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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.

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Permissions

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  • 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): Temporary account IP viewers are able to view the IP address information associated with temporary accounts.

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 the permission.

Administrators

Full instructions at Wikipedia:Requests for permissions/Administrator instructions

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

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Autopatrolled

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User:Umais Bin Sajjad

I have created over 150 mainspace articles (primarily in the area of Film and TV). While some of my earlier creations were deleted, the majority of my recent articles remain live, and I have refined my sourcing and notability assessment standards over time. I am familiar with WP:N, WP:BLP, WP:V and WP:RS and I ensure that all new articles meet notability and sourcing standards prior to creation. As I continue to create new articles...I believe autopatrolled would help reduce workload for NPP, as my pages generally require minimal follow-up. Umais Bin Sajjad (talk) 12:03, 22 February 2026 (UTC)

User:TinaLees-Jones

User has created over 900 live articles, mainly all relating to Asian people and places. None of the articles I've randomly spot checked have any major issues that would prevent them from passing muster in NPP. SnowyRiver28 (talk) 01:15, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

AutoWikiBrowser

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User:Red0ctober22

Recent changes have been performed to the infobox template for college basketball teams, and I have added new parameters which, following MOS, uses snake case. Older and existing parameters are in violation of this, and so I am seeking to use AWB to make bulk fixes to every page that uses this template in adding underscoring. I would estimate over 500+ pages use this template, so having automation for this would be preferred. Red0ctober22 (talk) 18:23, 9 March 2026 (UTC)

 Not done Red0ctober22 This was a difficult call to make but given the recent concerns about not checking things enough before editing templates I do not want to grant access quite yet. I see that you are learning quickly however and do have a good use case for the tool so I propose you come back in a month and assuming there haven't been similar issues in the meantime I will be happy to grant access then. Trialpears (talk) 12:47, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Dog Oxide

I want to automatically update outdated parameters in all pages with a certain infobox, and I believe AutoWikiBrowser might be a good option for this. DoO2 04:53, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

Dog Oxide Is this about Template_talk:Infobox_building#Deprecating_parameters? If so it would be a nice courtesy to talk to Zackmann08 who seems to actively be working on it. Trialpears (talk) 13:01, 13 March 2026 (UTC)
Ah, that IS what I was going to use it for. DoO2 15:47, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Yiba

I need some, potentially large number of, lists of articles that may benefit from certain changes in templates and wiki markup language, like toggling between 'resetting' and "not resetting" the footnote label numbering after each {{notelist}}. Some background can be found in Template_talk:Notelist#Section_Notes. I have no intention of using the access for mass-editing. Yiba (talk | contribs) 06:48, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

 Not done per Wikipedia:AutoWikiBrowser#(1) Register, If you are planning to use only the "Make list" or "List comparer" options, then there is no need to register. These parts of the software do not prompt for a username or check the account permissions.. Hence, I don't think you actually need to be on the CheckPage to do what you want to do. * Pppery * it has begun... 15:19, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

User:ThaesOfereode

I'd like access to AWB to take care of typos and MOS errors I'm constantly coming across in one fell swoop, usually MOS:'S, MOS:LQ, MOS:LANG, MOS:SINGLE, and the various case uses of MOS:DASH. Any automation that can be added to these kind of clockwork edits would be helpful. I still plan on doing mostly manual edits bc I'm more engaged with expansion than cleanup. But I think I go through enough ebbing and flowing in the clockwork edits department to justify AWB'ing. ThaesOfereode (talk) 22:15, 14 March 2026 (UTC)

 Done * Pppery * it has begun... 01:05, 15 March 2026 (UTC)

Confirmed

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Event coordinator

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Extended confirmed

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File mover

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User:Umais Bin Sajjad

Requesting file mover rights to correct misnamed files related to TV and film articles. I frequently encounter files uploaded with incorrect names and would like to move them to accurate titles while preserving history. Example: File:Pakistan_Idol_(season_1).jpg actually contains the poster for MasterChef Pakistan season 1. I plan to fix similar straightforward naming issues in accordance with file naming guidelines. Umais Bin Sajjad (talk) 04:45, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

 Not done Please make a few requests using {{rename media}} first to prove you understand the guidelines. * Pppery * it has begun... 15:30, 13 March 2026 (UTC)
Thank you for the review and suggestion. Umais Bin Sajjad (talk) 17:10, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

Mass message sender

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New page reviewer

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User:Widgetkid

Rosguill, you had granted me trial permission, so I'm now reapplying. I'm curious if you or HJ Mitchell have any feedback on my efforts so far. Thanks! WidgetKid converse 20:16, 24 February 2026 (UTC)

Automated comment This user was granted temporary new page reviewer rights by Rosguill (expires 00:00, 3 March 2026 (UTC)) and has had 1 request for new page reviewer declined in the past 90 days (). — MusikBot talk 20:20, 24 February 2026 (UTC)
@Widgetkid has been a constructive and helpful editor, with a great sense of humor and flair to boot. I really have enjoyed watching their edits, and I would vouch for them to be a great new page patroller. Iljhgtn (they/them · talk) 06:14, 1 March 2026 (UTC)
Could you explain your thought process behind marking Missa Hebié reviewed? Sohom (talk) 04:54, 2 March 2026 (UTC)
Hi Sohom_Datta, I can't see the article anymore, so going off memory here. I recall that the sources looked ok at first glance - and that there was a French article on him, but then the sources didn't pan-out upon closer inspection (and I think user was a sock trying to gain experience). If there's a way for me to view the deleted page, I could better explain my thinking. WidgetKid Converse 05:28, 2 March 2026 (UTC)
I've temporarily undeleted the history and article at User:Sohom_Datta/Missa_Hebié if that helps. Sohom (talk) 09:10, 2 March 2026 (UTC)
Thanks, Sohom_Datta. Here's my read on the sources for that article:
  • Faso-Actu: Coverage of Hebié's death and accomplishments, including positions with national film organization and *national television.
  • Infos Culture du Faso: Coverage of Hebié's death and accomplishments, including positions with national film organization and national television.
  • LeFaso: Coverage of Hebié's passing, including interviews with other film directors about his importance.
  • Africultures: Held Deputy Director of Programming for Burkina Faso's National Television.
  • RFI: Coverage of Hebié's latest film, but also prior works.
  • LeFaso: In-depth review of Hebié's work and considers whether he's a visionary.
  • France 24: Film of Hebié's reported as creating a buzz at FESPACO.
That all seemed to add up to notability to me. In hindsight, I should have looked at Muhskk's history. Though I get why this was removed (user was a sock), but I still think the subject may be notable enough to warrant an article. WidgetKid Converse 15:13, 2 March 2026 (UTC)
Sohom_Datta & Rosguill, my access has expired. I'd like to keep helping, so maybe an extension instead of permanent access? Any feedback I can incorporate into my efforts? Thanks! WidgetKid Converse 16:05, 3 March 2026 (UTC)
Sohom_Datta & Rosguill, any guidance here? WidgetKid Converse 05:30, 9 March 2026 (UTC)
I'm leaning  Not done at the moment. Your AFD record sees a lot of participation amongst the Indian education/colleges topic area that has typically seen promotional activity and your AFD rationales there are often very short and don't contain a lot of context. Wrt to the Miss Hebie draft, I can understand that you overlooked the sock-like tendency of the creator. However, your assessment of the sources raises more concerns than it addresses. The fact that you consider LeFaso: In-depth review of Hebié's work and considers whether he's a visionary. and France 24: Film of Hebié's reported as creating a buzz at FESPACO. to contribute to the pages notability rubs me the wrong way since both of them feel like the textbook cases of a WP:MILL press release and non-substantial coverage respectively, which would typically have been discounted at AFD. Sohom (talk) 06:49, 9 March 2026 (UTC)
Thanks Sohom_Datta. Would you please elaborate on how my participation on Indian education/colleges relates? One of the AfD categories I've followed is technology and there's been a lot in that vein. Is my brevity the main concern? Is there an expectation that more input is needed for a vote when the nomination has solid analysis?

Regarding the Missa Hebié article, I didn't mean to imply that all the sources were WP:THREE worthy, just that taken altogether, they add up to notability.
  • 1. Faso-Actu: Coverage of Hebié's death and accomplishments, including positions with national film organization and national television.
Indicates notability - independent source, subject covered in depth.
  • 2. Infos Culture du Faso: Coverage of Hebié's death and accomplishments, including positions with national film organization and national television.
Not a reliable source for determining reliability, but ok as supporting source.
  • 3. LeFaso: Coverage of Hebié's passing, including interviews with other film directors about his importance.
Indicates notability - independent source, subject covered in depth.
  • 4/5. Africultures: Held Deputy Director of Programming for Burkina Faso's National Television.
Corroborating independent source, but lacks depth.
  • 6. RFI: Coverage of Hebié's latest film, but also prior works.
Indicates notability - independent source, subject covered in depth.
  • 7. LeFaso: In-depth review of Hebié's work and considers whether he's a visionary.
Indicates notability - independent source, subject covered in depth.
  • 8/11. Program from FESPACO 2013
Ok as corroborating source, but biography is WP:PRIMARY.
  • 9. France 24: Film of Hebié's reported as creating a buzz at FESPACO.
Ok as corroborating source, but lacks depth for notability.
  • 10. AlloCiné: List of works.
Ok as corroborating source, but lacks depth for notability.
WidgetKid Converse 18:31, 9 March 2026 (UTC)
As I have mentioned previously, I would contend that 6 and 7 are just WP:MILL coverage of press releases for the film being released and do not qualify towards indicating notability. Regarding your participation at AFD, yes, brevity is not a desirable trait to a degree. Typically, administrators will look for votes that are not "per nom", with the gold standard being ones that engage with the discussion around sources and policy. A lot of AFDs with "per nom" votes is not a good sign towards understanding the underlying policies. For what it's worth, the impetus of my initial question was purely a sock-related one, however your explanation of sourcing has made me slide towards "not ready" when coupled with the rest of your activity. Sohom (talk) 03:26, 10 March 2026 (UTC)
@Sohom Datta, @Rosguill, and @HJ Mitchell, I appreciate being given the chance to review new articles. It sounds like I'm not quite there. What advice would you have for me to do next if I want to get trial access again? Continue with AfDs? Thoughts on timeline for when I might re-apply? Thank you! WidgetKid Converse 20:00, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

User:FantasticWikiUser

Requesting a trial run only unless you think I clearly meet the criteria. I want to see if this is something I enjoy, especially because there is such a large backlog on it. I often vote on AfDs which has a good track record, although my nominations often haven't done so well. I also occasionally assess articles. FantasticWikiUser(Ts and Cs) 15:39, 8 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Sarge Graham

Hello, I have been revising newly created articles for some time now, and I would like to contribute more to the project by patrolling articles as well. Sarge Graham (talk) 09:05, 9 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Minnastronomer

In my time as a wikipedia editor I have created over 100 articles and have over 2500 edits. I have the time, ability, experience, and want to help clean out the backlog, especially on topics I have been active in. Minnastronomer (talk) 08:27, 10 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Gjb0zWxOb

I have done over 550 AfDs with a match rate of roughly 93% and I wanted to do my part to help alleviating the backlog which is "growing very rapidly." It has been almost a year since I began participating in AfDs and applying policies such as WP:GNG, WP:SIGCOV and the various more specific policies that are relevant for more specific pages (WP:SPORTSCRIT, WP:NSCHOOL, etc.). I believe it is best to save everyone's time and ensure that articles that do not meet these guidelines do not make it through the review process just to be AfD'd immediately after. Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to helping out. Gjb0zWxOb (talk) 14:06, 10 March 2026 (UTC)

 Done till June 12. Sohom (talk) 04:09, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Endrabcwizart

I would like to kindly request the reactivation of my New Page Reviewer access. My permission expired on March 1, 2026. Thanks Endrabcwizart (talk) 11:55, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Sayvhior

I am interested in patrolling new pages on Wikipedia, making sure new articles meet the Wikipedia standard and do not give room for Mis/Disinformation. SayvhiorTalk 02:35, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

Automated comment This user has 491 edits in the mainspace. — MusikBot talk 02:40, 13 March 2026 (UTC)
 Not done, per above and lack of AFD activity. Sohom (talk) 18:07, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Boynamedsue

I made an article the other day and saw it hadn't yet been reviewed. When I looked into the review process to find out why, I realised that there was a big backlog and I could probably help out. So here I am.

I've been a user for a long time and have contributed to AfD (though somewhat sporadically) and written quite a few new articles of decent quality. I contribute a lot at the reliable source noticeboard and have a very strong grasp of sourcing and WP:GNG.

My one weakness that I am aware of is that I've never created a draft, so I would probably need help with that. There will likely be some other technical questions I'm not yet aware of, but I pick stuff up quickly. Boynamedsue (talk) 06:29, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Phlogiston Enthusiast

Hello. I'm Phlogiston Enthusiast. I have ~1350 edits total, and many more than 500 main space edits. I have created many pages, and am familiar with the policy on page creation, as well as translated a page into English, so I would be familiar with this too. I'm looking for something new to try, and I'd like to try this. I have at least 90 Days of experience as well. I have experience patrolling recent changes and pending changes. I usually edit using TOR browser, in case that effects anything. The last request I made too early because I was incorrect about the amount of time my account had existed. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 18:30, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

Automated comment This user has had 1 request for new page reviewer declined or withdrawn in the past 90 days (). — MusikBot talk 18:38, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

Page mover

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Pending changes reviewer

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User:Cadddr

I'm a recent changes patroller. I've read the policy on vandalism, the basic content policies, the basic legal policy, and the guideline on reviewing. As of recently, I have rollback rights. Cadddr (talk) 00:34, 14 March 2026 (UTC)

 Done * Pppery * it has begun... 01:05, 15 March 2026 (UTC)

Rollback

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User:Phlogiston Enthusiast

Hello! I am Phlogiston Enthusiast. I would like a moment of your time to request rollback rights. I believe that I could use rollback permissions to assist in anti-vandalism in the recent changes tab. There are multiple reasons for this. For one, it would streamline reverts on articles that need them, and be a useful tool against vandalism. This is because if a user is making edits of a vandalistic nature, they are likely to have made multiple. Rollback would assist with these issues and prevent long and drawn-out revert wars by vandals. Second, I believe that I meet the qualifications for the role. I possess experience patrolling the recent changes section, and have reverted many vandalous edits. If need be, I can attempt to provide a comprehensive list of the articles on which I have combatted vandalism. Finally, I understand that it looks bad to have had two arguments over vandalism-related subjects in the past. However, I would argue that this is almost the opposite, as having a clean record with no mistakes would mean that I had no mistakes to learn from, and as well I have apologized to all parties involved in both. In summary, I believe that I should possess rollback rights as to better combat vandalism, and if need be there can be elaboration. If not, I completely understand.

Ammending: this was written roughly a month ago. I was told that I would need one month's experience more before I should re-apply. I have since aqquired more than this. I have been the cause for scores of blocks and have better since de-vandalized the Wiki. Following my embarrasing mishap recently reguarding confusion over the tool, I have better researched it and now believe I would be more fit to utilize this. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 20:22, 24 February 2026 (UTC)

Automated comment This user has had 1 request for rollback declined in the past 90 days (). — MusikBot talk 20:30, 24 February 2026 (UTC)
Of note, possibly: Following my removal of every single known instance of a specific syntax error, I have gone up to 1030 edits. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 15:17, 25 February 2026 (UTC)
Also every instance of this one. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 17:20, 25 February 2026 (UTC)
This brings it up to 1053. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 17:22, 25 February 2026 (UTC)
After doing both again today I'm up to 1093. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 16:25, 26 February 2026 (UTC)
(Non-administrator comment) That isn't really relevant to rollback though; admins will check your edits when they review this, and reverts and counter-vandalism is what matters for rollback. HurricaneZetaC 16:40, 26 February 2026 (UTC)
Okay, sorry. Just trying to say I understand to an extent what does and does not break syntax. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 16:51, 26 February 2026 (UTC)
Also worth ammending is that it would provide access to interceptor, which is a useful tool I believe I could do a great deal of antivandalism with in a way that is more efficient than the typical recent changes page. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 18:33, 25 February 2026 (UTC)
Also of note: I am now a Pending Changes Reviewer. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 14:49, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
(Non-administrator comment) Phlogiston Enthusiast, an admin will review the needed information. I don't see how a lot of these notes are relevant to rollback; pending changes requires some overlapping skills with rollback (such as the ability to effectively determine what is vandalism), but it is an entirely different right for good reason, and does require different skills. Rollback's primary purpose is to assist with recent changes patrolling. 45dogs (they/them) (talk page) (contributions) 21:53, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
Okay, sorry. Just trying to put everything on the table here. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 02:25, 28 February 2026 (UTC)
Adding comment so it is clear this is still open and so it doesn't get archived from inactivity. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 16:01, 10 March 2026 (UTC)
Not to sound picky, just wanted to make sure two weeks of inactivity and lack of approval/denial wouldn't make this stagnate and die. (Talk) PHLOGISTON ENTHUSIAST 19:21, 10 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Theeverywhereperson

I would like to renew my rollback rights, because I have been using AntiVandal constructively, and the same other reasons as my most recent request. Theeverywhereperson talk here 11:14, 27 February 2026 (UTC)

Namely:
  1. I am a recent changes patroller and have been patrolling for a few months now,
  2. I have made more than 700 edits in mainspace and more than 1700 edits in total,
  3. Since I am already a pending changes reviewer, I am also used to reverting vandalism in some areas where it isn't visible to everyone yet, so I think I am trained for the job,
  4. This would allow me to use tools like AntiVandal to revert vandalism easier and faster, for the benefit of Wikipedia as a whole.
Theeverywhereperson talk here 11:15, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
Automated comment This user was granted temporary rollback rights by HJ Mitchell (expires 00:00, 28 February 2026 (UTC)) and has had 1 request for rollback declined in the past 90 days (). — MusikBot talk 11:20, 27 February 2026 (UTC)

User:Absolutiva

I need for rollback rights for massive reverts. So I frequently used Twinkle as a tool for massive reverts by manually, as I reverting five edits from a blocked user as per WP:BRV. Absolutiva 12:45, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

 Done * Pppery * it has begun... 15:26, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Dafootballguy

My name is dafootballguy and I am a mobile editor. I applied for the permission in mid January and was turned down for not having 1 month of recent changes patrol. I have done more than 1 month and want to reapply so I can use counter-vandalism scripts like interceptor. I had asked an admin but I can't find the request. Thank you for your time. Dafootballguy (talk) 22:45, 6 March 2026 (UTC)

Automated comment This user has had 1 request for rollback declined or withdrawn in the past 90 days (). — MusikBot talk 22:50, 6 March 2026 (UTC)
 Done * Pppery * it has begun... 15:26, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Cadddr

I've been patrolling recent changes for a month. I've been using RedWarn, but I want to try out the tools that require Rollback as well. Cadddr (talk) 18:02, 9 March 2026 (UTC)

 Done * Pppery * it has begun... 15:25, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

User:JoBoGamer

Previously had temp rollback till 28th February and I was shown to go fine with it and be responsible. I did have a brief period where i was inactive to do exams however im back and i feel like i can use Rollback in my day to day wikipedia tasks. JoBo Gamer 11:35, 10 March 2026 (UTC) JoBo Gamer 11:35, 10 March 2026 (UTC)

 Done trial extended for another 2 months. Since you were inactive for most of your trial we don't really have any evidence on which we could grant you it permanently. But, by the same token, nothing has changed since you were granted the trial permissions, so lets go. * Pppery * it has begun... 15:24, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

User:EditorShane3456

I am currently dealing with a TA (and might encounter many more vandals) so I would like to have this right to easily snap their edits to valhalla. shane (talk to me if you want!) 16:56, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

Automated comment This user has had 1 request for rollback declined or withdrawn in the past 90 days (). — MusikBot talk 17:00, 11 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Abminor

Hello. I'd like to request removal of my rollback rights, as I'm losing interest in using the tool. Thanks! 🌻 A♭m (Ring!) (Notes) 15:36, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

Already done (automated response): This user already has the "rollbacker" user right. — MusikBot talk 15:40, 12 March 2026 (UTC)
Done: marking  Revoked for the bot. Extraordinary Writ (talk) 20:58, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

User:VidanaliK

I've started reverting vandalism edits, with a pattern of revert, warning the user, and reporting to AIV if they have a history of vandalism and the warn is severe. Another user notified me on my talk page that I might find rollback useful, and it looks like it would definitely speed up reverting repeat offenders that were never reverted. VidanaliK (talk to me) (contributions) 18:22, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

 Done * Pppery * it has begun... 15:22, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

User:Sayvhior

I’m requesting because i am interested in assisting to fight against vandalism on English Wikipedia as well as other sister projects. SayvhiorTalk 02:42, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

 Not done No experience with recent changes patrolling. Please re-read the requirements in the header. * Pppery * it has begun... 15:21, 13 March 2026 (UTC)

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User:BubbaJoe123456

I do quite a bit of work responding to issues raised at WP:COIN and, to a lesser extent, WP:BLPN, and having this right would be helpful for determining, for example, whether a page with non-NPOV edits from multiple TAs would better benefit from a request to block a particular IP range, or whether page protection is the more appropriate approach. I have read the guidelines for the permission (in particular WP:TAIVDISCLOSE), and commit that I will use the permission only in full compliance with those guidelines. BubbaJoe123456 (talk) 03:08, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

 Done Sohom (talk) 04:03, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

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