improve accuracy and depth in news coverage by bridging the gap between public knowledge and journalistic practice. Learn how to use Wikipedia responsibly and reduce errors.
Multilingual GLAM-Wiki Projects: Real Case Studies on Wikipedia
Multilingual GLAM-Wiki projects connect museums, libraries, and archives with Wikipedia editors to share cultural heritage in local languages. Real case studies show how Indigenous, minority, and post-colonial communities are reclaiming their stories on Wikipedia.
Wikimedia Campaigns Team Unveils New Tools for Community Organizers
Wikimedia Campaigns Team launches new tools to help community organizers run Wikipedia edit-a-thons, track impact, and access grants - making it easier than ever to grow free knowledge locally.
How to Edit Filters and Manage Pending Changes on High-Risk Wikipedia News Articles
Learn how edit filters and pending changes protect Wikipedia's high-risk news articles from vandalism and misinformation. Understand how to get your edits approved and what to do when they're rejected.
How the Wikimedia Foundation Is Tackling AI and Copyright Challenges
The Wikimedia Foundation is fighting to protect Wikipedia's open knowledge from being exploited by AI companies. They're enforcing copyright rules, building detection tools, and pushing for legal change to ensure AI gives credit where it's due.
What Wikipedia Pageviews Reveal About Public Interests Through Signpost Metrics
Wikipedia pageviews reveal what the public truly cares about - from global events to niche interests. The Signpost analyzes these metrics to uncover hidden trends in human curiosity and fact-seeking behavior.
Wikipedia Education Program for Teachers and Professors
The Wikipedia Education Program helps teachers and professors turn student research into real public knowledge. Students improve Wikipedia articles with academic sources, gaining critical skills while contributing to a global resource used by millions.
Notable Press Releases From Wikimedia Foundation: A Historical Review
A historical review of key Wikimedia Foundation press releases that shaped Wikipedia's role in defending open knowledge, fighting censorship, and combating misinformation since 2005.
