About Wikibin
Wikibin is a free, open archive dedicated to preserving Wikipedia articles that have been deleted. We believe in the free flow of information and the importance of preserving knowledge—even when it doesn't meet Wikipedia's strict notability guidelines.
Our Mission
Every day, Wikipedia editors delete hundreds of articles. While some deletions are warranted, many removed articles contain valuable information about emerging topics, local history, lesser-known individuals, and niche subjects that simply haven't received mainstream media coverage yet.
Wikibin exists to ensure this knowledge isn't lost forever.
Why Preservation Matters
Wikipedia's notability requirements, while well-intentioned, can be exclusionary:
- Emerging topics often lack "reliable sources" because they're too new
- Local history and culture may not have national press coverage
- Marginalized voices are often underrepresented in mainstream media
- Technical and niche subjects may only be documented in specialized publications
By preserving these articles, we create a more complete historical record and support researchers, journalists, and curious minds who seek information beyond what Wikipedia deems "notable."
Free Speech & Open Knowledge
We believe that information wants to be free. While we respect Wikipedia's right to curate their encyclopedia, we also believe there's value in maintaining an archive of content that was researched, written, and contributed by volunteers worldwide.
Wikibin is not a mirror of Wikipedia—it's a preservation archive for deleted content that would otherwise be lost to history.
How It Works
- Monitoring: We track Wikipedia's Articles for Deletion (AfD) discussions
- Harvesting: When articles are marked for deletion, we capture their content
- Quarantine: Articles are held for 30 days to ensure the deletion is finalized
- Publication: After quarantine, articles are published to our searchable archive
What We Don't Archive
We apply content filters to exclude:
- Content that violates laws (defamation, copyright violations)
- Personal attacks or harassment
- Spam or promotional content with no informational value
- Content unsuitable for advertising-supported platforms
Our Commitment
Wikibin is committed to:
- Maintaining a free, searchable archive accessible to everyone
- Preserving the original article text as it appeared on Wikipedia
- Respecting Creative Commons licensing (all Wikipedia content is CC BY-SA)
- Operating transparently and in good faith
Wikibin has archived over 100,000 deleted Wikipedia articles since its founding, making it one of the largest preservation efforts of its kind.
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