Wikipedia's Most-Viewed Articles of 2023

A look at the top articles on English Wikipedia in 2023

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Wikipedia's Most-Viewed Articles of 2023

English Wikipedia received over 84 billion views this year, and the most popular article was about ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that has gained widespread attention.

The annual list of deaths was the second most-read article, while the highly anticipated 2023 Cricket World Cup took third place.

Other notable articles that attracted readers' attention included Taylor Swift, Cristiano Ronaldo, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Top Articles on English Wikipedia

ChatGPT received over 49 million pageviews, making it the most-viewed article of the year.

The list of deaths in 2023 attracted over 42 million pageviews, followed by the 2023 Cricket World Cup with over 38 million pageviews.

Other popular articles included the Indian Premier League, the film Oppenheimer, and the Cricket World Cup.

Global Reach and Access

The United States and the United Kingdom were the top countries accessing English Wikipedia in 2023, followed by India, Canada, and Australia.

These numbers indicate the global popularity and reach of Wikipedia as a reliable source of information.

The Wikimedia Foundation is set to update the full year's data on January 3, 2024.