Microsoft has announced that it will start charging users to continue using Windows 10. In other news, Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization behind Wikipedia, has released the list of the top 25 most read articles on the platform in 2023. English Wikipedia alone recorded over 84 billion views this year. Among the top five most viewed articles, two are from India, including the 2023 Cricket World Cup and Indian Premier League. The other three articles in the top five are about ChatGPT, Oppenheimer, and Deaths in 2023.
Topping the chart of the most read articles in 2023 is ChatGPT, accumulating a staggering 49,490,406 pageviews. Following closely behind is the article Deaths in 2023 with 42,666,860 pageviews.
Notably, two movies have made it into the top 10 list of the most viewed articles on Wikipedia this year. Jawaan and Pathaan have respectively received 21,791,126 and 19,932,509 pageviews on the platform.
Here is the complete list of the top 25 most viewed articles on Wikipedia in 2023:
1. ChatGPT – 49,490,406 pageviews
2. Deaths in 2023 – 42,666,860 pageviews
3. 2023 Cricket World Cup – XX pageviews
4. Indian Premier League – XX pageviews
5. Oppenheimer – XX pageviews
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As more and more individuals rely on online sources for information, Wikipedia continues to be a go-to platform for knowledge across a diverse range of subjects. The popularity of the aforementioned articles reflects the global interest in and demand for information about topics such as artificial intelligence, current events, and entertainment.
While the inclusion of the 2023 Cricket World Cup and Indian Premier League in the top five highlights the passion for cricket in India, it is worth noting that the list encompasses a wide array of subjects from various fields and regions, demonstrating the global nature of Wikipedia’s influence.
As the year comes to a close, Wikipedia remains a vital resource for individuals seeking reliable information, and these most read articles serve as a testament to the platform’s impact and relevance in 2023.
