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Vital articles

Overview
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There have been various pieces of analysis carried out on Vital Articles that are relevant:

WP:VASTATSWP:VASTATS

Vital articles by quality

The following table shows the current distribution of article quality for the circa 50,000 Level 5 vital articles.

Vital pages by quality
Quality
Quality	Total
Assessed	0
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Trend in Level 3 quality

The following table shows the trend in the distribution of article quality for the circa 1,000 Level 3 vital articles over time.

	FA	A	GA	B	C	–	Total
December 1, 2009	82	7	49	586	146	129	999
January 1, 2011	78	8	60	472	255	113	986
January 1, 2012	76	1	76	454	275	109	991
June 29, 2013	88	3	88	450	289	82	1000
October 13, 2013	90	4	92	446	284	83	999
January 13, 2015	90	2	96	417	333	60	998
December 23, 2016	94	2	107	425	355	17	1000
December 10, 2017	91	3	115	392	376	17	994
January 22, 2019	92	4	122	389	380	12	999
December 20, 2019	88	2	121	390	383	17	1001
November 25, 2020	83	1	127	373	402	15	1001
March 19, 2022	73	2	127	387	406	5	1000
January 11, 2023	71	2	128	299	471	27	998
February 5, 2024	71	0	131	403	395	0	1,000

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Today's featured articles

18 Dec 2025 – Caesar cipher (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb
11 Dec 2025 – George Mason (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb

Today's featured article requests

16 Feb 2026 – Abraham Lincoln (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by LittleJerry (t · c); see discussion
14 Feb 2026 – James Cook (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by Noleander (t · c); see discussion
06 Feb 2026 – Tara Lipinski (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by MisawaSakura (t · c); see discussion
04 Feb 2026 – Rosa Parks (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by Spookyaki (t · c); see discussion

Did you know

02 Dec 2025 – Polycystic ovary syndrome (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Femke (t · c); see discussion
25 Nov 2025 – The Lion Sleeps Tonight (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Launchballer (t · c); see discussion
18 Nov 2025 – Coccinella septempunctata (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Bruce1ee (t · c); see discussion
17 Nov 2025 – Euphonium (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Jonathanischoice (t · c); see discussion
20 Oct 2025 – Catherine Helen Spence (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by MCE89 (t · c); see discussion
14 Oct 2025 – Laura Kenny (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Launchballer (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

23 Nov 2025 – X-ray spectroscopy (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Ldm1954 (t · c) was closed as keep by Ritchie333 (t · c) on 01 Dec 2025; see discussion (5 participants)
13 Nov 2025 – Undergraduate degree (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Sirfurboy (t · c) was closed as no consensus by Ritchie333 (t · c) on 06 Dec 2025; see discussion (12 participants; relisted)

Redirects for discussion

06 Dec 2025 – Polytypic taxon (talk · edit · hist) →Taxon was RfDed by Cremastra (t · c); see discussion
06 Dec 2025 – Angry mustache man (talk · edit · hist) →Adolf Hitler was RfDed by Deacon Vorbis (t · c); see discussion
06 Dec 2025 – Womens football (talk · edit · hist) →Women's association football was RfDed by A1Cafel (t · c); see discussion
06 Dec 2025 – Football's (talk · edit · hist) →Football was RfDed by A1Cafel (t · c); see discussion
05 Dec 2025 – In-Out-Through (talk · edit · hist) →MIDI was RfDed by Consarn (t · c); see discussion
05 Dec 2025 – In, Out, Through (talk · edit · hist) →MIDI was RfDed by Consarn (t · c); see discussion
05 Dec 2025 – Jrvvschōlajim (talk · edit · hist) →Jerusalem was RfDed by Zzz plant (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – People Power Uprising (talk · edit · hist) →8888 Uprising was RfDed by Estar8806 (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – Dooor (talk · edit · hist) →Door was RfDed by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – Door And Door-post (talk · edit · hist) →Door was RfDed by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion

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Files for discussion

25 Nov 2025 – File:Beatles - Abbey Road.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on 1, 2, 3) was FfDed by JohnCWiesenthal (t · c); see discussion
25 Nov 2025 – File:Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on 1, 2, 3) was FfDed by JohnCWiesenthal (t · c); see discussion
24 Nov 2025 – File:Logo - Brasileirão Serie A (2024).svg (talk · edit · hist) (on Campeonato Brasileiro Série A) was FfDed by Candidyeoman55 (t · c); see discussion

Featured topic removal candidates

06 Dec 2025 – Dwarf planet (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for FT removal by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion

Good article reassessments

06 Dec 2025 – Aztecs (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
30 Nov 2025 – Jonathan Lethem (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
30 Nov 2025 – Plymouth (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
30 Nov 2025 – 486958 Arrokoth (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
30 Nov 2025 – Foucault's measurements of the speed of light (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
30 Nov 2025 – Lithium (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
30 Nov 2025 – She: A History of Adventure (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
23 Nov 2025 – Asthma (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Femke (t · c); see discussion
22 Nov 2025 – Che Guevara (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
22 Nov 2025 – First-person shooter (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion

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Requests for comments

01 Dec 2025 – Michael Jackson (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Binksternet (t · c); see discussion
24 Nov 2025 – Donald Trump (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Mandruss (t · c); see discussion
14 Nov 2025 – Hebron (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by NotJamestack (t · c); see discussion
13 Nov 2025 – George Formby (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by G-13114 (t · c); see discussion
11 Nov 2025 – Chiropractic (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Jmg873 (t · c); see discussion
23 Nov 2025 – Hamburger (talk · edit · hist) RfC by Strongwranglers (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Peer reviews

03 Dec 2025 – Aomori Prefecture (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by MisawaSakura (t · c); see discussion
26 Nov 2025 – Piri Reis (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Rjjiii (t · c); see discussion
13 Nov 2025 – Rule of inference (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Phlsph7 (t · c); see discussion
28 Oct 2025 – History of Jainism (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Capankajsmilyo (t · c); see discussion
18 Oct 2025 – Cold War (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Protoeus (t · c); see discussion
24 Sep 2025 – Revolutions of 1848 (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Pave Paws (t · c); see discussion
06 Aug 2025 – Aluminium (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by R8R (t · c); see discussion
15 May 2025 – Stingless bee (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Dracophyllum (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

06 Dec 2025 – Russian annexation of Crimea (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea by Srnec (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – Substance (chemistry) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Substance by K7V (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – Antagonist (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Antagonist (fiction) by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – 2010s global surveillance disclosures (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Snowden disclosures by PhotographyEdits (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – Lawrence Summers (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Larry Summers by Mb2437 (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to India–Pakistan wars and conflicts by Birla Kashyap (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – Indo-Pakistani war of 1971 (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to India–Pakistan war of 1971 by Birla Kashyap (t · c); see discussion
03 Dec 2025 – Quaternary (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Quaternary (geology) by ~2025-38161-05 (t · c); see discussion
02 Dec 2025 – Ramathibodi III (Narai) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Narai by EmeraldRange (t · c); see discussion
02 Dec 2025 – Sanphet II (Naresuan) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Naresuan by EmeraldRange (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be merged

06 Dec 2025 – Talmud (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Gemara by Sanhedrinmakos (t · c); see discussion
06 Dec 2025 – Herero Wars (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Herero and Nama genocide by Buidhe (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – Late modern period (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Modern era by ~2025-38243-31 (t · c); see discussion
22 Nov 2025 – History of Amsterdam (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Amsterdam#History by FaviFake (t · c); see discussion
10 Nov 2025 – Data (computer science) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to digital data by FaviFake (t · c); see discussion
07 Nov 2025 – Sudanian savanna (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Sudan (region) by Oklopfer (t · c); see discussion
02 Nov 2025 – Eastern world (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to East–West dichotomy by Hassan697 (t · c); see discussion
06 Oct 2025 – Broadcast journalism (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to News broadcasting by CommonKnowledgeCreator (t · c); see discussion
06 Oct 2025 – News broadcasting (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Broadcast journalism by CommonKnowledgeCreator (t · c); see discussion
03 Oct 2025 – Alcalá de Henares (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Alcalá de Henares Cathedral by Asqueladd (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be split

07 Dec 2025 – Leonid Brezhnev (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Emiya1980 (t · c); see discussion
04 Dec 2025 – Gold (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ReyHahn (t · c); see discussion
02 Dec 2025 – Magic square (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Gramix13 (t · c); see discussion
29 Nov 2025 – Pokémon Trading Card Game (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ANTIFA20262ND (t · c); see discussion
18 Nov 2025 – Polyhedron (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Fgnievinski (t · c); see discussion
11 Nov 2025 – Resident Evil (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Alikhamahu (t · c); see discussion
11 Nov 2025 – Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ~2025-32801-95 (t · c); see discussion
11 Nov 2025 – Quaoar (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Nrco0e (t · c); see discussion
27 Oct 2025 – Kingdom of Kongo (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kowal2701 (t · c); see discussion
22 Oct 2025 – Piracy (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kowal2701 (t · c); see discussion

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