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Introduction
Articles for creation (AfC) is Wikipedia's process for reviewing proposed new draft articles, redirects or categories before they are published in the encyclopedia. It is used by new and unregistered editors who cannot create these directly, and by editors with a conflict of interest who are encouraged to submit drafts for independent review.
For redirect and category requests, visit Redirects for creation or Categories for creation.
AfC reviewers assess submitted drafts against Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. The basic question is whether a draft is likely to survive in mainspace: submissions that are ready are accepted, while those with substantive problems are declined with feedback explaining what needs to be addressed. Reviewers can also reject submissions where there is little reasonable prospect of the topic becoming suitable for an article.
Reviewers are volunteers. There is often a backlog of submissions, but there is no requirement to review quickly. Careful consistent reviews and useful feedback are more important than the number of drafts reviewed!
How to get involved
We need you! Reviewers are experienced editors trusted to decide whether submitted drafts are ready for the encyclopaedia and to give submitters clear and constructive feedback. You do not need to memorise every policy or subject-specific notability guideline! You should know the core principles, recognise when a more specialised rule may apply, and be willing to check or ask for help when you are unsure.
If you would like to review drafts through the Articles for Creation (AfC) process, check that you meet the requirements and click the Apply to become an AfC reviewer button below.
Administrators and New Page Reviewers do not need to apply, but must enable AFCH in their gadget preferences.
AfC submissions should only be reviewed by administrators, new page reviewers, and editors listed on this page. Only these editors can use the AfC helper script.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- have a Wikipedia account at least 90 days old;
- have at least 500 undeleted edits to articles (not 500 total edits);
- have read and understood the AfC reviewing instructions;
- demonstrate a good understanding of the policies and guidelines relevant to AfC reviewing, including notability guidelines and deletion policy;
- be willing to respond to questions from draft authors about their reviews.
Helpful experience
The following experience is also helpful:
- experience with CSD, AfD, PROD, anti-vandalism, or other deletion and article-review processes;
- familiarity with common signs of LLM-generated text and with identifying hallucinated, non-existent, or misrepresented references.
Don't yet meet the requirements?
We recommend gaining relevant experience by creating and developing articles, participating in Articles for deletion, proposed deletion and speedy deletion, and becoming familiar with Wikipedia's notability and verifiability requirements.
You are also welcome to familiarise yourself with the AfC process by reading the reviewing instructions, browsing current drafts and previous reviews, and observing how experienced editors advise draft authors at the AfC Help desk.
If you have questions about becoming an AfC reviewer, you can ask them on the project talk page.
How to review
Article submissions must be reviewed in accordance with Wikipedia's established policies and guidelines and the reviewing instructions.
Redirects, categories, and file requests use separate reviewing processes:
- redirect reviewing instructions
- category reviewing instructions
- Files for upload reviewer instructions
If you are unsure about a review, ask for help. You can use the AfC talk page, find a reviewer familiar with the subject, or ask in the #articles-for-creation channel in the NPP Discord.
To request access to the AfC Helper Script, follow the instructions at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Articles for creation/Participants. Administrators and New Page Patrollers already have access to the helper script and do not need to request it.
Welcome template
This template is used to welcome new participants to the project.
Preview the welcome template
Code: {{subst:AfC welcome}}
Hi, and welcome to WikiProject Articles for creation! We are editors who work together on Articles for creation, Redirects for creation, Categories for creation, and Files for upload.
Some helpful places to get started:
- Read the reviewing instructions before reviewing draft articles. Redirects, categories, and file requests have their own reviewing instructions.
- Find draft submissions on the Articles for Creation tab of Special:NewPagesFeed. You can filter drafts by clicking Set filters and choose from the available filters what kinds of drafts you would like to review. You can also find a list at Category:Pending AfC submissions. Submissions sorted by their predicted category can be found at Wikipedia:AfC sorting.
- Ask for help at the project talk page. You can also chat with other reviewers in the New Page Patrol Discord server.
- The AfC help desk is where draft authors can ask questions about their submissions. Reviewers are welcome to help answer them.
- If you would like to show your involvement with the project, there is a project userbox, and you may add yourself to the list of reviewers by subject.
There is no requirement to review submissions quickly or to clear the backlog. Take the time needed to make careful, consistent reviews and give useful feedback!
Once again, welcome. ~~~~
Advertisement and reviewer recruiting
Put this template on your user page and talk page to help promote this WikiProject!
Preview the AfC advertisement
Code: {{Wikipedia ads|ad=69}}
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You can also use one of the following userboxes and icons:
Preview the userboxes
To add an AFC icon to the top-right corner of a page, use: {{AfC topicon}}
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Drop this on a prospective reviewer's user talk page to help recruit new reviewers:
Preview the reviewer invitation
Code: {{subst:WPAFCInvite}}
Hello WikiProject Articles for creation,
WikiProject Articles for creation is looking for experienced editors interested in reviewing draft articles submitted through the Articles for creation process!
Reviewers assess whether drafts are ready for the encyclopedia, accepting suitable submissions and giving clear and constructive feedback where substantive problems remain. Reviewers are expected to understand Wikipedia's core content and deletion policies, but there is no requirement to review quickly or to clear the backlog.
If you are interested, see how to get involved and read the reviewing instructions. If you are unsure about a review or would like advice from other reviewers, ask at the project talk page.
There are currently over 3400 pending submissions.
If you know an editor who may be willing to help out, please drop them a{{subst:WPAFCInvite}}. Many hands make light work! ~~~~Awards
The AfC Barnstar may be awarded to editors for meritorious contributions to Articles for creation. To present the barnstar to another editor, place the following on their user talk page: {{subst:AFC barnstar|message ~~~~}}
A companion ribbon is also available at File:AFC Ribbon 2.png. Editors who have received the AfC Barnstar may display the ribbon on their user page.
Preview the awards
Chat with other reviewers!
- You can ask questions at the project talk page.
- There's also an active Discord server: New Page Patrol Discord server.
Article submissions
- There are 3,494 pending submissions in Category:Pending AfC submissions. The ages of the various submissions are as follows:
- Declined submissions can be found in Category:Declined AfC submissions.
- Archives from before September 2008 can be found here.
- Submissions are archived by date in Category:AfC submissions by date:
Article alerts
This page shows current alerts for articles within the scope of WikiProject Articles for creation, courtesy of the AAlertBot.
Did you know
- 23 Oct 2026 – Seven Whistlers (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Quid Est Squid (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Oct 2026 – National Socialist Network (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Oct 2026 – Hopecore (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Digital folklorist (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Oct 2026 – Morgantown Mall (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Wobs100 (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Oct 2026 – Leeds Animation Workshop (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Lajmmoore (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Oct 2026 – Oregon State–Washington State football rivalry (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by GenericCacti (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Oct 2026 – Humankind 2 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by FillieYT (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Oct 2026 – EU Methane Regulation (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by TatjanaClimate (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Oct 2026 – Ashley James (broadcaster) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Launchballer (t · c); see discussion
- 15 Oct 2026 – Italian Synagogue (Jerusalem) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by LifeLearning (t · c); see discussion
- (21 more...)
Articles for deletion
- 26 Oct 2026 – Dark oxygen production (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Hemiauchenia (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 25 Oct 2026 – Mark Boulle (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Rolluik (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 25 Oct 2026 – Türkiye (disambiguation) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by The Gnome (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 24 Oct 2026 – 2024 Šiauliai tornado (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Timcigar12 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 23 Oct 2026 – Performance management work (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by IndrasBet (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 23 Oct 2026 – Tiny's (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Altenmann (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
- 23 Oct 2026 – Vanessa Van Edwards (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by LogosUnspoken (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
- 21 Oct 2026 – Aima (restaurant) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by SofiLuiza (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
- 21 Oct 2026 – Arthur Edward Lyster (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by SofiLuiza (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
- 21 Oct 2026 – Dober Chemical Corporation (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by SofiLuiza (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- (27 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 26 Oct 2026 – Sonia Aggarwal (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by AnomieBOT (t · c): concern
- 25 Oct 2026 – Command Agriculture Zimbabwe (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Kowal2701 (t · c): concern
- 25 Oct 2026 – Fazle Hasan Shishir (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by MSK (t · c): concern
- 25 Oct 2026 – Kianabad (Ahvaz) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Kowal2701 (t · c): concern
- 25 Oct 2026 – Paul Behrens (scientist) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Kowal2701 (t · c): concern
- 25 Oct 2026 – Clover Hogan (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Kowal2701 (t · c): concern
- 25 Oct 2026 – Waltham Forest Green Party (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Kowal2701 (t · c): concern
- 25 Oct 2026 – Zero Hour campaign (UK) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Kowal2701 (t · c): concern
- 25 Oct 2026 – Scott Bryan (television critic) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Kowal2701 (t · c): concern
- 25 Oct 2026 – Ron Bailey (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Kowal2701 (t · c): concern
- (40 more...)
Redirects for discussion
- 24 Oct 2026 – メタルギアソリッ (talk · edit · hist) →Metal Gear Solid (video game) was RfDed by Mathguy2718 (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Oct 2026 – Pc (unit) (talk · edit · hist) →Pica (unit) was RfDed by Deacon Vorbis (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Oct 2026 – Vzbs34 (talk · edit · hist) →J. J. McCullough was RfDed by A412 (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Oct 2026 – Railway line no. 115 (talk · edit · hist) →Tarnów–Szczucin railway was RfDed by Ethmostigmus (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Oct 2026 – 5 Card Stud (2005 film) (talk · edit · hist) →5 Card Stud (2002 film) was RfDed by Redireditor (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Sep 2026 – Trans Sahara slave trade (talk · edit · hist) →Trans-Saharan slave trade was RfDed by Loriendrew (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Sep 2026 – Trans sahara slave trade (talk · edit · hist) →Trans-Saharan slave trade was RfDed by Loriendrew (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Sep 2026 – Sahara slave trade (talk · edit · hist) →Trans-Saharan slave trade was RfDed by Loriendrew (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Sep 2026 – Sub-Sahara slave trade (talk · edit · hist) →Trans-Saharan slave trade was RfDed by Loriendrew (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Sep 2026 – SubSahara slave trade (talk · edit · hist) →Trans-Saharan slave trade was RfDed by Loriendrew (t · c); see discussion
- (12 more...)
A-Class review
- undated – 2009 United States missile strikes in Yemen (talk · edit · hist) was put up for A-Class review
Good article nominees
- 25 Oct 2026 – Elliot Rodger (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Carnival of Lights (t · c); start discussion
- 18 Oct 2026 – Hurricane Dora (2023) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Insendieum (t · c); start discussion
- 07 Oct 2026 – Jim Carrey's artwork (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by TarnishedPath (t · c); start discussion
- 04 Oct 2026 – Christopher Mellon (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Accessedgrant (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Oct 2026 – Speculum Duorum (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Quoting Querying Questioner (t · c); start discussion
- 25 Sep 2026 – The Kandy Bar (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by 1timeuse75 (t · c); start discussion
- 25 Sep 2026 – King (Kanye West song) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Haventcameupwithanameyet (t · c); start discussion
- 25 Sep 2026 – India: The Modi Question (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Vanamonde93 (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Sep 2026 – Dedra Meero (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MasterRayvis (t · c); start discussion
- 24 Sep 2026 – The Inquisition (The Amazing World of Gumball) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by ChomponU Pongsawet (t · c); see discussion
- (42 more...)
Good topic candidates
- 13 Oct 2026 – 15.ai (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Silvers Rayleigh (t · c); see discussion
Good article reassessments
- 25 Aug 2026 – Hans Otto Roth (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Biruitorul (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 13 Oct 2026 – Camille Herron (talk · edit · hist) RfC by EarthlyFacts (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Peer reviews
- 17 Oct 2026 – Liam Payne (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by EmergentAnarchy (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Oct 2026 – Wynncraft (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Dare2Leap (t · c); see discussion
- 04 Oct 2026 – Santos Passos Church (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by V.B.Speranza (t · c); see discussion
- 07 Sep 2026 – Digital Dance Mix Vol. 1 Namie Amuro (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by MidnightMayhem (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Aug 2026 – Low-mass X-ray binary (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Shocksingularity (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 25 Oct 2026 – United National Movement trial (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Georgian opposition trial by ~2026-57104-43 (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Oct 2026 – Sanying line (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Sanying Line by Sinsyuan (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Sep 2026 – The Traitors: New Blood (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to The Traitors (American TV series) season 5 by JoyfullySmile (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Oct 2026 – John Bilney (MP for Cambridge) (talk · edit · hist) move request to John Bilney by Heart of Destruction (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 16 Oct 2026 – Dhakiyarr vs The King (film) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Dhakiyarr vs The King by Heart of Destruction (t · c) was moved to Dhakiyarr vs The King (talk · edit · hist) by Squawk7700 (t · c) on 23 Oct 2026; see discussion
- 15 Oct 2026 – Sahil Mehta (actor, born 1997) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Sahil Mehta by Isahilmehta (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 13 Oct 2026 – Ludwig Ahgren (talk · edit · hist) move request to Ludwig (streamer) by Gauzecard (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 13 Oct 2026 – Sun Kiss (song) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Sun Kiss by Harbordelsol (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
Articles to be split
- 10 Oct 2026 – Charlie Kirk (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2x2x2x2x2 (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Jun 2026 – Trump v. Internal Revenue Service (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Irindu10 (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jun 2026 – Prosecution of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ReyHahn (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Jun 2026 – Marvel Rivals (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ModlordD (t · c); see discussion
- 05 Mar 2026 – Wicked (2024 film) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Hurricanemaster089 (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Dec 2025 – Shawn Merriman (fraudster) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Timtrent (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Apr 2025 – Japanese occupation of West Sumatra (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kaliper1 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2025 – Motohiko Saitō (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by AlphaBetaGamma (t · c); see discussion
- 29 Nov 2024 – 2022 in the Philippines (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BadEditor93 (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Oct 2024 – Judas and the Black Messiah (soundtrack) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Robertsky (t · c); see discussion
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