Wikipedia's 2025 Most-Read Articles Revealed
Charlie Kirk's page leads Wikipedia's 2025 traffic with 45M views after his assassination. See which political figures and events dominated the list.
Charlie Kirk's page leads Wikipedia's 2025 traffic with 45M views after his assassination. See which political figures and events dominated the list.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk's Wikipedia page was viewed nearly 45m times in 2025, topping the annual list following his fatal shooting at a university debate. Discover the full top 20.
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales abruptly ended an interview after being repeatedly questioned about whether he was the sole founder. The viral 48-second exchange has sparked debate online.
Remembering the life and legacy of Richard Gott, the radical Guardian journalist whose controversial reporting on liberation movements and later Wikipedia editing scandal left an indelible mark on journalism.
Dive into this week's essential reads exploring the quiet guardian of Wikipedia, why modern dating has forgotten how to flirt, and the powerful legacy of a legendary war photographer.
The Liberal Democrats are demanding answers from the government about why officials are using VPNs to access Wikipedia, raising concerns about internet freedom and transparency.
Billionaire Elon Musk takes on Wikipedia with his new platform Grokipedia, claiming to combat 'woke bias' and 'left-wing censorship' in online knowledge sharing.
Elon Musk's attempt to edit Wikipedia's World Series page was swiftly reverted by vigilant editors, highlighting the platform's commitment to reliable sourcing over celebrity influence.
Elon Musk's controversial AI-driven encyclopedia Grokipedia sparks outrage among UK academics and Wikipedia volunteers over accuracy concerns and alleged 'digital colonialism' tactics.
In an exclusive interview, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales reveals how his non-profit model once made him appear 'communist' and why he remains tech's most unconventional billionaire.
A lone gunman opened fire at a Wikipedia volunteer conference in New York, sending attendees fleeing for safety as bullets shattered windows in a shocking daylight attack.
Jimmy Wales launches scathing attack on Wikipedia's ideological shift, claiming 'politically biased' editors have corrupted the platform's original mission of neutrality
Larry Sanger reveals explosive allegations that intelligence agencies manipulated Wikipedia content on sensitive political subjects including the Iraq War and global terrorism.
The High Court rules that Wikipedia can avoid the strictest regulations under the UK's Online Safety Act, marking a significant victory for digital rights.
Wikipedia's parent organisation has launched a legal challenge against the UK's Online Safety Act, arguing it threatens freedom of expression and could impose 'unacceptable censorship' on the internet.
The Wikimedia Foundation takes legal action against the UK government, arguing that mass surveillance laws violate privacy rights and freedom of expression.