"Wikipedia's article on Charlie Kirk was the most read on the online encyclopedia this year, as users sought out information on the conservative activist. People viewed the entry on Kirk nearly 45m times, many after he was shot at a university campus debate on 10 September. Although Kirk was a well-known figure in the US as co-founder of the Turning Point USA organisation, his death attracted headline coverage around the world."
"Wikipedia celebrates its 25th birthday on 15 January and has maintained its credibility as an information source with the help of 250,000 volunteer writers and editors. Encyclopedia entries are guided by three core principles: displaying a neutral point of view; using published, reliable sources; and not publishing personal opinions or new interpretations. The top five was rounded out by two more US public figures: Donald Trump, in his eighth appearance on the annual list; and the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV."
"Film and TV-related articles remain a staple of the top 20 list, due in part to the second screen effect people turning to their mobile phone while watching a movie or broadcast show. The Sinners and Superman films were both in the overall top 10, while the Netflix show Adolescence ranked 17th for the year overall, with page views peaking 10 days after its release as the four-parter become a viral success."
Charlie Kirk's Wikipedia entry received nearly 45 million views in 2025, with a surge after he was shot at a university debate on 10 September. More than 40% of the views for the most-read English Wikipedia page came from outside the US. The annual notable deaths list ranked second, while Ed Gein rose to third after a Netflix profile. The top five also included Donald Trump (his eighth appearance) and Pope Leo XIV. Film and television entries remained prominent due to the second-screen effect, with several films and series among the year's top pages. About 250,000 volunteer editors support the site.
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