Wikipedia:Article alerts
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Article Alerts is an automated subscription-based news delivery system designed to notify WikiProjects and Taskforces when articles tagged by their banners or placed in their categories enter various formal workflows (such as Articles for Deletion, Requests for Comments, Peer Review, and many more).
First AAlertBot browses all the workflows in its scope, then checks for WikiProject templates/categories on these pages. If a subscribing WikiProject/Taskforce is found, AAlertBot will update a customized report called Article Alerts for that particular WikiProject or Taskforce. (An example of such a report can be found here.) Reports are updated on a daily basis, and provide brief summaries of what is happening, with relevant links to discussion or results when possible. So it is a good idea to request for a bot to place your WikiProject/Taskforce's banner on articles from relevant categories, so AAlertBot covers more articles. (See also Tips and Tricks.)
Originally, the Article Alerts relied on ArticleAlertbot (coded and updated by B. Wolterding, operated by Legoktm) from September 2008 to April 2010 (see bot approval). Following several months of downtime, a new bot AAlertBot was developed (coded, maintained, and operated by Hellknowz, and co-operated by Headbomb) from December 2010 onwards (see bot approval).
Report issues and problems with the Article Alerts reports on the bug reports page. Requests for new features should be made at the feature requests page.
Workflows covered
[edit]- – implemented (may not be fully formatted/data populated)
- – not for now (not in priority list)
- – implementing (taking a while or need to do something else to get this working)
- – under consideration (haven't examined the issues/process to say if currently plausible/worthwhile)
- AfD – Articles for deletion
- TfD – Templates for discussion
- RfD – Redirects for discussion
- CfD – Categories for discussion
- FfD – Files for discussion
- FfD (COM) – Deletion requests (on Commons)
- MfD – Miscellany for deletion
- PROD – Proposed deletion
- FAC – Featured article candidates
- FAR – Featured article review
- FLC – Featured list candidates
- FLRC – Featured list removal candidates
- FP – Featured pictures
- FTC – Featured topic candidates
- FTRC – Featured topic removal candidates
- ACR – A-Class review (project-specific)
- GAN – Good article nominations
- GAR – Good article reassessment
- GTC – Good topic candidates
- PR – Peer review
- RfC – Requests for comment
- RM – Requested moves
- TFA – Today's featured articles
- TFAR – Today's featured article requests
- DYK – Did you know nominations (approved)
- MRG – Articles for Merging
- SPL – Articles for Splitting
- AFC – Articles for Creation
- ITN – In the news
- OTD – Selected anniversaries
- CP – Copyright problems
- ON – Article alerts/News
Sample
[edit]The table below shows an example of WikiProject Video games article alerts report.
Today's featured articles
- 03 Feb 2025 – Untitled Goose Game (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb
Today's featured article requests
- 27 Apr 2025 – The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by ScarletViolet (t · c); see discussion
Did you know
- 28 Jan 2025 – Backyard Football (video game) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Soccer Tees (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2025 – JakeFuture27 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by JoleBruh (t · c); see discussion
- 27 Jan 2025 – Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Captain Galaxy (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Jan 2025 – Cybermania '94 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by IceWelder (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Jan 2025 – Luis Sera (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jan 2025 – Ridley (Metroid) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jan 2025 – David Szymanski (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Sebbog13 (t · c); see discussion
- 22 Jan 2025 – Otogirisō (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Andrzejbanas (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Dec 2024 – Qvadriga (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Hahnchen (t · c); see discussion
Articles for deletion
- 29 Jan 2025 – JakeFuture27 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by ITBF (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 28 Jan 2025 – Gianmarco Tocco (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Bexaendos (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 28 Jan 2025 – Yuri Sakazaki (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 27 Jan 2025 – B1t (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Pbrks (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
- 27 Jan 2025 – Satandisk (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by JayCubby (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 27 Jan 2025 – Rebecca Chambers (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 27 Jan 2025 – Gameplay of Overwatch (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Shooterwalker (t · c); see discussion (12 participants)
- 23 Jan 2025 – Taito SJ System (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by GTrang (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
- 22 Jan 2025 – Hannah Telle (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by IgelRM (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
- 20 Jan 2025 – MaxPlay Classic Games Volume 1 (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion (4 participants; relisted)
- (7 more...)
Proposed deletions
- 27 Jan 2025 – Fettspielen (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Here2rewrite (t · c): Doesn't meet WP:WEB. The sources cited are mostly the website itself, Alexa rankings and an interview aren't WP:SIGCOV. The only other source (Deutsche-Startups.de) has one paragraph about this site.
- 18 Jan 2025 – Onsen Musume (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 100.7.34.111 (t · c) was deleted
Categories for discussion
- 19 Jan 2025 – Category:Music generated games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by LaundryPizza03 (t · c); see discussion
- 10 Jan 2025 – Category:Vaporware video games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by QuantumFoam66 (t · c); see discussion
- 09 Jan 2025 – Category:Video games developed in the State of Palestine (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Timrollpickering (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Jan 2025 – Category:Nintendo Switch 2 (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Sebbog13 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Redirects for discussion
- 24 Jan 2025 – Saveminecraft (talk · edit · hist) →Minecraft was RfDed by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jan 2025 – .apple (talk · edit · hist) →Apple Inc. was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jan 2025 – Contra Run and Gun (talk · edit · hist) →Contra (series) was RfDed by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jan 2025 – Characters in the Contra Series (talk · edit · hist) →Contra (series) was RfDed by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jan 2025 – MaxDrive (talk · edit · hist) →Datel was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Jan 2025 – MAX Drive (talk · edit · hist) →Action Replay was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jan 2025 – List of Wii-exclusive titles (talk · edit · hist) →List of Wii games was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jan 2025 – Cissy (Pokemon) (talk · edit · hist) →List of Pokémon characters#Orange Islands Gym Leaders was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jan 2025 – Danny (Pokemon) (talk · edit · hist) →List of Pokémon characters#Orange Islands Gym Leaders was RfDed by Utopes (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jan 2025 – EvaXephon (talk · edit · hist) →Yandere Simulator was RfDed by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion
- (15 more...)
Files for discussion
- 21 Jan 2025 – File:Toby Fox dog.jpg (talk · edit · hist) (on Toby Fox) FfDed by Crisco 1492 (t · c) was closed; see discussion
- 16 Jan 2025 – File:Babaschesssmallcrop.jpg (talk · edit · hist) FfDed by Rhododendrites (t · c) was closed; see discussion
Featured article candidates
- 22 Jan 2025 – Rockstar North (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by IceWelder (t · c); see discussion
- 18 Jan 2025 – The Legend of Dragoon (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
- 14 Jan 2025 – Fallout: New Vegas (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Famous Hobo (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Jan 2025 – Ethan Winters (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jan 2025 – Kim Kitsuragi (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Shooterwalker (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jan 2025 – Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (talk · edit · hist) was FA nominated by Vacant0 (t · c); see discussion
Featured list candidates
- 25 Dec 2024 – List of generation II Pokémon (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by Captain Galaxy (t · c); see discussion
Good article nominees
- 28 Jan 2025 – Pokémon Fossil Museum (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by MatthewHoobin (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Jan 2025 – Aperture Hand Lab (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Vacant0 (t · c); start discussion
- 25 Jan 2025 – Necromorph (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); start discussion
- 23 Jan 2025 – Oatchi (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Captain Galaxy (t · c); start discussion
- 23 Jan 2025 – JakeFuture27 (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by JoleBruh (t · c); start discussion
- 22 Jan 2025 – Pocket Monsters Stadium (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Pokelego999 (t · c); start discussion
- 15 Jan 2025 – Lost Sphear (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by ProtoDrake (t · c); start discussion
- 15 Jan 2025 – Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by OceanHok (t · c); start discussion
- 14 Jan 2025 – Transfer Pak (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Cyberlink420 (t · c); start discussion
- 14 Jan 2025 – Prey (2017 video game) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Theta224 (t · c); start discussion
- (15 more...)
Good topic candidates
- 04 Nov 2024 – Mana (series) (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by ProtoDrake (t · c); see discussion
The topic includes: Visions of Mana
Featured list removal candidates
- 15 Dec 2024 – Appy Awards (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for FL removal by GamerPro64 (t · c); see discussion
Good article reassessments
- 26 Jan 2025 – The Operative: No One Lives Forever (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
- 17 Jan 2025 – Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
- 11 Jan 2025 – Dynasty Warriors 4 (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
Requests for comments
- 24 Jan 2025 – Dragon Age: The Veilguard (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by Sariel Xilo (t · c); see discussion
Peer reviews
- 17 Jan 2025 – LittleBigPlanet (2008 video game) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Lazman321 (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Jan 2025 – Leon S. Kennedy (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion
- 30 Dec 2024 – Yoshi's New Island (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by The Green Star Collector (t · c); see discussion
Requested moves
- 23 Jan 2025 – Balatro (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Balatro by Asukite (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Jan 2025 – Adventure (1980 video game) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Adventure (video game) by Æ's old account wasn't working (t · c) was not moved; see discussion
- 05 Jan 2025 – Minecon (talk · edit · hist) move request to Minecraft Live by Strugglehouse (t · c) was moved to Minecraft Live (talk · edit · hist) by Dr vulpes (t · c) on 28 Jan 2025; see discussion
Articles to be merged
- 15 Jan 2025 – Evil Empire (company) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Motion Twin#Legacy by IgelRM (t · c); see discussion
- 13 Dec 2024 – Console game (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Video game console by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
- 12 Nov 2024 – Pokémon Essentials (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Pokémon fan games by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion
- 26 Oct 2024 – Input lag (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Lag (video games) by Kvng (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Jun 2024 – Minecraft – Volume Beta (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Music of Minecraft by NegativeMP1 (t · c); see discussion
Articles to be split
- 22 Jan 2025 – Atari, Inc. (1993–present) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Sceeegt (t · c); see discussion
- 21 Dec 2024 – Air Traffic Controller (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by JRHorse (t · c); see discussion
- 06 Oct 2024 – Acorn Electron (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Dgpop (t · c); see discussion
- 20 Sep 2024 – List of downloadable songs for the Rock Band series (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Anomalocaris (t · c); see discussion
- 19 Sep 2024 – Cy Girls (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ominae (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Jul 2024 – Hello Neighbor (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 216.244.74.202 (t · c); see discussion
- 16 Jul 2024 – Kantai Collection (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by EditorGirlAL07 (t · c); see discussion
- 02 Jul 2024 – Empire (1977 video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
- 24 Jun 2024 – Games of the Future (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Ahri.boy (t · c); see discussion
- 23 Mar 2024 – Sable (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by QuietHere (t · c); see discussion
- (14 more...)
Articles for creation
- 28 Jan 2025 – Draft:Hidden City: Hidden Object Adventure (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by DaniKro (t · c)
- 28 Jan 2025 – Draft:Erik Cassel (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by TheSwagger13 (t · c)
- 23 Jan 2025 – Draft:Wish Studios (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by UtherSRG (t · c)
- 13 Jan 2025 – Draft:Color Lines (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Margarita byca (t · c)
- 16 Nov 2024 – Draft:List of Embracer Group IP (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 169.224.12.128 (t · c)
- undated – Draft:Frankie Lopez (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC
- 26 Jan 2025 – Draft:Tokyo Xtreme Racer 2025 (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Immensedata (t · c) was declined by KylieTastic (t · c) on 26 Jan 2025
- 24 Jan 2025 – Draft:Indigo Park (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by 2601:40D:4380:1350:D51D:8DFA:CEFF:BD91 (t · c) was declined by Zxcvbnm (t · c) on 24 Jan 2025
- 23 Jan 2025 – Draft:Backyard Football (video game) (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Soccer Tees (t · c) was accepted to Backyard Football (video game) (talk · edit · hist) by Vrxces (t · c) on 27 Jan 2025
- 16 Jan 2025 – Draft:Hypothetical central powers victory in World War I (talk · edit · hist) submitted for AfC by Timixion (t · c) was declined by PARAKANYAA (t · c) on 28 Jan 2025
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See also
[edit]- zh:User:Alertlivebot - a similar bot on ZH Wikipedia
- CleanupWorklistBot
- InceptionBot
- This page as it looked for old bot