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Wikipedia Celebrates 25 Years with Global Campaign and Docuseries

1/17/2026

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Wikipedia celebrated its 25th anniversary on January 15, 2026, launching the 'Wikipedia 25' campaign, with celebrations continuing through 2026.
The campaign includes a video docuseries featuring contributors, including Nigerian librarian Goodness Ignatius, underscoring Africa's growing influence.
A digital time capsule details Wikipedia's history and its significance in the AI era.
People access Wikipedia nearly 15 billion times monthly, while the platform pursues accessibility and local language projects.

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Story summary

Wikipedia celebrated its 25th anniversary on January 15, 2026, launching the 'Wikipedia 25' campaign, with celebrations continuing through 2026.
The campaign includes a video docuseries featuring contributors, including Nigerian librarian Goodness Ignatius, underscoring Africa's growing influence.
A digital time capsule details Wikipedia's history and its significance in the AI era.
People access Wikipedia nearly 15 billion times monthly, while the platform pursues accessibility and local language projects.