Community Insights/2026 Survey Questions

Community Insights 2026 Survey Questions

Awareness and Affinity

AA00	This section will ask about the Wikimedia Foundation and the Wikimedia Movement.

AA01	Before taking this survey, had you ever heard of the Wikimedia Foundation?	Yes	No	I’m not sure
		◯	◯	◯

AA05 (Only those who have heard of WMF)	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree	I’m not sure
	The Wikimedia Foundation communicates well about their projects and initiatives.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I am confident in the Wikimedia Foundation's ability to support the global movement.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

AA13	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree	I’m not sure
	I would recommend Wikimedia projects as a great place to contribute.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	The Wikimedia vision is to freely share in the sum of all knowledge. This vision inspires me to contribute more to Wikimedia projects than I would somewhere else.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I take pride in contributing to the Wikimedia projects.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I expect to be contributing to Wikimedia two years from now.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

Project and Event Participation

PP00	This section will ask about your participation in Wikimedia projects and events.

PP01

In what year did you begin contributing to the Wikimedia movement or its projects?

Drop-down menu: 2001-2026, I’m not sure

PP02	In what ways do you participate in the Wikimedia movement? Please check all that apply.	I create, contribute, and/or edit content on at least one Wikimedia project (e.g., Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, etc.).	◯
		I contribute to code and/or software development for MediaWiki or other Wikimedia technical projects.	◯
		I serve an on-wiki administrative role (for example, an admin, bureaucrat, or steward).	◯
		I conduct activities that require extended rights (for example, rollbacker, patroller, file mover).	◯
		I organize Wikimedia projects, events, campaigns, or groups.	◯
		I mentor new editors on-wiki, either formally through the newcomer Homepage program, or in larger community spaces on my project(s).	◯
		I am a primary contact or staff of an affiliate.	◯
		I am a member of an affiliate.	◯

PP08	Which of the following sources of funding for projects related to Wikipedia or Wikimedia had you heard of before this survey? Select all that apply.	Grants or other funding from the Wikimedia Foundation (e.g., General Support Funds, Annual Plan Grants, Project Grants, Rapid Grants)	◯
		Grants or other funding from Wikimedia Affiliates (e.g., Wikimedia Deutschland, Wikimédia France)	◯
		Grants or other funding from non-Wikimedia organizations (specify):	◯ Open
		None of the above	◯

PP10 (Only those who have heard of WMF grants)	Have you ever applied for or received a grant from the Wikimedia Foundation?	Yes, I have applied for a grant or grants and received at least one	◯
		Yes, I have applied for a grant or grants but not received one	◯
		No, I have never applied for a grant	◯
		I'm not sure	◯

PP##	Which device(s) do you regularly use to edit Wikimedia projects? Select all that apply.	A desktop computer or laptop	◯
		A mobile phone, using my browser (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox)	◯
		A mobile phone, using the Wikipedia App	◯
		A tablet	◯
		Something else:	◯

PP## (Only those who use a tablet or mobile web to edit)	When you use a phone or tablet to edit Wikimedia projects, do you use “Desktop” or “Mobile web” view?	I exclusively use “Desktop” view	◯
		I mostly use “Desktop” view	◯
		I switch between “Desktop” and “Mobile” about equally	◯
		I mostly use “Mobile web” view	◯
		I exclusively use “Mobile web” view	◯
		I'm not sure	◯

PP##	What is your experience with these on-wiki tools for recognizing other editors’ contributions?	Never heard of it	Heard of it but haven't used it	Used it, but more than 12 months ago	Used it some in the last 12 months	Used it regularly in the last 12 months
	The “Thanks” feature	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	“Wikilove”	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

PP## (Only those who have heard of but rarely use the thanks feature)	What are some reasons you haven’t used the “Thanks” feature? Select all that apply.	I feel like I don’t understand the etiquette of using the thanks feature	◯
		I haven’t seen edits that I wanted to thank others for	◯
		It feels strange to thank someone I haven’t interacted with before	◯
		I’m not sure what will happen if I use the feature	◯
		I didn’t understand how to use the feature	◯
		I forget the feature exists	◯
		There’s nothing to remind me to thank others	◯
		I prefer to thank editors in other ways (for example, by leaving a message on their Talk page)	◯
		Some other reason:	◯

PP##	Since we last conducted this survey in 2024, a lot has changed in the world. The rise of Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Deepseek, and others is changing how everyday people use the internet. We want to understand whether and how Wikimedians use these tools in their editing. In the last 12 months, how often have you used a large language model (LLM) or Generative AI (such as ChatGPT, Deepseek, Gemini, or others) to help you with your editing?	Not at all	Once or twice	More than once or twice but not often	Often	I prefer not to say
	Asking technical questions about how to make specific edits	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Asking questions about editing policies	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Checking the grammar or spelling in text that I wrote	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Translating article text from other wiki projects	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Translating sources from other languages	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Generating text or other content to add to articles	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Finding sources to cite	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Verifying existing claims in articles	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Getting ideas for how to improve articles I'm editing or creating	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Some other way:	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

Safety and Inclusion

SI00	This section will ask about issues of safety and inclusion in Wikimedia spaces. Please remember that you can skip any questions that you do not wish to answer.

SI13	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree	I’m not sure
	I feel like I belong in the Wikimedia movement.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I feel respected in the Wikimedia movement.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I feel that my voice is heard in decisions made in my community.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I feel that my voice is heard in decisions made in the Wikimedia movement.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	There is open and honest communication between different organizations and groups in the Wikimedia movement.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I am satisfied with the Wikimedia movement's decision-making processes.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

SI16	In the last 12 months, how often have you felt unsafe or uncomfortable contributing to Wikimedia projects online?	Never	◯
		Once	◯
		2-4 times	◯
		5-10 times	◯
		More than 10 times	◯
		I’m not sure	◯

SI22	In the last 12 months, how often have you been harassed, bullied, or attacked in any Wikimedia online or offline space?	Never	◯
		Once	◯
		2-4 times	◯
		5-10 times	◯
		More than 10 times	◯
		I’m not sure	◯

SI28	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree	I’m not sure
	I know how to get help if someone is attacking, bullying, or harassing me on the Wikimedia projects.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I am confident that I can get the support I need if I am being attacked, bullied, or harassed.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

SI34	For the Wikimedia projects you participate in, how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about user conduct policies?	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree	I’m not sure
	The user conduct policies on the projects are appropriate for my community or communities.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	The user conduct policies on the projects are sufficient for my community or communities.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I am satisfied with the way user conduct policies are enforced.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

Contributors Only

C00	This section will ask about your experience creating, contributing, or editing content for Wikimedia projects.

C09	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree	I’m not sure
	I am satisfied with how decisions are made in my Wikimedia project or activities.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I am confident in the ability of admins on my project to make fair decisions about user conduct issues.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

C18 (If PP01 = 2024, 2025 or 2026)	Since you started editing Wikimedia projects, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree	I’m not sure
	It has been easy to learn the editing tools.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	It has been easy to learn editing policies.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Learning to edit has been easy.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I'm confident that I can get support if I need help with editing.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

C##	Thinking back on your early editing days, were any of these significant moments or experiences that caused you to become more involved in Wikimedia projects?	I didn't experience this	Not at all significant	A little significant	Very significant	I'm not sure
	Finding a WikiProject or other on-wiki community space to join	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Finding an off-wiki community space, such as a Discord or IRC channel for my project	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Finding another editor who could help me when I had questions	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Figuring out how the “back end” of wiki projects works (such as Talk pages, help forums, or other places that one might not see as a reader or newer editor)	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Having support from other editors when I was in an on-wiki conflict	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I was bored or had free time to learn how to edit	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Figuring out how the “politics” or social dynamics of wiki projects work	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Figuring out how notability guidelines work	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Figuring out how to find articles to work on that are interesting to me	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Another editor recognized my contribution (for example, with a thanks, a kind message, a badge)	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	An article I contributed to was recognized on my project's Main Page	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Something else:	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

C## (Only those who are not admins, organizers, mentors, extended rights users, or affiliate staff)	If someone showed you how to do this, do you think you would be interested in this activity?	Not at all interested	A little interested	Somewhat interested	Very interested	I'm not sure	I already do this
	Finding and reverting vandalism	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Mentoring new editors	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Organizing an editing community or event	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Joining an editor meetup to connect with other editors	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Helping to make decisions about which articles should be created or deleted	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Helping to improve articles at risk of deletion	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Giving other editors feedback on articles they’re writing	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Giving other editors feedback on recent edits they've made	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Reviewing changes to existing articles to check for accuracy or vandalism	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Finding outdated articles to update with new information	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

C##	When I want to edit, it’s easy to…	Never	Sometimes	About half the time	Most of the time	Always	I’m not sure
	Find an article or task that I want to work on	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Find something that’s interesting for me to work on	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Find something that is not too difficult for me to work on	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Find other editors who can help me if I have questions	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Find other editors who can collaborate with me	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Find the relevant policies or guidance to know how to make the edit	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Understand the relevant policies or guidance about the edit I want to make	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

C##	If you were asked to find a specific policy or help page on your project, how would you first look for it?	Using the on-wiki search bar	◯
		Using on-wiki links to navigate to it, without using search	◯
		Using an off-wiki search (for example, Google, DuckDuckGo, my browser’s search bar)	◯
		Some other way:	◯
		I'm not sure how to find policy or help pages	◯

C##	To what extent do you feel confident in doing the following on-wiki activities?	I didn't know I could do this	Not at all confident	Somewhat confident	Very confident	I'm not sure
	Knowing when and how to remove a cleanup template from a page	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Adding a template to a page (for example, an infobox)	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Engaging with other editors when we have a disagreement about an edit	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Reverting vandalism when I see it	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Making a type of edit I’ve never made before	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Adding an image to an article from Wikimedia Commons	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Uploading a new image to Wikimedia Commons	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Requesting page protection of a page	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Finding and using community-made editing tools (for example, scripts or gadgets)	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Creating a new Wikipedia article	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Requesting extended rights on my project	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Finding and reviewing changes that other editors have made	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

On-Wiki Roles Only

ON00	This section will ask about experience in an on-wiki administrative role.

ON01

In what year did you begin serving an on-wiki administrative role (for example, an admin, bureaucrat, or steward)?

Drop-down menu, 2001-2026, I’m not sure

ON02	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? When I am presented with a challenge in my on-wiki role:	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree	I’m not sure
	I usually know how to address it.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I am usually able to address it in the way I think is most appropriate.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I usually have the resources I need to address it.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

Users with Extended Rights Only

ER00	This section will ask you about your experience as a user with extended rights.

ER##	What kind of extended rights do you hold on your project(s)? Select all that apply.	Patroller	◯
		Rollbacker	◯
		File mover	◯
		Temporary account viewer	◯
		Administrator	◯
		Bureaucrat	◯
		CheckUser	◯
		Another extended right(s) not listed above:	◯

ER## (Only if PP01 = 2020 or later)	From when you first started editing, how long did it take you to discover that extended rights exist for editors?	I discovered this almost immediately (within the first week or two of editing)	◯
		Less than 6 months	◯
		6 months to 1 year	◯
		1 year to 2 years	◯
		2 to 5 years	◯
		5 years or more	◯

ER## (Only if PP01 = 2020 or later)	How did you first learn that extended rights exist?	Someone gave me a right without me asking for it	◯
		I read a policy page	◯
		I saw a right being used on my project	◯
		I tried to do something and didn't have the permissions	◯
		Another user told me about it	◯
		I saw it mentioned in a conversation	◯
		The wiki interface pointed it out to me	◯
		Some other way:	◯
		I'm not sure	◯

ER##	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? When I'm performing actions on my project(s) that require my extended rights...	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree	I’m not sure
	It’s easy to find relevant policy documentation	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	It’s easy to find relevant tool documentation	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	It’s easy to understand the documentation I find	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	It’s easy to find tasks that are relevant to my interests (for example, based on topic knowledge or other skills I have)	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I can contact editors on my wiki project who can help me	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I can contact editors on other wiki projects who can help me	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I’m usually able to get my questions answered quickly so I’m not stuck	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I feel like there are features in the existing tools that I’m not aware of	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	The existing tools have the features I need in order to use my extended rights effectively	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I know of community-made tools that make these tasks easier	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	There are enough editors who have this right on my wiki to do the work that’s necessary	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Editors without my user right understand what I’m doing and why	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Getting permissions to use extended rights is too difficult	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

Mentors Only

M##	In what ways do you mentor new editors on your project(s)? Select all that apply.	I'm an assigned mentor to newcomers through the Newcomer Homepage	◯
		I answer questions on my project's help spaces	◯
		I receive mentees through projects or events I organize	◯
		I interact with newcomers during my patrolling or reviewing activities	◯
		I mentor newcomers in another way:	◯

M##	How often would these statements describe your interactions as a mentor?	Almost never	Sometimes	About half the time	Most of the time	Almost always	I’m not sure
	Mentoring newcomers has felt rewarding	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Mentoring has been a good use of my time as an editor	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	Mentees provide enough details in their questions to allow me to help them	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

M##

What are one or two things that mentees stuggle with most often, based on your experience?

Open

M##

Is there anything you find demotivating as a mentor?

Open

Organizers Only

O00	This section will ask about your experience organizing Wikimedia projects, events, campaigns, or groups.

O01

In what year did you begin organizing Wikimedia projects, events, or groups?

Drop-down menu, 2001-2026, I’m not sure

O04	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree	I’m not sure
	I have people who can help me with my Wikimedia events, campaigns, groups, or partnerships.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I have access to the right tools or software to implement my Wikimedia events, campaigns, groups, or partnerships.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I have access to documentation and training materials to help me implement my Wikimedia events, campaigns, groups, or partnerships.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I have access to communications materials and tools that help me reach the people that I want to engage with my events, campaigns, groups, or partnerships.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯
	I have access to funding that I need to implement my events, campaigns, groups, or partnerships.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

Affiliate Members and Representatives Only

AR00	This section will ask about your experience as a Wikimedia affiliate representative.

AR01

In what year did you start representing an affiliate?

Drop-down menu, 2001-2026, I’m not sure

AR##

In what year did you become a member of an affiliate?

Drop-down menu, 2001-2026, I’m not sure

AR04	How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements?	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree	Strongly agree	I’m not sure
	The Wikimedia Foundation provides the help and support I need to plan and execute my affiliate's activities.	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

AR##	Which type of affiliate are you a member of? Select all that apply.	User Group			◯
		Chapter			◯
		Thematic Organization			◯

Demography and Profile

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DP00

This section will ask about your demographic information. This information is important to the Wikimedia Foundation so that we can make sure we are serving all Wikimedia communities fairly. Please remember that you can skip any questions that you do not wish to answer. By answering these questions, you consent to us processing this data for the purpose of conducting this survey and analyzing the results.

DP02	What is your age?	18-24	25-34	35-44	45-54	55-64	65-74	75-84	85+	I prefer not to say
		◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

DP01

Where do you currently live?

Select Country

DP03	Which of these categories describe your gender identity? Select all that apply.	Man			◯
		Woman			◯
		Transgender			◯
		Non-binary			◯
		Genderqueer			◯
		An identity not listed here (please state)			◯ Open
		I prefer not to say			◯

DP04	What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?	I have no formal schooling	◯
		Some primary or elementary school	◯
		Primary or elementary school	◯
		Lower secondary or middle school	◯
		Upper secondary or high school	◯
		A post-secondary technical or vocational degree or certificate	◯
		A post-secondary or university degree	◯
		Master's degree or equivalent	◯
		Doctoral degree or equivalent	◯
		I prefer not to say	◯

DP##	Are you currently enrolled as a student in school (for example, high school, vocational or trade school, or university)?	Yes	No	I prefer not to say
		◯	◯	◯

DP##	Were you a student when you first started contributing to Wikimedia projects?	Yes			◯
		No			◯
		I’m not sure			◯
		I prefer not to say			◯

DP06	What is your native language, or what language are you most fluent in?
	English	◯
	Español	◯
	Deutsch	◯
	日本語	◯
	Français	◯
	Pусский	◯
	Italiano	◯
	汉语	◯
	Português	◯
	Polski	◯
	Nederlands	◯
	عربى	◯
	فارسی	◯
	한국어	◯
	Bahasa Indonesia	◯
	Svenska	◯
	українська	◯
	Čeština	◯
	עברית	◯
	Tiếng Việt	◯
	Another language or languages	◯ Open
	I prefer not to say	◯

DP07	What other languages are you fluent in? Select all that apply.
	I’m not fluent in any other language.	◯
	English	◯
	Español	◯
	Deutsch	◯
	日本語	◯
	Français	◯
	Pусский	◯
	Italiano	◯
	汉语	◯
	Português	◯
	Polski	◯
	Nederlands	◯
	عربى	◯
	فارسی	◯
	한국어	◯
	Bahasa Indonesia	◯
	Svenska	◯
	українська	◯
	Čeština	◯
	עברית	◯
	Tiếng Việt	◯
	Another language or languages	◯ Open
	I prefer not to say	◯

DPP01	Do you belong to a minority ethnic group in the country where you currently live?	Yes			◯
		No			◯
		I’m not sure			◯
		I prefer not to say			◯

DPP02	Sometimes people are discriminated against based on characteristics like abilities, physical appearance, or group belonging. Would you describe yourself as a member of a group that has been discriminated against in the country where you currently live?	Yes			◯
		No			◯
		I’m not sure			◯
		I prefer not to say			◯

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