Achievements of Wikipedia

After the establishment of Wikipedia, It has covered a journey of becoming world’s largest internet information source. Wikipedia has achieved so many milestones in last 22 years. Here are some achievement that Wikipedia gain in the journey of 22 years.

1. Massive User Base: Wikipedia attracted 42.9 million unique visitors in January 2007, and by 2014, it received a huge eight billion page views every month.
2. Asteroid Named After Wikipedia: In January 2013, an asteroid was named “274301 Wikipedia” in recognition of Wikipedia’s impact on global knowledge sharing.
3. Wikipedia Monument: In October 2014, Wikipedia was honored with a physical monument, symbolizing its significance in the digital age.
4. Print Wikipedia: In July 2015, a project made 106 of Wikipedia’s 700-page volumes available as “Print Wikipedia,” highlighting the significance of its content.
5. Wikipedia on the Moon: In April 2019, a lunar lander carried a copy of the English Wikipedia to the Moon’s surface, showcasing its enduring legacy beyond Earth.
6. Global Ranking: As of December 2016, Wikipedia was ranked as the fifth most popular website globally, underscoring its worldwide reach.
7. Academic Impact: As of January 2024, English Wikipedia articles have been cited over 92,300 times in scholarly journals, attesting to their credibility and influence in academic research.

Wikipedia is a free online content website founded by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger on January 15, 2001. It is managed by it is hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, an American nonprofit organization. Articles on Wikipedia are created and edited by volunteers from around the world.

Wikipedia articles are accessible by anyone and anyone around the globe can edit the info which will be updated after being verified by the Wikipedia publisher team. It is one of the largest and most popular general reference works on the internet.

Wikipedia articles cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to popular culture and current events. The content on Wikipedia is constantly updated and expanded by a community of editors who contribute their knowledge and expertise.