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Wikimedia Foundation Budget Announcement and Spending Priorities for 2026
The Wikimedia Foundation's 2026 budget prioritizes infrastructure, global access, and editor tools over growth. With 7 million donors and no ads, it's focused on keeping Wikipedia fast, free, and reliable for everyone.
How to Cross-Post Signpost Stories to Wikimedia Diff: Best Practices
Learn how to properly cross-post Signpost stories to Wikimedia Diff with clear guidelines, formatting rules, and submission tips to reach a global audience and support transparency in Wikipedia's community.
Wikimedia Foundation Legal Updates Affecting Wikipedia Editors
New legal updates from the Wikimedia Foundation shift responsibility to Wikipedia editors, requiring careful sourcing and legal awareness. Editors must now use new tools and follow stricter rules to stay protected.
The Evolution of Wikipedia's Copyright Policies and Licensing
Wikipedia’s shift from GFDL to Creative Commons licensing transformed how global knowledge is shared. Learn how its copyright policies evolved to support free reuse, community enforcement, and AI-era challenges.
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 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.
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.
Privacy Policy: How Wikipedia Protects Editor Information
Wikipedia protects editor privacy by hiding IP addresses, avoiding tracking, and allowing anonymous edits. No personal data is collected unless you create an account - and even then, your real identity stays secret.
The Sister Projects Task Force: Wikimedia Foundation's Review of Wikinews
Wikinews, Wikimedia Foundation's volunteer-run news site, underwent a major review in 2025. The Sister Projects Task Force found declining participation but strong value among educators and researchers - leading to new tools, training, and language support to ensure its survival.
How CentralNotice Banners on Wikipedia Are Approved and Governed
Wikipedia’s CentralNotice banners are carefully approved to maintain neutrality and trust. Learn how fundraising and policy messages are reviewed, who controls them, and why commercial or biased content is never allowed.
Legal Actions: Defending Wikipedia Against Censorship and Takedowns
Wikipedia faces increasing legal pressure from governments seeking to censor facts. Learn how the Wikimedia Foundation defends free knowledge against takedowns - and how you can help.
Safety and Integrity Investments: Protecting Wikipedians
Wikipedia relies on volunteers who face real threats for editing controversial topics. The Wikimedia Foundation is investing in safety tools, legal aid, and anonymity features to protect these editors and preserve the integrity of free knowledge.
