Wikipedia:Requests for permissions

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    Requests for permissions

    This page enables administrators to handle requests for permissions on the English Wikipedia. Administrators are able to modify account creator, autopatrolled, confirmed, file mover, extended confirmed, mass message sender, new page reviewer, page mover, pending changes reviewer, rollback, and template editor rights, and AutoWikiBrowser access.

    Editors wishing to request a permission flag here should do so following the procedure below. Editors requesting permissions are advised to periodically revisit the requests page, as notifications will not always be given after a decision is made. Editors should not expect their request to be answered right away and should remember to be patient when filing a request. To find out what permissions your account has, go to Special:Preferences, where your permissions are listed in the user profile tab under "Member of groups".

    Requests for permissions are archived regularly; please see Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Archive for an index of past requests.

    Bot report: No errors! Report generated at 11:30, 26 August 2025 (UTC)

    Permissions

    Handled here

    • Account creator (add request · view requests): The account creator flag is granted to users who are active in the request an account process. The flag removes the limit on the maximum number of new accounts that can be created in a 24 hour period. It also allows users to make accounts with names similar to other accounts. The account creator flag is only given to users who participate in the ACC process and may be removed without notice should a user's participation in the account creation process cease.
    • Autopatrolled (add request · view requests): The autopatrolled flag is granted to users who are active in the creation of new articles. This tool is granted so their creations are auto patrolled in Special:NewPages. Unlike other requests, any user may nominate an editor for Autopatrolled, even without that user's consent. A user who wishes to have this flag generally should have created at least 25 articles and must be trusted, experienced, and must have demonstrated they are familiar with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines, especially WP:BLP and Wikipedia:Notability.
    • AutoWikiBrowser (add request · view requests): AutoWikiBrowser is a semi-automated MediaWiki editor for Microsoft Windows, designed to make tedious repetitive tasks quicker and easier. It is essentially a browser that automatically opens up a new page when the last is saved. When set to do so, it suggests some changes (typically formatting) that are generally meant to be incidental to the main change. Please read the rules of use and registration requirements on the main page before requesting permission. This is not a true user right, but access needs to be granted by administrators just like other permissions. If approved, your name will be added to the CheckPage. Users with under 250 non-automated mainspace edits or 500 total mainspace edits are rarely approved. You will need to give a reason for wanting AWB access.
    • Confirmed (add request · view requests): The confirmed flag may be granted to new users who have not yet hit the threshold for autoconfirmed status. These are users who have not had both 10 edits and 4 days experience. People with this flag can upload files and edit semi-protected pages before hitting the autoconfirmed flag. Users requesting this flag must indicate clearly why they should be exempted from the customary confirmation period.
    • Event coordinator (add request · view requests): The event coordinator user right allows editors to create multiple new accounts, and to temporarily confirm accounts so that they can create new articles.
    • Extended confirmed (add request · view requests): The extended confirmed flag is normally automatically added to accounts after 500 edits and 30 days, but may be added to legitimate alternate accounts of users that already have this access. The flag allows users to edit pages under extended confirmed protection.
    • File mover (add request · view requests): The file mover user right is intended to allow users experienced in working with files to rename them, subject to policy, with the ease that autoconfirmed users already enjoy when renaming Wikipedia articles.
    • Mass message sender (add request · view requests): Mass message sender enables users to send messages to multiple users at once. This flag is given to users who have made requests for delivery in the past, clearly showing an understanding of the guidance for use.
    • New page reviewer (add request · view requests): The new page reviewer user right allows users to mark pages as patrolled and use the page curation toolbar. At administrators' discretion, the right may be accorded on a time limited basis or indefinite.
    • Page mover (add request · view requests): The page mover user right allows users experienced in working with article names to move them, subject to policy, without leaving behind a redirect. They may also move all subpages when moving the parent page(s). General guidelines include making 3,000 edits and 6 months of editing history. At administrators' discretion, the right may be accorded on a time limited basis or indefinite.
    • Pending changes reviewer (add request · view requests): The reviewer flag is granted to users who are experienced enough with Wikipedia editing and its policies for contributing to the process of reviewing articles placed under pending changes.
    • Rollback (add request · view requests): Rollback enables users to remove vandalism much more quickly and efficiently than by undoing it. Users who do not demonstrate an understanding of what constitutes capable vandalism fighting, either because they have no or little history of doing so, or show a poor ability to discern between good and bad faith edits will not be granted this right. Also, it is unlikely that editors with under 200 mainspace edits will have their request granted. For a more detailed explanation of rollback and information about when it is appropriate to use the tool, see Wikipedia:Rollback. For information about the technical details of the feature, see here.
    • Template editor (add request · view requests): The template editor flag allows users to edit protected templates and Lua modules. General guidelines for granting include making at least 1,000 edits overall (with at least 150 to templates or modules), being a registered user for over a year, and having a record of successfully proposing significant edits to several protected templates. Users should demonstrate proficiency with template syntax and an understanding of the need for caution when editing heavily-used templates.
    • Temporary account IP viewer (add request · view requests): IP masking is coming to the English Wikipedia in September 2025. To prepare for this, non-admins may request access to view temporary account data.

    Handled elsewhere

    Several permissions are requested and handled elsewhere:

    Review and removal of permissions

    The requests for permissions process is not used to review or remove user rights:

    The bureaucrat, checkuser, and oversight permissions are removed at meta:Steward requests/Permissions. Stewards will typically not carry out such requests unless they are made on behalf of the Arbitration Committee, by a user who is requesting their own access be removed, or in cases of an emergency.

    Process

    Requestors

    To make a request for a permission, click "add request" next to the appropriate header and fill in the reason for wanting permission.

    Administrators

    Administrators are permitted to grant account creator, autopatrolled, confirmed, event coordinator, file mover, mass message sender, new page reviewer, page mover, pending changes reviewer, rollback and template editor flags to any user who meets the criteria explained above and can be trusted not to abuse the tool(s). Administrators may either grant these permissions permanently or temporarily. For convenience, a bot will automatically comment with relevant data if the user does not meet configurable qualifications. Even if the bot does not comment, administrators should review the user's contributions and logs to ensure the tools will be used appropriately and check for any indication of potential misuse.

    Once an administrator has granted a permission or decided to deny a request, they should add {{done}} or {{not done}} respectively under the request with their comments. If a user already has the requested permission, or is autoconfirmed and requesting confirmed, {{already done}} should be used. N hours after the last comment was made (as specified by the config), the request will be archived automatically: approved requests will be placed here; declined requests will go here. See User:MusikBot/PermClerk#Archiving for more information on archiving functionality.

    Other editors

    Requests for permissions is primarily intended for editors requesting a permission for their own account. Other editors are welcome to comment if they have specific information that is relevant to that request that a patrolling administrator is unlikely to discover for themselves. Otherwise, since only administrators can effectively respond to these requests, general comments or 'clerking' by other users are rarely helpful. Non-administrators cannot "decline" to grant a request, because they're not in a position to accept it.

    A limited exception to this is Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Autopatrolled, where third party nominations are encouraged. Other editors should still avoid offering general remarks on requests and leave the final decision to an administrator.

    Current requests

    Account creator


    Autopatrolled

    Requested this permission ~2 months ago, denied because I was mostly creating auto-notable stubs. I think I have expanded the types of articles I create, including well-sourced local pages or biographical entries where I take time to source subjects that do not inherently meet a generic notability criteria. (I still do create auto-notable pages sometimes, but those no longer make up the majority of pages I create.) As a new page reviewer, I got good experience with the notability guidelines reviewing articles during the backlog drive WP:MAY25, and also participating in AfD. Thought about requesting again as I have run into a few of my own pages while reviewing pages that are in topics I contribute to/am interested in. Yoblyblob (Talk) :) 02:15, 28 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Also wanted to mention that if I am unsure of a subject's notability, I will utilize WP:AFC for my own articles occasionally Yoblyblob (Talk) :) 02:18, 28 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for autopatrolled declined in the past 90 days ([1]). MusikBot talk 02:20, 28 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Came here to request this permission for a different user, but since Yoblyblob is referencing their WP:MAY25 NPP work, it is worth noting that among the re-reviews of each patroller's work, 14/17 of their patrol decisions were approved. Of the remainder, two were drafted/redirected as WP:TOOSOON coverage of 2026 state elections and one was drafted for lacking enough coverage to qualify under WP:NEVENT. Considering they were the fifth most active patroller of the drive, this accuracy is good, not great. ViridianPenguin🐧 (💬) 19:20, 20 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Yeah, I took note of that during the drive. I may have tried to do too much too soon into being granted the permission, but would like to think I take a lot more care now during reviews. Yoblyblob (Talk) :) 01:23, 15 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I was granted a two month trial for this. Have created 100+ articles with 10K+ edits and will continue to do so. CherryPie94 🍒🥧 (talk) 23:19, 11 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user was granted temporary autopatrolled rights by Dr vulpes (expires 00:00, 15 July 2025 (UTC)). MusikBot talk 23:20, 11 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    The sourcing provided here does not appear to meet WP:NORG, which requires "significant coverage in multiple reliable secondary sources that are independent of the subject". Can you provide sources that establish the notability of this organization? voorts (talk/contributions) 22:22, 1 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    I agree some of the sourcing used is WP:CORPTRIV — the foundation has extensive coverage in Korea. I've just added some stronger pieces. The pre/post interview text in this Forbes feature is one with significant secondary coverage. CherryPie94 🍒🥧 (talk) 05:24, 3 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
      Not done NORG requires secondary coverage. Those are all primary news stories. voorts (talk/contributions) 23:55, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    I'm okay without the role, or a trial if possible, but can't WP:SECONDARY sources rely on primary sources for their material, making analytic or evaluative claims about them? Tech42 Donga demonstrate. I will admit this article is hard to find excellent secondary sources for because there just are so many about the organization. CherryPie94 🍒🥧 (talk) 23:52, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    As part of the Women in Red project, I create pages about women by translating, adapting, and improving articles from the Spanish Wikipedia. Onatic (talk) 21:00, 25 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done voorts (talk/contributions) 23:59, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I have created more than 25 non redirect articles within the past few weeks and 53 non redirects overall. The two mainspace ones that have been deleted were by my own request, thanks to a slip of the "Publish changes" button. Aside from those, all have been approved by the adminteam. I would greatly be thankful to receive this permission. Luxtaythe2nd (Talk to me...) 17:56, 26 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Why is citypopulation.de a reliable source? voorts (talk/contributions) 00:03, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Hello,

    I would like to request the autopatrolled user right. I have created around 30 well-sourced, policy-compliant articles on the English Wikipedia.

    In addition to my contributions here, I am an administrator (sysop) on the Persian Wikipedia (fa.wikipedia), where I have been active for many years, focusing on content creation, vandalism control, and community support.

    Granting this right would help reduce the workload of new page patrollers, as my article creations usually meet Wikipedia’s quality standards.

    Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

    Best regards, Shahnamk (talk) 19:08, 28 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Per WP:NONENG, "English-language sources are preferred over non-English ones when they are available and of equal quality and relevance". For In the Mesh, did you search for English-language sources? voorts (talk/contributions) 00:10, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Also, it appears that you translated the article from fa:چرخدنده (کتاب) without attribution, which is required per Help:Translation#Licensing. Could you please repair the attribution for that article and any others that you translated from fa-wiki without attribution? voorts (talk/contributions) 00:15, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Hello,

    I would like to request the autopatrolled user right. I’ve created several articles, many of which are currently live and meet Wikipedia’s guidelines on notability and reliable sourcing.

    I’m familiar with the key content policies such as WP:N, WP:V, WP:RS, and WP:NPOV, and consistently apply them when creating or editing articles.

    I understand that this permission is intended to reduce the workload of new page reviewers by marking trusted users’ pages as reviewed automatically, and I believe my contributions demonstrate the consistency and policy alignment expected for this role.

    I have not received any blocks or serious warnings, and I’m committed to continuing constructive, policy-compliant editing.

    Thank you for your time and consideration. Sweetabena (talk) 23:39, 28 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Hi @Sweetabena: I’ve gone through some of the articles you’ve created, including Daniel Dung Mahama, Simon Akibange Aworigo, Anabah Thomas Winsum, and Nikyema Billa Alamzy. I noticed that these pages have been tagged for AI-generated content (WP:LLM). Could you please clarify this? Additionally, the article on Bright Owusu has a notability issue. Have you made any efforts to address or fix that? I also noticed that most of your articles are about politicians or MPs, which is generally a relatively easier area for a New Page Patroller. Regards! Baqi:) (talk) 12:15, 31 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Hi @Jannatulbaqi,
    Thanks for your response and for reviewing my request.
    I've now gone through the articles you mentioned; Daniel Dung Mahama, Simon Akibange Aworigo, Anabah Thomas Winsum, and Nikyema Billa Alamzy and made revisions to ensure they fully reflect a human-authored tone, improve clarity, and adhere to Wikipedia’s content policies. I manually wrote these articles based on reliable sources, and I’ve taken extra care to revise any sections that might have appeared too generic or AI-like in style.
    Regarding Bright Owusu, I realized that the subject is better known publicly as “C-Confion,” which is the name used in most reliable sources. I initially created a redirect page under that name, and since C-Confion better reflects WP:COMMONNAME, I’ve submitted a technical move request at WP:RM/TR to move the article accordingly.
    While many of my articles are in the political space, I’ve focused on that area because it's typically easier to demonstrate notability. That said, I’m open to expanding into other areas and continuing to improve the range and quality of my contributions.
    I appreciate your time and consideration, and I remain committed to constructive, policy-compliant editing. Thank you so much.Sweetabena (talk) 21:05, 31 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    I don't think answers the implicit question, Sweetabena, which is "did you use AI" in the first place? Also, I confess parts of your comment seem a little LLM-y particularly and made revisions to ensure they fully reflect a human-authored tone, improve clarity, and adhere to Wikipedia’s content policies. I manually wrote these articles based on reliable sources, and I’ve taken extra care to revise any sections that might have appeared too generic or AI-like in style, although the misuse of the semicolon before the list of articles looks like a legit human error. Please divulge the extent to which you have used AI in your editing. Cremastra (talk · contribs) 00:14, 8 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Hi Cremastra Yes, I have used ChatGPT to assist with drafting some article content. However, I review, fact-check, and revise it to ensure it maintains a human-authored standard and aligns with Wikipedia's content policies. I see AI as a support tool, not a replacement for editorial responsibility.Sweetabena (talk) 05:19, 8 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
      Not done AI use and using AI to respond to concerns about AI use are both very concerning. voorts (talk/contributions) 00:17, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    As a part of Wikipedia: Tambayan Philippines and the Music Task Force, I would like to request the autopatrolled user right. I have created over 25 articles, most of which are currently live and have been built with careful attention to WP:N, WP:V, and reliable sourcing. And also I understand that the autopatrolled right is meant to ease the workload of new page reviewrs by automatically marking new pages from trusted users as reviewed. Thank you! AdobongPogi masarap 🍛 04:21, 30 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Comment: AdobongPogi, your article Popo (film) need to address this. Administrators will flag that and it might affect your request as autopatrolled. But i will Weak Support for this. ROY is WAR Talk! (Non-administrator comment) 08:22, 15 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Had my first AP request declined due to my poor judgement with notability of railway stations. I've learned from that mistake (and cleaned up after myself), and I've created articles like Expo 2025 pavilions (Although this was a collaboration with Epicgenius) and Magical Girl Witch Trials since my request was declined. AlphaBetaGamma (Talk/report any mistakes here) 01:06, 31 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Link to their first request. TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 15:21, 5 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
      Done voorts (talk/contributions) 00:23, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Hello! I've created a large number of My Little Pony and mathematics articles. I have over 6,700 edits and will continue to edit for as long as I can. I'm requesting autopatrol permissions so that the NPP backlog will be less cluttered with my articles. I believe I've demonstrated a solid understanding of the policies and guidelines with my articles, particularly with my coverage of various aspects of the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom. Thank you! GregariousMadness (talk to me!) 17:14, 3 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I have created more than 25 articles, over several years. I learnt over time to understand the notability criteria well. My new pages do not require attention from patrollers. Only one page I created is marked as deleted (it was recreated under a slightly different name). I have overall over 1000 edits. Thank you for the consideration. Queenofboston (talk) 12:24, 5 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    @Queenofboston: Thank you for your contributions. Spot-checking one of your creations at random, Michelle Meagher, indicated direct copying from a source (report) and non-neutral prose ("Meagher was confronted with a crisis of consciousness", also closely paraphrased from the source). I'll leave a message on your talk page with more information about copyright considerations on Wikipedia, and I would recommend reading about the encyclopedic tone that should be used in articles. For these reasons, I don't think autopatrolled would be appropriate for you at the moment. Please let me know if you have any questions. TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 15:13, 5 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    @TechnoSquirrel69 the article you singled out for copyright issues was published in 2024. The Michelle Meagher Wikipedia entry was created by me in 2023 with the contested phrase in it. So the 2024 article copied the 2023 Wikipedia page not the other way round. I did not infringe any copyright of the 2024 article as it did not exist at the time of the page creation. Queenofboston (talk) 18:02, 5 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    I'm not seeing a date on the Green European Journal page, although it was only archived in the Wayback Machine in 2024. Even leaving that aside, though, there remain the issues of neutrality and close paraphrasing.
    I looked at another one of your creations for more information. Your most recent one, Aline Blankertz, has statements without citations, and doesn't demonstrate the subject's notability — the existing sources are either primary sources, like interviews or podcast appearances, or don't have significant coverage of the subject. However, I will note that I found no copyright-related issues here. I maintain that it would be beneficial for your creations to get a once-over from new pages patrol. TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 23:52, 5 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    The information you flagged as missing citation was contained in the sources cited immediately prior, I now double-cite them in the two instances you flagged.
    I am not saying that my pages cannot be improved but my pages bring additions to Wikipedia. I focus on women as it is an objective of Wikipedia to re-balance the coverage away from a bias favoring pages of men Wikipedia:WikiProject Women in Red, I believe this is valuable contribution. There are profiles of Aline Blankertz in leading German media outlets, only one source is a podcast and it is produced by an established German media outlet, that is a valid source in my understanding, it is not a podcast produced by the subject. None of the sources in that article are authored by the subject of the article. My pages do not have copyrights issues, as now clarified. I use some sources in foreign languages but it is not the policy of Wikipedia to disregard or downgrade sources that are in foreign languages for purposes of notability. Queenofboston (talk) 09:13, 6 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I have created 38 articles in the last year and a half, with 0 deletions. I have brought two of my most recent five creations to GA status. I am very careful to make sure every statement in my creations is properly sourced and I hope to help reduce the workload at NPP. OceanGunfish (talk) 19:44, 16 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    +1 (Non-administrator comment) Spot-checked. Seems a good candidate. Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 14:01, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I have, in my time on Wikipedia, created numerous new articles. I do admit that a decent number of them have been species articles, but I make sure that they are all expanded from a stub if possible. I have waited for a while to request this, and I do think that it is finally time. MallardTV Talk to me! 15:42, 18 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I am requesting autopatrolled rights to decrease NPP backlog. I have created 400+ articles, and have demonstrated knowledge of notability guidelines throughout 3 and a half years editing. I have not edited for about a month, but plan to get back into Wikipedia. Thank you for your consideration. Masohpotato (talk) 05:18, 21 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    After a few months break, I have decided to become active on the English Wikipedia once more. In this new period of activity, I look forward to creating new articles of high quality. As a New page patroller myself, I know how much of a backlog there is. Since I have created a considerable amount of clean articles in the past (mostly related to history, geography and entomology), and am hoping to make many more in the future, I am requesting the Autopatrolled right to slightly ease the work of patrollers such as myself. Thank you! UserMemer (chat) Tribs 21:44, 21 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I have created 46 pages currently, and in my more recent Wikipedia editing experience have focused largely on creating high quality and well sourced pages on politicians who automatically pass WP:NPOL, as well as having created pages on political parties, figures, and elections that clearly meet other or general notability guidelines. Having this permission would therefore help free up the workload of new page reviewers. Greenleader(2) (talk) 14:28, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I am returning to request full rights after the three-month trial period expired. During the trial period, I encountered no issues and successfully created many articles to contribute to Women in Red/Missing articles by nationality/Myanmar. Hteiktinhein (talk) 07:53, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]


    AutoWikiBrowser

    I do a lot of work adding and improving short descriptions, and I also spend time fixing typos and cleaning up citations.

    AWB would make these routine, non-controversial edits much faster, and I’ll be sure to review every change before saving to keep everything in line with Wikipedia’s guidelines.

    Thanks for considering! Zxm92 (talk) 03:31, 16 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 23:19, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Most of my edits are fixing typos, cleaning up citations improving short descriptions and fixing bare URLs. I also spend time watching recent changes and reverting vandalism. Having AWB will help me make these small, routine edits faster and more consistent. I will always check my edits before saving and use the tool responsibly. Thank you. 🐍 Thilio🤖 04:41, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]



    Confirmed


    Event coordinator

    I have recently completed Wikimedia UK's "train the trainer" programme and will be running and facilitating editing events for both the Wikimedia UK Chapter and Wikimedia LGBT+ User Group. — OwenBlacker (he/him; Talk) 11:22, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done —Femke 🐦 (talk) 12:47, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Extended confirmed

    I've been working on expanding English-language articles about interwar Romanian far-right movements and figures. I need access to the Content Translation tool in order to translate existing Romanian pages on lesser-known yet important subjects concerning the creation, development, and impact of the far-right in Romanian society, as well as the ties of Romanian elites to the far-right. This would help me fill in some overlooked gaps within the English articles and provide readers with much more context. As for my editing skills, I know I’m still lacking in some aspects, but I’m actively working on improving them. Cristian9343 (talk) 17:37, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Not done. If you wish to use the translation tool for pages which don't exist on the English Wikipedia, set the destination page to a new page in the Draft: namespace and it should work without requiring this group. stwalkerster (talk) 19:10, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    File mover

    I occasionally upload files, and would appreciate being able to remedy any errant titles on my own in the instances that a mis-spelling might occur. I do not intend to make overly-broad use of this right; rather plan to use it sparely to quickly-repair any such necessary issues as they might errantly occur. SecretName101 (talk) 09:22, 21 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    @SecretName101: Have you made any other rename requests than this one? ~ Jenson (SilverLocust 💬) 05:52, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Mass message sender



    New page reviewer

    I have been patrolling nepal related articles for months. In recent times we can see many COI, UPE and promotional editing issues. Being a local, i have advantages while dealing with such cases. I have learned from my earlier mistake and ready to contribute. Recently had contributed to reduce AFC backlog JUNE 2025 and earned barnstar. Rahmatula786 (talk) 00:57, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 2 requests for new page reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([2][3]). MusikBot talk 01:00, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
      Not done You didn't disclose that your request for NPR has been declined twice in the past 3 months and you haven't addressed the concerns raised in the last rejections. voorts (talk/contributions) 19:17, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    I am aware of the fact that bot mention about decline within 3 months. In my previous request i had mentioned it that my request was declined. So not intended to hide it. I mentioned about learning from my mistakes. I am actively patrolling nepal related articles. And if you find any problems in that since last decline, plz let me know. You can watch my CSD, AFD, and tags i have put. Plz have a look here how I detected COI in a reviewed article. Draft talk:Jagadiswor Narsingh KC.
    i just wanted to request for September month NPP right for backlog. If I can’t do good. I won’t request again.
    I am happy to wait and improve if you say. Rahmatula786 (talk) 02:48, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    My NPPR is going to expire soon and would like to renew it, likely to permanent. I know this is early, but I have some major exams next week and won't edit much (and when I do, I probably will forget about this). Really sorry. Thanks, Cactus🌵 spiky ouch 08:41, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user was granted temporary new page reviewer rights by Sohom Datta (expires 00:00, 1 September 2025 (UTC)). MusikBot talk 08:50, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Cactusisme, could you please comment and reflect on your checkuser block from June 2024-January 2025? While technically speaking you've cleared the prerequisite of having a clean block log for the past six months, I will say that it's rather unusual to be able to regain the community's trust enough for advanced permissions following a checkuser block in such a short timespan. Courtesy ping to admins that have been involved, Sohom Datta, Spicy, PhilKnight signed, Rosguill talk 14:18, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    For what it's worth, I found Cactusisme's track record post their block to be pretty good (which led me to grant the right) and saw the grant of RB and PCR as a recognition of the fact that the communities confidence in Cactus was on the path towards restoration. Sohom (talk) 14:50, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Yes, I was blocked for sock puppetry from June 2024 to Jan 2025.when I first started editing Wikipedia, I thought it was just a sandbox where you can do anything in. However, soon after the block, I decided to read up more Wp policies which resulted in me gaining more knowledge of the purpose of Wikipedia. Since the block, I have been contributing and learning in Simple EN Wiki, where I hold patroller (patrol and autopatrol) and rollbacker perms. After appealing my block here, I was granted an unblock by PhilKnight after consultation with Spicy (the full discussion can be seen in my archives). Over the months after my block, I have contributed to creating redirects for new users as well as helping people. I have also been focussed on reverting vandalism (therefore I got rollbacker and PCR). Thanks, Cactus🌵 spiky ouch 22:44, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Hi, my NPR rights will expire on September 1, and I would like to renew it to clean up the backlogs next month. Thanks! Halley luv Filipino ❤ (Talk) 15:53, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user was granted temporary new page reviewer rights by Sohom Datta (expires 00:00, 1 September 2025 (UTC)). MusikBot talk 16:00, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    extended until the end of September, as you only appear to have reviewed one article, aside from a handful tagged with CSD   Done signed, Rosguill talk 14:24, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I have been very active in patrolling for vandalism and would like to help out by reviewing new pages to ensure they are appropriate content (notable, not attack, etc) and help new authors by offering suggestions for improvement if needed. — Safety Cap ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ (talk) 19:59, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done for the month of September as a trial run, after which you may reapply. signed, Rosguill talk 14:29, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I would like to help the backlog by reviewing pages. See my AFD stats for my experience in deletion processes. Scoria (talk) 03:30, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done until the end of September as a trial run, after which you may reapply signed, Rosguill talk 14:31, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I participated in the last May 2025 backlog drive, and I want to participate again in the upcoming September 2025 drive. AstrooKai (Talk) 15:52, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Track record looks good,   Done signed, Rosguill talk 20:08, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I want to help go through the backlog. I've had experience going through newpages without the permission, typically doing minor improvements such MOS stuff and categorizing or tagging them (which is what this is about). I enjoy finding forgotten articles, because those are the ones that typically need the most improvement. EatingCarBatteries (contributions, talk) 06:14, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done through September as a trial run, after which you may reapply. signed, Rosguill talk 20:12, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I have some experience in editing and I hope my knowledge and understanding of the Wikipedia's content policies and guidelines are adequate to perform the task of new page patrolling. I would like to join the September backlog drive and that's why I am requesting this role for that period. Thanks! Vgbyp (talk) 07:34, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done through September as a trial run, after which you may reapply. signed, Rosguill talk 20:14, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    My NPR rights expire in a week and I would like to extend them. I'm a prolific AfC reviewer (not as prolific as Qcne though) and I would also like to participate in the upcoming NPR backlog. Aydoh8[what have I done now?] 10:36, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user was granted temporary new page reviewer rights by Sohom Datta (expires 00:00, 1 September 2025 (UTC)) and has had 1 request for new page reviewer declined in the past 90 days ([4]). MusikBot talk 10:40, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Reviews seem mostly ok, but there were a few accepted articles that were later deleted (e.g. Vuk Topličević, GFL 2 (2025)) and at least one where signs of COI were not addressed (Isadora Petrauskas). I think another trial run through the month of September is appropriate,   Done signed, Rosguill talk 20:25, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I was granted NPP rights a while ago, but they expired in July, and I'd like to have them again so I can look through new articles when I feel like it, and maybe participate in the upcoming drive. I have a lot of AfD experience and have now accumulated a good amount of NPP experience as well -- hopefully I've done a pretty good job reviewing articles. I have also created a number of new articles, mostly when I'm surprised Wikipedia doesn't have an article on something yet. As for interacting with new editors, I've spent some time on the Teahouse and talk pages, so I have some experience. So, I'd like to apply for rights again. Mrfoogles (talk) 16:33, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Oh, and I should clarify I'm also applying because I plan to dabble in AfC a bit (also have some experience in that if I remember correctly), and this permission lets you do both. Mrfoogles (talk) 16:39, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I received an automated "Invitation to join New pages patrol" back in Feb 2024 but didn't have the time to get involved. I've created just over 50 articles, done the occasional WP:HEY to improve articles at AfD and have spent a lot of time finding/adding sources. I'm requesting temporary new page reviewer rights to participate in the September backlog drive. I figured a backlog drive is good way to figure out if this is an area I'd like to spend my wiki time more long term. Thanks! Sariel Xilo (talk) 17:00, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I would like to request this user right, so that I can contribute to reducing the backlog. I have been an editor since 2011, and in all my edits have always been committed to improving Wikipedia through copyediting, adding information, updating pages, reverting unconstructive edits, and so forth. I have sometimes contributed to AfD discussions, as well as sometimes closing RfCs and other discussions in order to help reduce the backlog at CR, and I have a strong general knowledge of policy. I have sometimes created articles, which have always passed review. Dionysodorus (talk) 19:22, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I acknowledge that I have reviewed the NPP reviewer requirements, guidelines, and relevant policies before making this request. The upcoming backlog drives provides a good opportunity for assisting in new page reviews along with additional oversight (due to re-reviews) and enagement with the community. I had a request declined a few months ago as I had just started to contribute again after a period of inactivity, but I hope my contributions since then speak for my continued engagement. WeWake (talk) 21:26, 24 August 2025 (UTC)— WeWake (talk) 21:26, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I'd like to try this out for the September drive. -- D'n'B-📞 -- 08:51, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Requesting renewal of NPR permissions a bit early, so that I may take-part in the backlog drive without interruption. Thank you, and I'd be happy to answer any questions deemed-necessary. MWFwiki (talk) 20:32, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user was granted temporary new page reviewer rights by Sohom Datta (expires 00:00, 1 September 2025 (UTC)). MusikBot talk 20:40, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I'd like to request NPR rights to participate in the upcoming September 2025 drive and help reduce the backlog. Ckfasdf (talk) 08:32, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]



    Page mover

    I have been editing for a long time, with nearly now 34,000 contributions to EN-wiki and over 41,000 total contributions across other projects (like the Commons, with hundreds of uploads). I have also done 371 page moves, primarily draftspace to mainspace. Honestly, having the page move permission would stop me having to request deletion of redirects, only to wait several hours with no page mover checking the non-controversial speedy delete category, and just decide to do a new name to get a draft into mainspace. It would make editing a little more convenient for me and also take an extra possible task off administrator workloads. The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 20:30, 17 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Page movers can't delete redirects, they can suppress creating ones when moving however. Tenshi! (Talk page) 20:35, 17 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Oh. What perm do I need to request to delete a redirect prior to a draftspace --> mainspace move? I'm still requesting the page mover right, since with it, I could always do round-robin to accomplish what I described above. But, is there a specific perm that allows for the redirect deletion, or is that only administrators? The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 20:46, 17 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Only administrators currently can delete existing redirects as far as I know. Page movers can move over those redirects if they don't have significant history though. Tenshi! (Talk page) 20:50, 17 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Gotcha! Hopefully an administrator believes granting me the page mover perm fully will be beneficial to Wikipedia for round-robin moves. I was previously granted it on a three-month temporary basis. Thank you for clearing up my question! The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 21:24, 17 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Normal users can delete a redirect, if the page they're moving to is a redirect back to its title, and only has a single page history (WP:MOR). JuniperChill (talk) 22:00, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
      Done Clear use for the perm. voorts (talk/contributions) 21:55, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I remember requesting the right at the last day of 2024, and suddenly had to take a break from Wikipedia until June. I totally forgot I only had this right for two months and thought I would lose it after 12 months of inactivity. But anyway, I am requesting this tool to help out at WP:RM/TR (and closing RMs) seeing I made a few RM/TR requests and performed some since my wikibreak. JuniperChill (talk) 22:57, 20 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    (Non-administrator comment) Thank you for helping out with RMs, however none of your RM 4 noms this year resulted in a move, which is a bit concerning for me. However, I will note that the two RM discussions participated in (that were not your RM nom), your view was in alignment with consensus. TiggerJay(talk) 23:40, 20 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Although the RMs of Talk:Sun Haven and Talk:Melbourne Airport (suburb) were successful. I also made a bold move of Virgin Trains (open-access operator) by adding a hyphen. and have requested an RMTR move of Kent Station to Kent station without being reverted. JuniperChill (talk) 00:25, 21 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    I apologize for the oversight, your RM for the airport did not show up in the toolforge search linked above. I'll defer to an admin to further process your request. I will say this is not a strict object, but simply a comment on observed activity. TiggerJay(talk) 04:31, 21 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
      Done for 2 months. Since you didn't use this improperly the first time (when I granted it previously), I'll give you the same opportunity now. Since you only used it once before your wikibreak, I would like to see more of a track record before extending it indefinitely. ~ Jenson (SilverLocust 💬) 06:19, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    With 7 years experience as an editor, I am familiar with the various use of rights. Presently I have made around 85,000 edits and created 1044 articles in the main space. I feel the need of Page mover rights to deal with redirects and disregard of naming conventions. I assure you that I will not misuse the feature. Thanks in anticipation. Rickyurs (talk) 04:20, 21 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Not done You don't really have a history of making those kinds of page moves and have very limited RM/TR and RM history. voorts (talk/contributions) 21:54, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I fight a lot of SPAM, UPE, and SOCKS which often leads me to move pages to draft space from main space. Having page mover will help me suppress the redirect and save admins time. I am not sure if this will help with accepting drafts which have a redirect title occupying the main space, but I have reviewed over 4,000 page at AfC so it would be helpful with that as well. CNMall41 (talk) 04:29, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    This would be useful for publishing drafts via round-robin swap rather than {{db-afc-move}} (and for draftification). However, WP:PMCRITERIA#4 isn't satisfied due to a 36hr EW pblock (not for 3RR).
    ~ Jenson (SilverLocust 💬) 17:42, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    @SilverLocust:, Thanks for the question. I did review and know there was a 3RR in the last six months and won't give my opinion on it other than it was correct on its face. Only block in my 11 years here and I took the last line of PMCRITERIA to mean you have the right to grant it despite, and also have the right to deny even if I met all those requirements. If you would prefer me to wait until that period has ended I can do so. Was just trying to help save others some time. Ether way, thanks for consideration. --CNMall41 (talk) 17:51, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    When seeking an exception, you should disclose that you don't meet the guidelines. (That you didn't disclose that, along with your uncertainty that this would help with accepting drafts, made me question whether you had read relevant parts of the page.) ~ Jenson (SilverLocust 💬) 18:00, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    You are correct. I should not have assumed that you would assume. Definitely was not hiding anything but I should have pointed it out since it was one of the criteria. That is 100% on me. The question I had about whether or not it would be relevant was to do with moves to the mainspace where a redirect already occupies the title. My understanding is that I would still need an administrator to delete that redirect so I can move. Is that correct? --CNMall41 (talk) 22:43, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    No, as I tried to explain in my first sentence, a page mover can swap a draft with a redirect. See, for example, Draft:Ben Mayes (cricketer)Draft:Ben Mayes (cricketer) (revision history), which was swapped with Ben Mayes (cricketer). ~ Jenson (SilverLocust 💬) 03:49, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    Well, I read it a few times and for some reason the wires in my brain are not lining up. I think it would be best to withdraw this request as I do not want a tool that I do not fully understand. For some reason I cannot even get my head around the example you provided. I apologize for wasting your time here. Maybe in the future it will click and I will be back. --CNMall41 (talk) 04:44, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    All right. I was still considering the request, depending on Inanvector not expressing objections.   Request withdrawn for the bot. ~ Jenson (SilverLocust 💬) 05:41, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
    And I do appreciate that. I also hope there's no hard feelings for wasting your time. I just had to self-reflect on it a bit and realized I may not understand it as much as I initially thought. Nothing to do with the block. I wasn't happy about the whole circumstance surrounding it, but it is what it is and I would agree that it was a bright line block. I just think that it is better to not have a tool until I fully understand it. I'll likely be back. Cheers! --CNMall41 (talk) 08:22, 26 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]


    Pending changes reviewer

    I am an active editor (over 34,000 contributions), familiar with all the necessary policies, including copyright guidelines. Pending changes is currently in place on an article I edit as well as monitor (Tornadoes of 2025), due to frequent vandalism from two LTAs (one of which is WP:LTA/A5) both of which I have sock-reported dozens of times in the last few years. Perm would allow me to accept or decline edits to the article as well as any other weather-related articles that get pending changes protected in the future. The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 11:57, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done asilvering (talk) 03:05, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]


    Rollback

    Reasons why I am requesting rollback rights: Some registered editors or some IP editors know what they are doing is wrong, but they are still doing it adding wrong information about BLPs, changing names or birth years, months or days from right to wrong, and adding nonsensical contents just to hurt Wikipedia. I am against all of that. I'm requesting rollback rights because I am fighting vandalism and I won't stop not now not ever. The rollback tool will help me fight vandalism with confidence because some editors know what they are doing is 100% wrong (vandalism) but they just keep adding and adding. With the rollback tool rights, I can undo that in the blink of an eye. I understand that rollback is only for obvious vandalism or disruptive edits and not for content disputes. I will make sure I use the tool responsibly in accordance with Wikipedia policies. Thanks in advance. 🐍 Thilio🤖 13:21, 21 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I have made many mainspace edits and have started using the "Twinkle" feature regularly since my last request about two months ago. Feel more confident in this request. MakaylaHippo1998 (talk) 05:50, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for rollback declined in the past 90 days ([5]). MusikBot talk 06:00, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Hello, I have read about Wikipedia:Rollback. I have understood many things. There are many vandalism activities that are done every day. I want to fight against vandalism and monitor every movement. I will try to do my best for everything. Thank you JohnDavies9612 (talk) 12:23, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Automated comment This user has had 1 request for rollback declined in the past 90 days ([6]). MusikBot talk 12:30, 22 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Long-time editor but occasionally coming across vandalism or unconstructive edits that are often more than undoing just one single edit. I know I could copy and paste an early copy from the edit history but that seems counter-intuitive. While I would be honest and admit I would not likely use the function everyday, I would find the rollback option helpful occasionally. I have not been in edit-warring and would also make the case that I have demonstrated an ability to distinguish well-intentioned edits with minor issues from unconstructive vandalism over many years. Thank you. Coldupnorth (talk) 12:55, 24 August 2025 (UTC) Coldupnorth (talk) 12:55, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Been doing a bit of anti-vandalism work in my spare time and I want to try out AV. Thx GLORPK4✦  | 📡 03:57, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Will use it for fighting obvious vandalism in the recent changes. My account is old enough and I have made significant amounts of edits, I know the rules and policies of Wikipedia. - Rht bd (talk) 14:42, 25 August 2025 (UTC) Rht bd (talk) 14:42, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]


    Template editor


    Temporary account IP viewer

    Hello, I am primarily engaged in NPP, AfC and PCR activities on the platform. With the anticipated roll-out of IP masking, I believe this permission will assist me in carrying out these tasks more effectively. Thank you. QEnigma 17:28, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done Salvio giuliano 17:43, 23 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Would be very beneficial as I spend a lot of time tracking spam (especially link spam), which often involves rings of anonymous users where knowing IPs is crucial. Also of course helpful for anti-vandalism which I spend a decent amount of time doing. Currently back from a bit of a break, but planning on being active. Perryprog (talk) 00:46, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done asilvering (talk) 00:52, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I been NPP reviewer for 1 year now. This might be useful for me during the NPP drive in September. Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 14:05, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done Sohom (talk) 14:23, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I do anti-vandalism work and have been for about three years, and I patrol the new users feed where a lot of spam occurs. Being able to see if certain IPs are clearing their cookies to make new temporary accounts to spam or vandalise would be very helpful. I also suspect, although as this is new I can’t know for sure yet - that it could be helpful in my AfC work to see if certain IPs are making multiple promotional articles under different temp accounts. -- NotCharizard 🗨 21:34, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 22:00, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I do a lot of work in the area of counter-vandalism and removing spam and have been doing it for a long time now, including patrolling the abuse filter log and recent changes in particular. I do also have a lot of experience with sockpuppet investigations as well. ProClasher97 ~ Have A Question? 23:08, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done asilvering (talk) 23:10, 24 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    Would be extremely helpful with SPIs. WikiProject Weather has two notorious LTAs, one of which (WP:LTA/A5) has impersonated me twice, as well as other editors, and has ban evaded over 200 times, roughly 80+ of which I have been the reporter for. I have been catching that specific LTA since October 2022. their SPI archive speaks for itself on the perms benefit for me, as well as my knowledge of anti-vandalism/SPIs. The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 03:27, 25 August 2025 (UTC) The Weather Event Writer (Talk Page) 03:27, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done asilvering (talk) 03:29, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I do a lot of SPI filings in addition to being a NPP and quite a bit of reviewing at AfC. Being that it is a new tool, I am unable to say exactly how helpful it will be but would love the opportunity to see if it can assist in those areas. CNMall41 (talk) 04:22, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done HouseBlaster (talk • he/they) 04:34, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I mainly deal with vandalism and sockpuppet investigations, so this could help me a lot. Kajmer05 (talk) 14:34, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done —Femke 🐦 (talk) 16:03, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

    I am requesting this permission because I edit topics that frequently come under contention, counter short-term and long-term vandalism that has still persisted on articles I frequent, usually from non-account holders, and participate in SPIs. I also have experience using the IP information beta tool. Trailblazer101🔥 (discuss · contribs) 23:19, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]

      Done Sohom (talk) 23:25, 25 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]