What is the process for getting a Wikipedia page undeleted?
There are two paths: Deletion Review (WP:DRV) when the original deletion misapplied policy, or recreation when materially new notability evidence has emerged. Recreating an unchanged article without new sources is speedily deleted under WP:G4.
There are two paths back to a deleted Wikipedia article, and which one applies depends on why the article was deleted. Deletion Review challenges the original decision; recreation builds a new case on new evidence. Picking the wrong path is what triggers another deletion.
The two undeletion paths
| Path | When it applies | What it requires |
|---|---|---|
| Deletion Review (WP:DRV) | The original deletion misapplied policy or was procedurally flawed, for example, a notability assessment that overlooked existing coverage, or a deletion discussion that did not follow proper procedure. | A formal request identifying the specific procedural or policy error, which the community then reviews. |
| Recreation | The deletion was correct at the time, but the subject’s notability has materially changed since. | Substantial new coverage published after the deletion that establishes notability through independent reliable sources, not the same sources that were already weighed. |
The warning: recreating an unchanged article
Recreating a substantially identical article without new evidence typically results in speedy deletion under WP:G4 (recreation of deleted material), and repeated attempts can lead to the title being protected against recreation altogether. G4 does not apply when the new article is substantially different or when the reason for the original deletion no longer applies, which is exactly why new sourcing matters.
The careful path
Build the source environment first, then propose a new article through the Articles for Creation (AfC) review process, with the prior deletion acknowledged and any conflict of interest disclosed, so uninvolved editors evaluate the materially new case on its merits.
Last reviewed: 19/05/2026
