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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!
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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 600 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
- 17 Dec 2025 – Meiō incident (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Ships&Space (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Dec 2025 – Wanderer (Genshin Impact) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Gommeh (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Dec 2025 – Christl-Marie Schultes (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by LightlySeared (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Dec 2025 – Myanmar Space Agency (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Htanaungg (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Dec 2025 – Fagopsis (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Kevmin (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Dec 2025 – Auckland Women's Suffrage Memorial (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by CuriosityKat33 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Dec 2025 – 1910s in air cargo (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Rolands00004413 (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Dec 2025 – Spencer Cobb (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by PacificDepths (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Dec 2025 – History of Iloilo City (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Merd123 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Dec 2025 – Battle of Al-Asaba'a (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Agent VII (t · c); see discussion
- (17 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 18 Dec 2025 – Donald Trump's comments on John McCain (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by TheInevitables (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 17 Dec 2025 – David Patchen (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Nswix (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 17 Dec 2025 – Yasmine Taeb (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Longhornsg (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 16 Dec 2025 – Nari Air Flight 114 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by 11WB (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
- 16 Dec 2025 – Dustin Sherer (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by WikiOriginal-9 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 16 Dec 2025 – Doc Butler (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Pizzaonpineapple (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 16 Dec 2025 – John Reid (Virginia politician) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Yoblyblob (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
- 15 Dec 2025 – Trump Unyielding (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by JSFarman (t · c); see discussion (10 participants)
- 15 Dec 2025 – Tech for Palestine (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bluethricecreamman (t · c); see discussion (9 participants)
- 13 Dec 2025 – Pure Nintendo Magazine (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mika1h (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- (21 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 17 Dec 2025 – 1138th Engineer Company (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by MKFI (t · c): concern
- 13 Dec 2025 – WLDF (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Sammi Brie (t · c): concern and endorsed by Wcquidditch (t · c) on 14 Dec 2025
- 11 Dec 2025 – 6 Frigate (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Mdewman6 (t · c) was deleted
- 10 Dec 2025 – Travis Kuhn (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Muboshgu (t · c) was deleted
- 08 Dec 2025 – St. Pachomious Monastery (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Pi.1415926535 (t · c) was redirected to Serbian Orthodox Eparchy of New Gračanica and Midwestern America (talk · edit · hist)
- 08 Dec 2025 – Morarka Organic (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Filmyy (t · c) was deleted
- 06 Dec 2025 – Emery Hyslop-Margison (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Hoponpop69 (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 11 Dec 2025 – Category:Swedish musicians of Greek descent (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Place Clichy (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Dec 2025 – Category:Swedish musicians of Hungarian descent (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Place Clichy (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Dec 2025 – Category:Tentacles/tentacle monsters in fiction (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Templates for discussion
- 09 Dec 2025 – Template:1979–80 MEAC men's basketball standings (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Gonnym (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 17 Dec 2025 – Black Gryph0n (talk · edit · hist) →Alastor the Radio Demon was RfDed by ConeKota (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Dec 2025 – Modi media (talk · edit · hist) →Godi media was RfDed by Casablanca Rock (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Dec 2025 – Mark Thunder (talk · edit · hist) →George South was RfDed by Z. Patterson (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Dec 2025 – Los Tralaleritos (talk · edit · hist) →Italian brainrot was RfDed by HurricaneZeta (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Dec 2025 – Iван (talk · edit · hist) →Ivan was RfDed by ArcticSeeress (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Dec 2025 – Little Crappy Ship (talk · edit · hist) →Littoral combat ship was RfDed by Deacon Vorbis (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Dec 2025 – Little crappy ship (talk · edit · hist) →Littoral combat ship was RfDed by Deacon Vorbis (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Dec 2025 – Little crappy ships (talk · edit · hist) →Littoral combat ship was RfDed by Deacon Vorbis (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Dec 2025 – Little Crappy Ships (talk · edit · hist) →Littoral combat ship was RfDed by Deacon Vorbis (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Nov 2025 – Modi's Media (talk · edit · hist) →Godi media was RfDed by Hemant Dabral (t · c); see discussion
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Files for discussion
- 08 Dec 2025 – File:Imminent Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs book cover.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Luis Elizondo) was FfDed by PARAKANYAA (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
- 17 Dec 2025 – Anno 117 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Vestigia Leonis (t · c); start discussion
- 17 Dec 2025 – Hooshmand Dehghan (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Mojgoon (t · c); start discussion
- 17 Dec 2025 – Hurricane Ernesto (2024) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by FrizzB (t · c); start discussion
- 15 Dec 2025 – Dancing with Our Hands Tied (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); start discussion
- 15 Dec 2025 – Battle of Ghindăoani (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by SpandauSteaua (t · c); start discussion
- 13 Dec 2025 – Don't Click Play (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Camilasdandelions (t · c); start discussion
- 09 Dec 2025 – 2022 Dundee City Council election (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Stevie fae Scotland (t · c); start discussion
- 07 Dec 2025 – Passo Bem Solto (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Skyshifter (t · c); start discussion
- 06 Dec 2025 – TOI-1338 b (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Dot.py (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Dec 2025 – Curb Your Enthusiasm season 3 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Crystal Drawers (t · c); start discussion
- (31 more...)
Featured list removal candidates
- 29 Sep 2025 – List of Iowa tornadoes (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for FL removal by Departure– (t · c); see discussion
Good article reassessments
- 16 Nov 2025 – Decompression (diving) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 17 Dec 2025 – Antioch International Movement of Churches (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by HonestHarbor (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Dec 2025 – Herzog Park (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Green Montanan (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Nov 2025 – Charlie Kirk (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Tryptofish (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 16 Dec 2025 – 2002 Marib airstrike (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Hsnkn (t · c); see discussion
- 08 Dec 2025 – Santos Passos Church (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by V.B.Speranza (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Nov 2025 – Lubricating tram 5572 (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by CosXZ (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Oct 2025 – 1,000,000,000,000 (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Electorus (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Oct 2025 – Dorfromantik (board game) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Chorchapu (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Aug 2025 – Connection Lost (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Pamzeis (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 18 Dec 2025 – EarthBound Halloween Hack (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Radiation's Halloween Hack by Kung Fu Man (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Dec 2025 – Rajinder Gupta (politician) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Rajinder Gupta by Heart of Destruction (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Dec 2025 – Kim Ga-eul (singer) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Gaeul (singer) by Orangesclub (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Dec 2025 – Condragulations (RuPaul's Drag Race) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Condragulations by Another Believer (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Dec 2025 – Las Anod conflict (2023–present) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Las Anod conflict (2023) by Freetrashbox (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Dec 2025 – Haigerloch research reactor (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Haigerloch atomic pile by Doeze (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Dec 2025 – Sam Dickinson (ice hockey) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Sam Dickinson by 162 etc. (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Dec 2025 – Murder of Luigia Borrelli (talk · edit · hist) move request to Killing of Luigia Borrelli by Cameron Dewe (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 08 Dec 2025 – Russia without Putin? (board game) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Russia without Putin? by Heart of Destruction (t · c) was moved to Russia Without Putin (talk · edit · hist) by Glasspalace (t · c) on 15 Dec 2025; see discussion
- 07 Dec 2025 – 2025 Czech train collision (talk · edit · hist) move request to Dívčice train collision by The Emperor of Byzantium (t · c) was closed; see discussion
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Articles to be merged
- 17 Dec 2025 – Typhoon Mindulle (2021) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 2021 Pacific typhoon season by Jiiiiiiiii (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Dec 2025 – The Scale of the Universe (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Cary and Michael Huang by TheSilksongPikmin (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Dec 2025 – List of mayors of Hawthorn (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Hawthorn by The Kora Person (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Dec 2025 – Sillogue (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Ballymun by Guliolopez (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Dec 2025 – ChromeOS Flex (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to ChromeOS by ~2025-40302-78 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Dec 2025 – Frank Worrell (psychologist) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Frank C. Worrell by Awhellnawr123214 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Nov 2025 – Ram Mandir Dharma Dhwaj (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Ram Mandir Dhwajarohan#Dharma Dhwaja by Jībanmṛta (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Nov 2025 – Cyclone Errol (2025) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 2024–25 Australian region cyclone season by HurricaneZeta (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Nov 2025 – Niantic Spatial (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Niantic, Inc. by The Grid (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Nov 2025 – Innocent Lives Foundation (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Christopher Hadnagy by Dreamyshade (t · c); see discussion
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Articles to be split
- 12 Dec 2025 – The Living Tombstone (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Dec 2025 – TeamFourStar (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Panbie (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Nov 2025 – Beast Games (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ~2025-36135-99 (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
- 27 Jan 2025 – Motohiko Saitō (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AlphaBetaGamma (t · c); see discussion
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