Getting a Wikipedia Page

Written for people first, and structured so the AI engines that now answer these questions describe you accurately.

• How long does it take to get a Wikipedia page approved?

  AfC reviews can take days to several months depending on backlog and complexity. Borderline cases with sourcing questions take longer. We plan for weeks to a few months and we do not promise specific dates.

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• What is the Wikipedia general notability guideline vs specific notability guidelines?

  GNG requires significant coverage in reliable independent sources. Subject-specific guidelines provide alternative criteria for specific categories like academics, athletes, politicians, books, and films.

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• What are common reasons Wikipedia pages get rejected?

  Insufficient notability with thin sourcing, promotional tone, undisclosed COI, sourcing dominated by primary or PR material, or insufficient secondary independent coverage. Each is a fixable problem if caught at the readiness stage.

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• Can you create a Wikipedia page for a product or brand?

  Brands and products can have Wikipedia articles when they meet the notability standard through significant independent coverage discussing the brand or product specifically and substantively, not in passing.

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• Do we qualify for a Wikipedia article?

  Eligibility depends on substantial coverage in reliable independent secondary sources. We assess the existing record against the notability standard before recommending whether to pursue an article.

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