The list of most-read Wikipedia Articles for 2025 has been announced by Wikipedia. User interest traditionally centered on political events, high-profile deaths, and popular culture.
The Main Phenomenon: Charlie Kirk
The most-read article of the year focused on American political activist Charlie Kirk.
Kirk was murdered in September 2025 during a university debate he had organized. The day following his death, the article about Kirk was viewed almost 15 million times, averaging more than 170 views per second. Approximately 43% of these views originated outside the United States, highlighting the event’s global resonance.
Sustained Interest in Deaths
The annual article “Deaths in 2025” claimed the second spot. This page consistently ranks among the top three every year, thanks to continuous updates by volunteer editors who record obituaries of notable people. A significant surge in interest was observed following the death of Pope Francis. The article about the late Pope Francis also made the top 11 most-read Wikipedia Articles of the year.
The page dedicated to the new pontiff, Leo XIV, experienced an absolute record for peak traffic, reaching approximately 800,000 views per second.
Politics and Comic Book Movies
The list of popular articles also included politicians, entrepreneurs, and upcoming blockbusters:
| Category | Representatives / Examples |
| Politics | Donald Trump (appearing on the list for the eighth time, due to assuming the presidency for the second time on January 20, 2025), Elon Musk, Zohran Mamdani, and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. |
| Movies & TV | Upcoming films “Sinners”, “Superman”, “Thunderbolts*”, “Fantastic Four: First Steps”, and “Implements”. Also the series “Severance” and “The Lost Boys”. |
| Other | Serial killer Ed Gein and pop-culture celebrities Ozzy Osbourne, MrBeast, and Cristiano Ronaldo. |
