Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation
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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 · IP 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 2900 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
- 13 Mar 2026 – David Rankin (astronomer) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Renerpho (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Mar 2026 – Maria Magdalena (choreographic symphony) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by NeoGaze (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Mar 2026 – Pieniny Castle (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Mar 2026 – Baptistery of Bekalta (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Mar 2026 – Linguistic purism in France (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Emholt1 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Mar 2026 – Sirius B (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by JeBonSer (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Mar 2026 – Francis Scobell (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by GoldenBootWizard276 (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Mar 2026 – Vojin Đuričić (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by JustARandomSquid (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Mar 2026 – Chess World Cup 1988–1989 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Em-as-in-emily (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Mar 2026 – Lisa Fagin Davis (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Talulagosh (t · c); see discussion
- (19 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 13 Mar 2026 – Secondary School Complex No. 10 in Gliwice (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by IgnacyPL (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 12 Mar 2026 – Zahra Haddad-Adel (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Keivan.f (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 12 Mar 2026 – Reena Ranger (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Orange sticker (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 11 Mar 2026 – Ocorian (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Altenmann (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 10 Mar 2026 – Gennady Danilenko (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by 4meter4 (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
- 10 Mar 2026 – Ram Chandra (Babuji) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Yuvrajbhatt (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 08 Mar 2026 – Kawa Junad (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by AllWeKnowOfHeaven (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 06 Mar 2026 – St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (Colorado Springs, Colorado) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by WikiDan61 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
- 05 Mar 2026 – Didi Ananda Devapriya (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Biruitorul (t · c); see discussion (2 participants; relisted)
- 04 Mar 2026 – GROSMIMI (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by DollarStoreBaal44 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants; relisted)
- (17 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 13 Mar 2026 – Stephen Thomas (naval officer) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by ~2026-16019-33 (t · c): concern and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 13 Mar 2026
- 11 Mar 2026 – Pharmaceutical Association of Mauritius (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by GB fan (t · c): concern
- 07 Mar 2026 – Ivory Homes (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Justlettersandnumbers (t · c): concern and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 08 Mar 2026
- 04 Mar 2026 – Brian Platt (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by EEng (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 10 Mar 2026 – Category:Native American language films (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Mclay1 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jan 2026 – Category:Negro league baseball strikeout champions (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by WikiOriginal-9 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jan 2026 – Category:Negro league baseball ERA champions (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by WikiOriginal-9 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jan 2026 – Category:Negro league baseball wins champions (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by WikiOriginal-9 (t · c); see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 09 Mar 2026 – Liz (musician) (talk · edit · hist) →Liz (American singer) was RfDed by मल्ल (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Mar 2026 – Lewkenorian theory of Shakespeare authorship (talk · edit · hist) →Shakespeare authorship question was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Feb 2026 – サンズ (talk · edit · hist) →Sans (Undertale) was RfDed by Opm581 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Feb 2026 – 2020 Games (talk · edit · hist) →2020 Summer Olympics was RfDed by A1Cafel (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Feb 2026 – Criticism of AI (talk · edit · hist) →Ethics of artificial intelligence was RfDed by A1Cafel (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Feb 2026 – Phoenix (2019 film) (talk · edit · hist) →Terminator: Dark Fate was RfDed by Mysticair667537 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Mar 2026 – 2026 Iran-US war (talk · edit · hist) →Prelude to the 2026 Iran war RfDed by Abesca (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Files for discussion
- 30 Jan 2026 – File:Dr. Tetelbaum.gif (talk · edit · hist) (on Alexander Y. Tetelbaum) was FfDed by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion
A-Class review
- undated – 2001 Biggin Hill Airshow disasters (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 13 Mar 2026 – MADiSON (video game) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Veyhola (t · c); start discussion
- 11 Mar 2026 – Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Z-Gamer Guys (t · c); start discussion
- 11 Mar 2026 – Beauty and the Beast (Kanye West song) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by RTSthestardust (t · c); start discussion
- 11 Mar 2026 – Kirby Air Riders (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Z-Gamer Guys (t · c); start discussion
- 10 Mar 2026 – Mondstadt (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Gommeh (t · c); start discussion
- 09 Mar 2026 – Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by TheGreatEditor024 (t · c); start discussion
- 08 Mar 2026 – National Socialist Network (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by TarnishedPath (t · c); start discussion
- 07 Mar 2026 – Commonwealth v Yunupingu (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by SnowyRiver28 (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Mar 2026 – Marie Salmon (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Chao Garden (t · c); start discussion
- 02 Mar 2026 – Frederic Morgan, 5th Baron Tredegar (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mac Edmunds (t · c); start discussion
- (36 more...)
Peer reviews
- 09 Mar 2026 – Fashion of Catherine, Princess of Wales (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by MSincccc (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Mar 2026 – Elliot Rodger (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Dec 2025 – The Planet Crafter (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Monkegamer123 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Mar 2026 – National Socialist Network (talk · edit · hist) put up for PR by TarnishedPath (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Requested moves
- 13 Mar 2026 – Fatal attraction (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Fatal attraction (sociology) by ~2026-15967-21 (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Mar 2026 – Detroit Wall (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Birwood Wall by DontCallMeLateForDinner (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Mar 2026 – Hold onto Me (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Hold Onto Me by Wbm1058 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Mar 2026 – List of slang terms for federal agents (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to List of slang terms for secret service agents by Howardcorn33 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Mar 2026 – Obiekt 277 (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Object 277 by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Mar 2026 – Order of precedence in Ireland (1897–1922) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved somewhere else by Chaotic Enby (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Mar 2026 – Fossils of Iceland (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Paleontology in Iceland by An anonymous username, not my real name (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Feb 2026 – Whitney White (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Whitney White (vlogger) by BrechtBro (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Feb 2026 – Sexual diversity in the Huancavilca culture (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to LGBTQ people in the Huancavilca culture by Abesca (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Feb 2026 – Jintao (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Jintao (name) by GilaMonster536 (t · c); see discussion
- (5 more...)
Articles to be merged
- 04 Mar 2026 – Prelude to the 2026 Iran war (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 2026 Iran war by Chessrat (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Mar 2026 – Direct lending (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Private credit by Quercus solaris (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Mar 2026 – Kakabhushundi (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Kaagapujandar by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Feb 2026 – JP Richardson (software engineer) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Exodus Wallet by 162 etc. (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Feb 2026 – Temporary Migrant Care Center (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Immigration detention in the second Trump administration by CommonKnowledgeCreator (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Feb 2026 – Tangential speed (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Speed by LuniZunie (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Feb 2026 – Ireland's Eye, Northwest Territories (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Brock Island#Ireland's Eye by Klbrain (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Feb 2026 – List of urban areas in Finland by population (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Urban areas in Finland by Logoshimpo (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Feb 2026 – Groupe Média TFO (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to TFO by RA0808 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Mar 2026 – Nishaanchi (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) proposed for merging to Nishaanchi by SaTnamZIN (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Articles to be split
- 05 Mar 2026 – Wicked (2024 film) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Hurricanemaster089 (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Mar 2026 – International relations with the Taliban (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Braganza (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Jan 2026 – Prosecution of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ReyHahn (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Dec 2025 – Shawn Merriman (fraudster) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Sep 2025 – 2022 in science (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 92.17.74.191 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Aug 2025 – Games of the Future (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Diannaa (t · c); see discussion
- 29 May 2025 – List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by StephenMacky1 (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
- (15 more...)
