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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 the 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 · 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
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Drop this on a prospective reviewer's user talk page to help recruit new reviewers.
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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 2500 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
- 02 Mar 2025 – Noriko Takaya (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Z. Patterson (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Mar 2025 – Raymond C. and Mildred Kramer House (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Epicgenius (t · c); see discussion
- 01 Mar 2025 – Oris Aigbokhaevbolo (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by SL93 (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Feb 2025 – W leju po bombie (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Feb 2025 – Jarrad Searby (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Feb 2025 – Battle of Chunj (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Rahim231 (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Jan 2025 – Lois Riess (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Afrowriter (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Jan 2025 – More than Life (Machine Gun Kelly song) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Locust member (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 04 Mar 2025 – Anglican Adam Preaching Society (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mint Keyphase (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 04 Mar 2025 – The U13 Dubai Intercontinental Football Cup (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Geschichte (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 01 Mar 2025 – Fabio Dias (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by MarioGom (t · c); see discussion (9 participants)
- 01 Mar 2025 – Connect (insurance company) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Polygnotus (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 01 Mar 2025 – Maha Al-Asaker (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by فيصل (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 28 Feb 2025 – Droom (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Lordofhunter (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 28 Feb 2025 – 2024 Bruce Highway explosion (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LibStar (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 27 Feb 2025 – Conquests of Genghis Khan (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by AirshipJungleman29 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 27 Feb 2025 – Sanket Goel (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bakhtar40 (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 27 Feb 2025 – Muhammad Imran Qadir (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Sackiii (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- (20 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 01 Mar 2025 – Abask (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by MediaKyle (t · c): concern
- 28 Feb 2025 – Grand City Properties (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Imcdc (t · c): concern and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 01 Mar 2025: concern
- 26 Feb 2025 – Panteg A.F.C. (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Mcmatter (t · c): concern
- 25 Feb 2025 – Whales In Cubicles (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Rorshacma (t · c) was deleted
Redirects for discussion
- 04 Mar 2025 – Land of flowers (talk · edit · hist) →Florida was RfDed by Duckmather (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Jan 2025 – Lasalle College, Bogota (talk · edit · hist) →LaSalle College was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 25 Feb 2025 – Alison Frantz (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by UndercoverClassicist (t · c); see discussion
Featured topic candidates
- 31 Jan 2025 – Wonderland (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was FT nominated by Brachy0008 (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 28 Feb 2025 – King of My Heart (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Ippantekina (t · c); start discussion
- 27 Feb 2025 – Intersex healthcare (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Urchincrawler (t · c); start discussion
- 26 Feb 2025 – Gupta–Saka Wars (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Garudam (t · c); start discussion
- 23 Feb 2025 – Fishmonger (album) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Locust member (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Feb 2025 – Roddy Ricch (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by JustTryingToBeSmart (t · c); start discussion
- 22 Feb 2025 – Whoops (song) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MaranoFan (t · c); start discussion
- 19 Feb 2025 – 2002 Marib airstrike (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Hsnkn (t · c); start discussion
- 18 Feb 2025 – Invincible season 2 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Afrowriter (t · c); start discussion
- 17 Feb 2025 – John Hogan (motorsport executive) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Namelessposter (t · c); start discussion
- 16 Feb 2025 – 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by PCN02WPS (t · c); start discussion
- (16 more...)
Good topic candidates
- 19 Feb 2025 – Happiness (Taylor Swift song) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Feb 2025 – Tolerate It (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Medxvo (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 02 Mar 2025 – National Socialist Network (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by FoundSquare (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 02 Mar 2025 – Benin Moat (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Vanderwaalforces (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Feb 2025 – Elliot Rodger (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Shoot for the Stars (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Feb 2025 – ToNiePokój escape room fire (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Grumpylawnchair (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jan 2025 – Japanese occupation of West Sumatra (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Kaliper1 (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Dec 2024 – Outline of George Washington (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Atakes Ris (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Sep 2024 – Lucky Loser (book) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Lisha2037 (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 28 Feb 2025 – Akina Nakamori videography (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to List of performances by Akina Nakamori in media by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
- 28 Feb 2025 – Bruno Mars videography (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to List of performances by Bruno Mars in media by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Feb 2025 – Suspicious deaths of notable Russians in 2022–2024 (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Suspicious deaths of notable Russians in 2022–2025 by PhotographyEdits (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Feb 2025 – Prithivivallabh (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Prithivivallabh (novel) by CX Zoom (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Feb 2025 – China Railways DF9 (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to China Railway DF9 by 173.206.110.217 (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Feb 2025 – Minetest (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Luanti by UltrasonicMadness (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Jan 2025 – KN-19 (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Kumsong-3 by TCU9999 (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Feb 2025 – Fishing Pole (chess) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Fishing pole (chess) by The Master of Hedgehogs (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 20 Feb 2025 – Paul Christiano (talk · edit · hist) move request to Paul Christiano (choreographer) by Extraordinary Writ (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 02 Feb 2025 – Park Jun Yong (talk · edit · hist) move request to Park Jun-yong by Marty2Hotty (t · c) was moved to Jun Yong Park (talk · edit · hist) by DrKay (t · c) on 02 Mar 2025; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 05 Mar 2025 – CheckUser (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Wikipedia:CheckUser by DotesConks (t · c); see discussion
- 03 Mar 2025 – 2021 Tri-State tornado (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to 2021 Western Kentucky tornado by Departure– (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Mar 2025 – Proprioception and motor control (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Proprioception by LittleBitMoreKSP (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Feb 2025 – Polyglucan (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Glucan by Mykhal (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Feb 2025 – Thermoelectric temperature control (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Thermoelectric cooling by Mrfoogles (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Feb 2025 – Ataman A092H6 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Bogdan A092 by Anon13131313 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jan 2025 – List of military engagements during the Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of military engagements during the Israel-Hamas war by Eagowl (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2025 – Antioch High School shooting (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Antioch High School (Tennessee) by MountainJew6150 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jan 2025 – Apple Pencil Pro (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Apple Pencil by Ad3245 (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jan 2025 – Temple High School (Mississippi) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Vicksburg High School (Mississippi) by Issac I Navarro (t · c); see discussion
- (16 more...)
Articles to be split
- 27 Jan 2025 – Motohiko Saitō (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AlphaBetaGamma (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Nov 2024 – 2022 in the Philippines (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BadEditor93 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Oct 2024 – Judas and the Black Messiah (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Sep 2024 – Business court (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ost316 (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Sep 2024 – 3Blue1Brown (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 196.179.6.121 (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Jul 2024 – List of unarmed African Americans killed by law enforcement officers in the United States (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 142.113.140.146 (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jun 2024 – Games of the Future (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ahri.boy (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jun 2024 – Mu krop (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Paul 012 (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Apr 2024 – Paw Patrol (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Rtkat3 (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Mar 2024 – CSI: Vegas (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2A00:23EE:1320:B607:74F6:D6CC:858B:1F6 (t · c); see discussion
- (11 more...)