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18 Dec
What Triggers Massive Wikipedia Traffic During COVID-19-Style Surges
Leona Whitcombe

What Triggers Massive Wikipedia Traffic During COVID-19-Style Surges

Wikipedia sees massive traffic spikes during health crises and emergencies because people turn to it for clear, reliable answers when fear and uncertainty rise. It outperforms official sites with faster updates, plain language, and global access.

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