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Wikimedia Foundation
Software Development
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Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge.
About us
We are the nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. We host a technology infrastructure that makes possible billions of monthly visits to Wikipedia. Since 2003, we have supported the hundreds of thousands of volunteer editors who edit, expand, and curate the Wikimedia projects. We equip these volunteers with the most up-to-date tools, ensure connections to Wikipedia are fast, safe, and private, and develop new technology and products to meet the demands of our readers and editors. We provide individuals and organizations around the world with funding to increase the knowledge on Wikipedia. We also undertake legal and advocacy efforts to protect people’s right to free knowledge. We are a charitable, not-for-profit organization that relies on donations. We receive donations from millions of individuals around the world, with an average donation of about $11. We also receive donations through institutional grants and gifts. We are a United States 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with offices in San Francisco, California.
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https://wikimediafoundation.org
External link for Wikimedia Foundation
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- Software Development
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Non-Profit, Free knowledge, Internet, Technology, Mobile, Open Source, Education, and Wikipedia
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1 Sansome St. Suite 1895
San Francisco, CA 94104, US
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Wiktionary features more than 10,000,000 entries with English definitions from over 4,800 languages. Recorded during the ESEAP Conference, hosted by Wikimedia ESEAP Hub 🎥 Matt Prebeg
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We might have found the perfect guest for "Sheldon Cooper Presents: Fun with Flags" during the ESEAP Conference, hosted by Wikimedia ESEAP Hub. 🎥 Matt Prebeg
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The winners of the Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards are in! 🏆 It's time to celebrate the journalists whose impactful, well-researched reporting about Africa serves as a valuable resource for volunteer editors expanding knowledge on Wikipedia. Presented by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation, the awards recognize excellence in journalism covering the African continent, with a focus on Women and/or Youth and Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Sports. Join us in congratulating the first-place and second-place winners, along with the special mention recipient: Rakiya Muhammad, Abiodun Adewale, and Angeline Ochieng 🎉 See the full list of awardees ➡️ https://lnkd.in/esevprNG
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Wikimania 2026 is heading to the "City of Light"! Every year, Wikimedians from around the world come together to share ideas, present research, collaborate on projects, and celebrate free knowledge 💡 This year’s event will take place both in person and online from 21 to 25 July, bringing together contributors, developers, researchers, organizers, and readers from across the movement. Learn more about Wikimania Paris ➡️ http://wikimania.org/
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Wikipedia has thoughtfully evolved over the last 25 years. Early versions of the site were dense and text-heavy. Today, the experience is designed for how people actually read online. There's even a Wikipedia app crafted for mobile users! While the look has evolved, the goal has been consistent: Make information clear and available to anyone. Dive deeper into the evolution of Wikipedia's look ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6Z8fZan
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A "filter bubble" describes what happens when information is shaped by personalization. Algorithms prioritize content based on past behavior, which can limit exposure to different perspectives over time. Wikipedia works differently. There's no feed adjusting itself to you. Just free knowledge, presented the same way to everyone. Learn more about filter bubbles ➡️ https://w.wiki/7YL6
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In an era of AI, misinformation, and information overload, high-quality journalism matters more than ever. Join us and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) to explore how trusted reporting strengthens Wikipedia, supports knowledge integrity, and helps shape what millions of people learn online. 📅 25 June at 15:00 UTC 🎙️ Featuring Costanza Sciubba Caniglia, Knowledge Integrity Strategy Lead at the Wikimedia Foundation This webinar is part of the Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards, an initiative that recognizes African journalists whose reporting helps close knowledge gaps about Africa on Wikipedia. Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/daSvPmv8
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25 años de conocimiento colectivo: ¿te acordás de tu primera edición en Wikipedia? Nos juntamos para celebrar el cuarto de siglo de Wikipedia en español y quisimos conocer de cerca las historias que le dan vida a la enciclopedia. Aprovechamos la oportunidad para preguntarle a nuestra comunidad: ¿cuál fue el primer artículo que editaron y cuál es su favorito? Detrás de los millones de artículos disponibles de forma libre y gratuita hay recuerdos, pasiones personales y muchas horas de dedicación. Cada aporte, desde corregir un mínimo error hasta crear un texto desde cero, es el motor humano que impulsa y sostiene este inmenso proyecto colaborativo. Ahora es tu turno de sumarte a la charla. ¿Qué artículo inauguró tu camino en la edición o cuál es ese que te fascina leer una y otra vez? ¡Dejanos tu historia en los comentarios y sigamos construyendo conocimiento juntos!