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WikiProject Articles for creation
Welcome to WikiProject Articles for creation! This is the project page for editors interested in working on Articles for creation, Wikipedia:Redirects for creation, Wikipedia:Categories for creation and Files for upload.
Introduction
Only editors with Autoconfirmed and confirmed user levels are allowed to create mainspace articles directly, so Articles for creation, or AfC, opens a path for new users. Experienced editors can help develop and create drafts, and decline submissions that are not ready to be published.
An article may be unsuitable for many reasons. Submissions can be declined based on having insufficient context, containing copyright violations, not asserting notability, not being properly sourced, promotional language, and for other reasons.
A dedicated team of editors is needed to review the requests. There is often a backlog, so ensure submissions meet Wikipedia guidelines to avoid repeated declines.
Brief history
On 5 December 2005, in response to the Seigenthaler incident, unregistered users were stopped from creating new pages on the English Wikipedia (read about it in Wikipedia's newspaper The Signpost).
Consequently, the page Wikipedia:Articles for creation was set up by Creidieki (talk · contribs) and others, to allow unregistered users to submit articles for registered users to create on their behalf. The first page to be created was the redirect Fox Latin America requested by 140.247.23.58 (talk · contribs · WHOIS). The first article created was Horsea Island by Chemstud (talk · contribs).
Following huge backlogs, Kwsn and others started WikiProject Articles for creation on 2 June 2007.
Project goals
- Promote awareness of the WikiProject.
- Review requests at
- Promote, monitor and improve the articles and images created through the project.
How to get involved
We need you! Any editor who meets the criteria below can apply to be a reviewer. Reviewers must have:
- a Wikipedia account at least 90 days old.
- a minimum of 500 undeleted edits to articles.
- read and understood the reviewing instructions.
- a demonstrated understanding of the policies mentioned in the reviewing instructions, including the special notability categories.
- evidence of understanding the deletion policy (experience in areas such as CSD/AfD/PROD or page curation are beneficial).
- a willingness and ability to respond in a timely manner to questions.
Submissions must be reviewed in accordance with Wikipedia's established content policies and guidelines — become familiar with them. The reviewing instructions cover reviews of article drafts, redirects and categories, and file requests.
If you are unsure, ask for help! Some helpful places are the our talk page, the live chat in Wikipedia's Live Help Channel, or the #articles-for-creation channel in the NPP Discord.
To join, follow the instructions at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants. Administrators and New Page Patrollers are automatically able to use the helper script and thus do not need to request access or add their name to the list.
Welcome template
This template is used to welcome new participants to the project. It can be added to a new participant's talk page by adding {{subst:AfC welcome}} to the bottom of the page:
Hi, and welcome to WikiProject Articles for creation! We are editors who work together on the Articles for creation and Files for upload processes.
Some helpful tips:
- Take time to read the reviewers' instructions.
- Feel free to ask for help at the reviewers' talk page.
- Submissions to be reviewed can be found in Category:Pending AfC submissions and there is a useful list which is maintained by a bot.
- You might wish to add {{AFC status}} or {{AfC Defcon}} to your userpage, which will alert you to the number of submissions. There is also a project userbox. If you haven't done so already, please consider adding your name to the list of participants by subject.
- Several of our members monitor Wikipedia's help IRC channel, and you are welcome to join in to ask Wikipedia-related questions.
- The IRC channel #wikipedia-en-afc connect is used occasionally for internal discussion regarding the AfC process, and also serves as a recent changes feed, displaying all edits made in the Articles for creation namespace.
- The help desk is the place where new editors can ask questions about their submissions. You are welcome to help in answering their questions.
Once again, welcome. ~~~~
Advertisement and reviewer recruiting
Put this template on your user page and talk page to help promote this WikiProject!
Code: {{Wikipedia ads|ad=69}}
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Drop this on a prospective reviewer's user talk page to help recruit new reviewers.
Code: {{subst:WPAFCInvite}}
Hello WikiProject Articles for creation,
Unregistered editors cannot create articles on Wikipedia, but they can use the articles for creation process to submit drafts that registered editors can either accept and publish or decline. WikiProject Articles for creation is looking for experienced editors who want to partake in this peer review process. If you have what it takes to get involved, then please take a look at the reviewing instructions. To discuss specific AfC reviews, do so freely on the designated talk page.
There is currently a backlog of over 2100 drafts (0 very old).
If you know an editor who may be willing to help out, please use the template you are currently reading {{subst:WPAFCInvite}} to draw attention to this WikiProject. Many hands make light work!
To add an AFC icon to the top-right corner of a page, use: {{AfC topicon}}
Awards
| The AfC barnstar is granted for meritorious contributions relating to Articles for creation and consists of a green cross on a star composed of five capital letter As. The A signifies new articles, which is what this project is all about, the grey signifies the neutrality of Wikipedia, and the green cross signifies the Articles for creation project.
There is also a companion ribbon File:AFC Ribbon 2.png, consisting of a thick blue center stripe surrounded by two narrow grey stripes surrounded by two wide green stripes. The blue center recollects the new color of former red links. |
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| The ribbon may be displayed by any user who has been awarded the barnstar. |
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To present this award to a user, place the following code on their talk page: {{subst:AFC barnstar|message ~~~~}} | |
Chat rooms
- Wikipedia's IRC Live Help Channel
- #wikipedia-en-afc connect channel in IRC
- #articles-for-creation channel in the NPP Discord
Article Alerts
This page shows current alerts for articles within the scope of WikiProject Articles for creation, courtesy of the AAlertBot.
Did you know
- 02 Sep 2025 – Brunei Shell Petroleum (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Pangalau (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Sep 2025 – Toontown Rewritten (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Serilly (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Aug 2025 – Hiša Franko (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Launchballer (t · c); see discussion
- 25 Aug 2025 – Mecodema howittii (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AxonsArachnida (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Aug 2025 – O'Bajan (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Aug 2025 – Shiyui (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Miraclepine (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Aug 2025 – Sanok Construction Company (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Aug 2025 – Caspar Schmalkalden (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Aug 2025 – Mainz Rose Monday parade (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Aug 2025 – Good Old Neon (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ALittleClass (t · c); see discussion
- (4 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 02 Sep 2025 – Manya Singh (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Thilsebatti (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 01 Sep 2025 – Camilla Mørk Røstvik (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Onel5969 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 31 Aug 2025 – Salaam Bhatti (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by BottleOfChocolateMilk (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 31 Aug 2025 – Han Jin (businessman) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Gheus (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 30 Aug 2025 – Plant-based cat food (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion (15 participants)
- 30 Aug 2025 – Pulsetrain GmbH (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by ARandomName123 (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 30 Aug 2025 – David Cohen (military) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Finngall (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
- 30 Aug 2025 – David O'Regan (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Ldm1954 (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
- 30 Aug 2025 – Dipali Goenka (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TCBT1CSI (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 30 Aug 2025 – OMC Power (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TCBT1CSI (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- (28 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 28 Aug 2025 – Mzukisi Qobo (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Cloventt (t · c): concern and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 29 Aug 2025: concern
- 30 Aug 2025 – Zachary Bookman (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 162.234.252.19 (t · c) was deproded by Dreamyshade (t · c) on 30 Aug 2025
- 28 Aug 2025 – Sameer Khajuria (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Cloventt (t · c) was redirected to List of Jammu and Kashmir cricketers#K (talk · edit · hist)
- 27 Aug 2025 – Ethika (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Madlief (t · c) was deproded by Spiderone (t · c) on 30 Aug 2025
Categories for discussion
- 17 Aug 2025 – Category:English-language writers from Bulgaria (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Kaffet i halsen (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Jul 2025 – Category:NIO (car company) (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Inpops (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 25 Aug 2025 – Aaaaa (talk · edit · hist) →AAAAA Tourist Attractions of China was RfDed by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Aug 2025 – Kastenholz (surname) (talk · edit · hist) →Christoph Kastenholz was RfDed by Intrisit (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Aug 2025 – FX (Russia, Baltics & CIS) (talk · edit · hist) →FX (Russia & Eastern Europe) was RfDed by Intrisit (t · c); see discussion
A-Class review
- undated – 2002 Marib airstrike (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 02 Sep 2025 – Steven Cheung (political advisor) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by ElijahPepe (t · c); start discussion
- 01 Sep 2025 – Vampire Money (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by NegativeMP1 (t · c); start discussion
- 01 Sep 2025 – Natlan (Genshin Impact) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gommeh (t · c); start discussion
- 01 Sep 2025 – Koszalin escape room fire (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Grumpylawnchair (t · c); start discussion
- 30 Aug 2025 – Mondstadt (talk · edit · hist) (initially Mondstadt (Genshin Impact)) was GA nominated by Gommeh (t · c); start discussion
- 28 Aug 2025 – Sylveon (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Serilly (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Aug 2025 – Fontaine (Genshin Impact) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gommeh (t · c); start discussion
- 28 Aug 2025 – Påhlman family (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Jaketheo (t · c); start discussion
- 27 Aug 2025 – Sumeru (Genshin Impact) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gommeh (t · c); start discussion
- 26 Aug 2025 – Cryptogram of Olivier Levasseur (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 11wallisb (t · c); start discussion
- (33 more...)
Requests for comments
- 30 Aug 2025 – Aquascaping in India (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Tryptofish (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 16 Aug 2025 – Connection Lost (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Pamzeis (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Jul 2025 – Daniel Whiteson (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Surfinsi (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jul 2025 – Orkhevi, Tbilisi (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by David Osipov (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Jun 2025 – Murder of Patricia Jeschke (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Jon698 (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 01 Sep 2025 – Steven Cheung (political advisor) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Steven Cheung by ElijahPepe (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Sep 2025 – PBA on One Sports (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to One Sports coverage of the PBA by MarcusAbacus (t · c); see discussion
- 31 Aug 2025 – Godhead in religions (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Godhead by BD2412 (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Aug 2025 – Gaza war protests at Ohio State University (talk · edit · hist) (initially Ohio State University pro-Palestinian campus protests during the Gaza war) is requested to be moved to Gaza genocide protests at Ohio State University by PhotographyEdits (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Aug 2025 – Anne Harper (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Anne Scargill by Jacklb555 (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Aug 2025 – Tzadik Penimi (talk · edit · hist) move request to Tzadik Penimi by Liz (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 20 Aug 2025 – Freemasonry in Latin America (talk · edit · hist) move request to Freemasonry in Argentina by 150.164.29.240 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 19 Aug 2025 – Dex (YouTuber) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Dex (entertainer) by Jjpachano (t · c) was moved to Dex (entertainer) (talk · edit · hist) by CommunityNotesContributor (t · c) on 26 Aug 2025; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 19 Aug 2025 – Republic of Pontecorvo (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Principality of Pontecorvo by TurboSuperA+ (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Aug 2025 – Atari 800XL (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Atari 8-bit computers by Krótki (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Aug 2025 – MG 01 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to MG 08 by Just a passing viewer 008 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Aug 2025 – Fluorinated gases (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Organofluorine chemistry by Smokefoot (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Aug 2025 – Lou Adler (journalist) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Quinnipiac University by 65.88.88.56 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Aug 2025 – Gvina levana (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to fromage blanc by 2A06:C701:4ED9:F400:E51C:2148:8AF2:7F50 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Aug 2025 – Skillet cookie (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Cookie cake by Srleffler (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Aug 2025 – Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 by Landpin (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Jul 2025 – Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 by Landpin (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jul 2025 – North Island little spotted kiwi (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Little spotted kiwi by FunkMonk (t · c); see discussion
- (20 more...)
Articles to be split
- 17 Aug 2025 – Antoinette Lattouf (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Resnjari (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Aug 2025 – LandSpace (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rod57 (t · c); see discussion
- 21 May 2025 – Rubble & Crew (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Apr 2025 – Libraries in Croatia (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Easternsahara (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Apr 2025 – Japanese occupation of West Sumatra (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kaliper1 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2025 – Motohiko Saitō (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AlphaBetaGamma (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Nov 2024 – 2022 in the Philippines (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BadEditor93 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Oct 2024 – Judas and the Black Messiah (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Sep 2024 – Business court (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ost316 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jul 2024 – List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 142.113.140.146 (t · c); see discussion
- (14 more...)
