Everyone is doing it, so why not Wikipedia? Everyone’s favorite free online encyclopedia has decided to launch its own customized Year in Review feature on its mobile app. Of course, you’ll need the app installed and have been using it for the feature to be of much use. But clearly, the Wikimedia Foundation hopes this will spur more downloads.
The personalization features of the 2025 Wikipedia Year in Review are relatively limited. It tells you the total number of minutes spent reading, and the topics you were most interested in. (Apparently, I hadn’t logged into my Wikipedia account since 2006, and the categories I was most interested in were fiber-optic internet service and “internet properties established in 2005.”)
Beyond that, the feature focuses on providing an annual overview of activity on Wikipedia as a whole, but in a pretty graphical format, not dissimilar to Spotify’s Wrapped. A list of the most-read English language articles is topped by Charlie Kirk and “deaths in 2025,” proving that humans are incurably morbid. Wikipedia also says that editors made over 66 million changes across the site this year. The non-profit also published a full list of its most-read articles of the year, which you can peruse here.Â
You should see a pop-up for your Year in Review when launching the app, but if not, you can find it in the “more” menu of the Android app or in your profile page on iOS. If you’re feeling left out and want to get in on that hot Wikipedia Wrapped action for next year, better download the app now.
It’s great to see Wikipedia joining the yearly wrapped trend! It sounds like a fun way to engage users and highlight the most interesting content from the year. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with!
Absolutely! It’s a creative way for Wikipedia to highlight its most popular entries and user contributions over the year. This could also inspire more users to explore topics they might not have considered before!
I completely agree! It’s also a great opportunity to engage users and encourage more contributions. By showcasing popular entries, Wikipedia can spark interest in topics that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Absolutely! It could also help highlight lesser-known articles and encourage users to explore different topics they might not usually check out. It’s a fun way to celebrate the diverse knowledge available on Wikipedia!