Wikipedia:Article alerts

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Article Alerts is an automated subscription-based news delivery system designed to notify WikiProjects and Taskforces when articles tagged by their banners or placed in their categories enter various formal workflows (such as Articles for Deletion, Requests for Comments, Peer Review, and many more).

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Shortcut WP:AALERTSWP:AALERTS Article alerts is a subscription-based automatic article-monitoring system used to give "status reports" to subscribing WikiProjects. The reports are created and delivered by AAlertBot, operated by both Hellknowz (who also is the sole coder of the bot) and Headbomb.

For notification about cleanup tags, such as {{no footnotes}} and {{disputed}}, see cleanup listings.

For notification about recently created articles that could be of interest to your project, see InceptionBot.

Article Alerts was introduced in The Signpost in an article from 23 February 2009. See also a follow up article from 17 July 2023.

Search Article Alerts for specific topics that interest you. If you find one, add it to your watchlist! You can also browse the subscription list.

First AAlertBot browses all the workflows in its scope, then checks for WikiProject templates/categories on these pages. If a subscribing WikiProject/Taskforce is found, AAlertBot will update a customized report called Article Alerts for that particular WikiProject or Taskforce. (An example of such a report can be found here.) Reports are updated on a daily basis, and provide brief summaries of what is happening, with relevant links to discussion or results when possible. So it is a good idea to request for a bot to place your WikiProject/Taskforce's banner on articles from relevant categories, so AAlertBot covers more articles. (See also Tips and Tricks.)

Originally, the Article Alerts relied on ArticleAlertbot (coded and updated by B. Wolterding, operated by Legoktm) from September 2008 to April 2010 (see bot approval). Following several months of downtime, a new bot AAlertBot was developed (coded, maintained, and operated by Hellknowz, and co-operated by Headbomb) from December 2010 onwards (see bot approval).

Report issues and problems with the Article Alerts reports on the bug reports page. Requests for new features should be made at the feature requests page.

Workflows covered

– implemented (may not be fully formatted/data populated)

– not for now (not in priority list)

– implementing (taking a while or need to do something else to get this working)

– under consideration (haven't examined the issues/process to say if currently plausible/worthwhile)

AfD – Articles for deletion
TfD – Templates for discussion
RfD – Redirects for discussion
CfD – Categories for discussion
FfD – Files for discussion
FfD (COM) – Deletion requests (on Commons)
MfD – Miscellany for deletion
PROD – Proposed deletion
FAC – Featured article candidates
FAR – Featured article review
FLC – Featured list candidates
FLRC – Featured list removal candidates
FP – Featured pictures
FTC – Featured topic candidates
FTRC – Featured topic removal candidates
ACR – A-Class review (project-specific)
GAN – Good article nominations
GAR – Good article reassessment
GTC – Good topic candidates
PR – Peer review
RfC – Requests for comment
RM – Requested moves
TFA – Today's featured articles
TFAR – Today's featured article requests
DYK – Did you know nominations (approved)
MRG – Articles for Merging
SPL – Articles for Splitting
AFC – Articles for Creation
ITN – In the news
OTD – Selected anniversaries
CP – Copyright problems
ON – Article alerts/News

Sample

The table below shows an example of WikiProject Video games article alerts report.

Article alerts

Did you know

12 Apr 2026 – Apocalypse (1994 video game) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
11 Apr 2026 – Gaming Historian (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by The ed17 (t · c); see discussion
05 Apr 2026 – Robin (Honkai: Star Rail) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gommeh (t · c); see discussion
05 Apr 2026 – Olofboost (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Ecourter (t · c); see discussion
31 Mar 2026 – Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ZooBlazer (t · c); see discussion
28 Mar 2026 – Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by ZooBlazer (t · c); see discussion
27 Mar 2026 – Invisible Woman (Marvel Rivals) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Kung Fu Man (t · c); see discussion
27 Mar 2026 – Angry Birds Go! (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by SleepyRedHair (t · c); see discussion
11 Mar 2026 – Star Reach (video game) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
22 Feb 2026 – Eric Tolt (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Johnson524 (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

14 Apr 2026 – Backwards long jump (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TarkusAB (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
14 Apr 2026 – Metal Slime (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
13 Apr 2026 – Play65 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by AusLondonder (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
13 Apr 2026 – Possession (video game) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by XCBRO172 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
12 Apr 2026 – Yolo 247 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Yuvaank (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
11 Apr 2026 – Super Mario (film series) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion (9 participants)
10 Apr 2026 – Olofboost (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
10 Apr 2026 – War Thunder Mobile (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by A412 (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
10 Apr 2026 – Hotel Tycoon Resort (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by VN.NguyenDucDuy (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
10 Apr 2026 – 3D Virtual Creature Evolution (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by RiansLu (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)

(20 more...)

Proposed deletions

08 Apr 2026 – Vividlope (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Orange sticker (t · c): Does not pass WP:GNG, lack of content and claims of importance.
05 Apr 2026 – Tears (video game) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Vrxces (t · c) was deleted
05 Apr 2026 – Edna (video game) (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Vrxces (t · c) was deleted

Categories for discussion

09 Apr 2026 – Category:Touhou Project character redirects to lists (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by SuperPianoMan9167 (t · c); see discussion
09 Apr 2026 – Category:Fictional henchmen in video games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by SilviaASH (t · c); see discussion
01 Apr 2026 – Category:Fate/stay night characters (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by SilviaASH (t · c); see discussion
22 Mar 2026 – Category:Deltarune (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Organhaver (t · c); see discussion
05 Mar 2026 – Category:Star Wars: Rogue Squadron games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by (Oinkers42) (t · c); see discussion
05 Apr 2026 – Category:Normal-type Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by SilviaASH (t · c) was closed; see discussion
05 Apr 2026 – Category:Ghost-type Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by SilviaASH (t · c) was closed; see discussion
05 Apr 2026 – Category:Ground-type Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by SilviaASH (t · c) was closed; see discussion
05 Apr 2026 – Category:Poison-type Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by SilviaASH (t · c) was closed; see discussion
05 Apr 2026 – Category:Water-type Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by SilviaASH (t · c) was closed; see discussion

(15 more...)

Redirects for discussion

13 Apr 2026 – Wolfenstein Guy (talk · edit · hist) →B.J. Blazkowicz was RfDed by Consarn (t · c); see discussion
12 Apr 2026 – Anna Kang (talk · edit · hist) →Katherine Anna Kang was RfDed by Voorts (t · c); see discussion
11 Apr 2026 – Othello World (talk · edit · hist) →Othello (1986 video game) was RfDed by Whipmywillows (t · c); see discussion
07 Apr 2026 – List of Pokémon voice actors (talk · edit · hist) →Pokémon (TV series) was RfDed by Consarn (t · c); see discussion
07 Apr 2026 – Mungus (talk · edit · hist) →Among Us was RfDed by Duckmather (t · c); see discussion
30 Mar 2026 – Dr. Kubota (talk · edit · hist) →Ordyne was RfDed by Go D. Usopp (t · c); see discussion
30 Mar 2026 – Chaotix (talk · edit · hist) →Knuckles' Chaotix was RfDed by Arnav Bhate (t · c); see discussion
23 Mar 2026 – New Xbox (talk · edit · hist) →Xbox Series X and Series S was RfDed by TNstingray (t · c); see discussion
06 Mar 2026 – Pokemon Battrio (talk · edit · hist) →AQ Interactive was RfDed by Mathguy2718 (t · c); see discussion
28 Feb 2026 – サンズ (talk · edit · hist) →Sans (Undertale) was RfDed by Opm581 (t · c); see discussion

(1 more...)

Files for discussion

10 Apr 2026 – File:NPC wojak meme.png (talk · edit · hist) (on 1, 2, 3) was FfDed by JayCubby (t · c); see discussion
03 Apr 2026 – File:JoJo Dreamcast.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (video game)) was FfDed by Thejiujiangdragon (t · c); see discussion
16 Mar 2026 – File:Boston Uprising logo.svg (talk · edit · hist) (on Boston Uprising) was FfDed by Trade (t · c); see discussion
01 Apr 2026 – File:Undyne.png (talk · edit · hist) (on Undyne) FfDed by Oona Wikiwalker (t · c) was closed; see discussion
31 Mar 2026 – File:Metal Gear 2000 cover art.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Metal Gear: Ghost Babel) FfDed by George Ho (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Featured article reviews

21 Mar 2026 – Characters of Final Fantasy VIII (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion

Good article reassessments

27 Mar 2026 – Lego City Undercover (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion

Requests for comments

13 Apr 2026 – Tara Strong (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Dbsseven (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

08 Apr 2026 – Transfer Pak (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Cyberlink420 (t · c); see discussion
04 Apr 2026 – God of War Sons of Sparta (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by JDC808 (t · c); see discussion
03 Apr 2026 – Tomodachi Collection (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by TheBrickGraphic (t · c); see discussion
02 Apr 2026 – A Short Hike (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Vacant0 (t · c); see discussion
01 Apr 2026 – Visual novel (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Andrzejbanas (t · c); see discussion
17 Mar 2026 – Geometry Dash (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by ZKevinTheCat (t · c); see discussion
05 Mar 2026 – Stardew Valley (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Vestigia Leonis (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

12 Apr 2026 – Metal Gear Solid (1998 video game) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Metal Gear Solid (video game) by LiquidSevens (t · c); see discussion
12 Apr 2026 – Apocalypse (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Apocalypse (1998 video game) by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
10 Apr 2026 – Fate/stay night (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Fate/Stay Night by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
10 Apr 2026 – Rhythm Heaven (series) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Rhythm Heaven by EvanTech10 (t · c); see discussion
10 Apr 2026 – Rhythm Heaven (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Rhythm Heaven (video game) by EvanTech10 (t · c); see discussion
09 Apr 2026 – Exit 8 (film) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Exit 8 by SilviaASH (t · c); see discussion
01 Apr 2026 – Turian (Mass Effect) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Turian by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
01 Apr 2026 – Asari (Mass Effect) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Asari by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
01 Apr 2026 – Dracula's Castle (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Inverted Castle by Cukie Gherkin (t · c); see discussion
31 Mar 2026 – Michael Stevens (YouTuber) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Michael Stevens (presenter) by Neegzistuoja (t · c); see discussion

(2 more...)

Articles to be merged

13 Mar 2026 – Mac App Store (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to App Store (Apple) by Newslinger (t · c); see discussion
10 Mar 2026 – List of games by Supermassive Games (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Supermassive Games by YannickFran (t · c); see discussion
10 Feb 2026 – Strimko (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Sudoku#Variations of grid sizes or region shapes by Quuxplusone (t · c); see discussion

Articles to be split

09 Apr 2026 – List of films based on video games (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Mxhyn16 (t · c); see discussion
06 Apr 2026 – Super Mario Bros. 2 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ~2026-20777-66 (t · c); see discussion
14 Mar 2026 – Video game clone (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Dabmasterars (t · c); see discussion
11 Mar 2026 – Steam Controller (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Zenphia1 (t · c); see discussion
11 Mar 2026 – Steam Machine (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Zenphia1 (t · c); see discussion
08 Mar 2026 – Sango Fighter (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
27 Jan 2026 – List of video games notable for negative reception (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Renamed user e96d6c30802e5ba3c5e21fcbef331211 (t · c); see discussion
19 Jan 2026 – GDEV (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ~2026-37379-4 (t · c); see discussion
09 Jan 2026 – Umamusume: Pretty Derby (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by KyuuA4 (t · c); see discussion
16 Dec 2025 – Battle royal (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Tymewalk (t · c); see discussion

(16 more...)

Articles for creation

13 Apr 2026 – Draft:Danny Peña (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by CortesNate7002 (t · c)
13 Apr 2026 – Draft:Agnostiko Origins (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Videogameresearcherfact (t · c)
11 Apr 2026 – Draft:BBG Software (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Qwerfjkl (bot) (t · c)
11 Apr 2026 – Draft:Cybershoes (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Leo Fux (t · c)
09 Apr 2026 – Draft:Erik Cassel (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by TheSwagger13 (t · c)
08 Apr 2026 – Draft:Aisling McGlynn (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Brezairola (t · c)
07 Apr 2026 – Draft:Charmy Bee (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Angryman101 (t · c)
06 Apr 2026 – Draft:James Waugh (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Sacha Berlinger (t · c)
03 Apr 2026 – Draft:Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by ThePoggingEditor (t · c)
01 Apr 2026 – Draft:KreekCraft (Youtuber) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by ~2026-17475-28 (t · c)

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Bug reports

Please report bugs, missed articles, and any other mishaps on the bug report page. Don't think someone else will do it, because that someone else might think you'll do it, and then neither of you will have reported the bug. It is also possible that the error is specific to your project, so you might be the only one to have seen this error.

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Tips and tricks

Remember to watch your project's Article Alerts pages.
Did you know that you can monitor your project's Article Alerts using RSS and Atom feeds? Go on your project's /Article alerts history page, and there should be a " RSS Atom" in your toolbox located on the left of the page.
You can incorporate Article Alerts in navboxes for the users of your WikiProjects (see {{Wikipedia:WikiProject Physics/Member Navbox}} for example).
If a related WikiProject is also subscribed to Article Alerts, you can transclude their report on your Project's homepage, and monitor their articles too.
Request a bot to place your WikiProject's banner on the articles located in categories relevant to your WikiProject. You will probably end up with some unrelated pages, but at least you've extended Article Alerts to cover many articles you might have missed.
InceptionBot (previously AlexNewArtBot) is a bot which produces a list of recently created articles that could be in your project's scope. Going through the list to do some tagging will ensure that ArticleAlertbot picks up these articles as well.
Consider subscribing to cleanup listings to see articles that need cleanup (covers cleanup tags, such as {{expert needed}}, {{POV}}, {{page numbers needed}}, etc.)

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