Wikipedia’s 2023 Top Articles: A Glimpse into Internet Reading Habits
NEW YORK (AP) — As the year comes to a close, Wikipedia has unveiled its list of the most-viewed articles on the platform in 2023. With over 84 billion views, English Wikipedia continues to be a go-to source for information. Topping the list this year is an article on ChatGPT, the omnipresent AI chatbot that has permeated various industries, including education, healthcare, law, and even religious sermons. The popularity of ChatGPT reflects the growing interest in generative AI and the ongoing discussions surrounding its potential benefits and risks, as documented on its dedicated Wikipedia page.
Coming in at second place is the annual list of deaths, which consistently garners high traffic year after year. Notable figures who passed away in 2023, such as Matthew Perry and Lisa Marie Presley, also attracted significant attention. Additionally, cricket-related content made its mark on the list for the first time since the Wikimedia Foundation started tracking in 2015, with the highly anticipated 2023 Cricket World Cup securing third place. The Indian Premier League, another cricket event, claimed the fourth spot.
Other articles that captured readers’ attention included entries on films like “Oppenheimer” and “Jawan,” as well as pop superstar Taylor Swift. The top 25 list also featured prominent figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Elon Musk. Notably, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the highly anticipated film “Avatar: The Way of Water” also attracted significant interest.
Here is a summary of the top 25 articles on English Wikipedia for 2023:
1. ChatGPT: 49,490,406 pageviews
2. Deaths in 2023: 42,666,860 pageviews
3. 2023 Cricket World Cup: 38,171,653 pageviews
4. Indian Premier League: 32,012,810 pageviews
5. Oppenheimer (film): 28,348,248 pageviews
6. Cricket World Cup: 25,961,417 pageviews
7. J. Robert Oppenheimer: 25,672,469 pageviews
8. Jawan (film): 21,791,126 pageviews
9. 2023 Indian Premier League: 20,694,974 pageviews
10. Pathaan (film): 19,932,509 pageviews
11. The Last of Us (TV series): 19,791,789 pageviews
12. Taylor Swift: 19,418,385 pageviews
13. Barbie (film): 18,051,077 pageviews
14. Cristiano Ronaldo: 17,492,537 pageviews
15. Lionel Messi: 16,623,630 pageviews
16. Premier League: 16,604,669 pageviews
17. Matthew Perry: 16,454,666 pageviews
18. United States: 16,240,461 pageviews
19. Elon Musk: 14,370,395 pageviews
20. Avatar: The Way of Water: 14,303,116 pageviews
21. India: 13,850,178 pageviews
22. Lisa Marie Presley: 13,764,007 pageviews
23. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: 13,392,917 pageviews
24. Russian invasion of Ukraine: 12,798,866 pageviews
25. Andrew Tate: 12,728,616 pageviews
According to the Wikimedia Foundation, this list was compiled using English Wikipedia data up until November 28th, 2023. The nonprofit organization plans to update the numbers for the full year on January 3rd, 2024.
In terms of overall access to English Wikipedia in 2023, the top countries include the United States, the United Kingdom, India, Canada, and Australia. These statistics highlight the global reach and influence of the platform.
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