Tag: Wikipedia localization

Leona Whitcombe

How to Localize Wikipedia Templates and Modules: A Practical Guide

Learn how to localize Wikipedia templates and Lua modules for global audiences. Covers cultural nuances, technical best practices, and tools for effective multilingual wiki development.

Leona Whitcombe

Global Expansion: How Regional Hubs Power Wikipedia Communities

Regional hubs are the quiet force behind Wikipedia’s global growth, empowering local volunteers to create, protect, and expand knowledge in their own languages and cultures. From Nigeria to Nepal, these grassroots networks are reshaping who gets to write history.

Leona Whitcombe

Localization on Wikipedia: How Dates, Names, and Cultural Conventions Work Across Languages

Wikipedia adapts dates, names, and cultural formats to match local conventions across 300+ language editions, ensuring knowledge feels familiar and accurate to every reader-no matter where they are.