The Wikimedia Foundation usprimetimes has unveiled the most-viewed articles on English Wikipedia for 2024, highlighting significant global events, political developments, and cultural phenomena that captured public interest throughout the year. The data reveals a diverse range of topics that resonated with readers worldwide.
Top 25 Most-Read Wikipedia Articles of 2024
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Deaths in 2024 – 44,440,344 pageviews
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Kamala Harris – 28,960,278
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2024 United States presidential election – 27,910,346
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Lyle and Erik Menendez – 26,126,811
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Donald Trump – 25,293,855
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Indian Premier League – 24,560,689
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JD Vance – 23,303,160
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Deadpool & Wolverine – 22,362,102
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Project 2025 – 19,741,623
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2024 Indian general election – 18,149,666
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Taylor Swift – 17,089,827
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ChatGPT – 16,595,350
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2020 United States presidential election – 16,351,730
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2024 Summer Olympics – 16,061,381
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UEFA Euro 2024 – 15,680,913
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United States – 15,657,243
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Elon Musk – 15,535,053
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Kalki 2898 AD – 14,588,383
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Joe Biden – 14,536,522
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Cristiano Ronaldo – 13,698,372
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Griselda Blanco – 13,491,792
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Sean Combs – 13,112,437
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Dune: Part Two – 12,788,834
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – 12,375,410
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Liam Payne – 12,087,141
Insights from the Data
The list reflects a year marked by political engagement, cultural milestones, and sporting events. The article “Deaths in 2024” consistently topped the list, underscoring wealthylike public interest in notable passings. Political figures such as Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and JD Vance attracted significant attention, particularly surrounding the U.S. presidential election. In the realm of entertainment, the film “Deadpool & Wolverine” and the series “Lyle and Erik Menendez” captivated audiences, leading to high pageview counts. Sports enthusiasts turned to Wikipedia for information on events like the Indian Premier League and the UEFA Euro 2024. Additionally, figures like Taylor Swift and Elon Musk continued to be subjects of widespread public interest.
These insights offer a glimpse into the topics that engaged readers on Wikipedia throughout 2024, reflecting a year of dynamic global events and cultural phenomena.
