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Shortcut WP:AALERTS Article alerts is a subscription-based automatic article-monitoring system used to give "status reports" to subscribing WikiProjects. The reports are created and delivered by AAlertBot, operated by both Hellknowz (who also is the sole coder of the bot) and Headbomb.

For notification about cleanup tags, such as {{no footnotes}} and {{disputed}}, see cleanup listings.

For notification about recently created articles that could be of interest to your project, see InceptionBot.

Article Alerts was introduced in The Signpost in an article from 23 February 2009. See also a follow up article from 17 July 2023.

Search Article Alerts for specific topics that interest you. If you find one, add it to your watchlist! You can also browse the subscription list.

Article Alerts is an automated subscription-based news delivery system designed to notify WikiProjects and Taskforces when articles tagged by their banners or placed in their categories enter various formal workflows (such as Articles for Deletion, Requests for Comments, Peer Review, and many more).

First AAlertBot browses all the workflows in its scope, then checks for WikiProject templates/categories on these pages. If a subscribing WikiProject/Taskforce is found, AAlertBot will update a customized report called Article Alerts for that particular WikiProject or Taskforce. (An example of such a report can be found here.) Reports are updated on a daily basis, and provide brief summaries of what is happening, with relevant links to discussion or results when possible. So it is a good idea to request for a bot to place your WikiProject/Taskforce's banner on articles from relevant categories, so AAlertBot covers more articles. (See also Tips and Tricks.)

Originally, the Article Alerts relied on ArticleAlertbot (coded and updated by B. Wolterding, operated by Legoktm) from September 2008 to April 2010 (see bot approval). Following several months of downtime, a new bot AAlertBot was developed (coded, maintained, and operated by Hellknowz, and co-operated by Headbomb) from December 2010 onwards (see bot approval).

Report issues and problems with the Article Alerts reports on the bug reports page. Requests for new features should be made at the feature requests page.

Workflows covered

– implemented (may not be fully formatted/data populated)

– not for now (not in priority list)

– implementing (taking a while or need to do something else to get this working)

– under consideration (haven't examined the issues/process to say if currently plausible/worthwhile)

AfD – Articles for deletion
TfD – Templates for discussion
RfD – Redirects for discussion
CfD – Categories for discussion
FfD – Files for discussion
FfD (COM) – Deletion requests (on Commons)
MfD – Miscellany for deletion
PROD – Proposed deletion
FAC – Featured article candidates
FAR – Featured article review
FLC – Featured list candidates
FLRC – Featured list removal candidates
FP – Featured pictures
FTC – Featured topic candidates
FTRC – Featured topic removal candidates
ACR – A-Class review (project-specific)
GAN – Good article nominations
GAR – Good article reassessment
GTC – Good topic candidates
PR – Peer review
RfC – Requests for comment
RM – Requested moves
TFA – Today's featured articles
TFAR – Today's featured article requests
DYK – Did you know nominations (approved)
MRG – Articles for Merging
SPL – Articles for Splitting
AFC – Articles for Creation
ITN – In the news
OTD – Selected anniversaries
CP – Copyright problems
ON – Article alerts/News

Sample

The table below shows an example of WikiProject Video games article alerts report.

Article alerts

Today's featured article requests

26 Jun 2025 – Donkey Kong Land (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion

Did you know

08 Apr 2025 – 3D mousepad (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Morgan695 (t · c); see discussion
31 Mar 2025 – Re-Logic (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by 7kk (t · c); see discussion
30 Mar 2025 – Pinsir (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by 7kk (t · c); see discussion
30 Mar 2025 – Façade (video game) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by 7kk (t · c); see discussion
26 Mar 2025 – The Alchemist Code (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Miminity (t · c); see discussion
24 Mar 2025 – IDARB (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by RenkoTheBird (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

10 Apr 2025 – List of video game websites (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Squawk7700 (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
09 Apr 2025 – Wedding Dash (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
08 Apr 2025 – Aleksei Gubanov (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Mitte27 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
08 Apr 2025 – Zackray (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
08 Apr 2025 – Dabuz (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
08 Apr 2025 – Virtway (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Hka-34 Jyli (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
08 Apr 2025 – CyberStep (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Hka-34 Jyli (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
07 Apr 2025 – Aluka (gamer) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zanahary (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
07 Apr 2025 – My Little Pony: Twilight Sparkle, Teacher for a Day (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zanahary (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
07 Apr 2025 – HDStarcraft (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zanahary (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)

(12 more...)

Proposed deletions

13 Apr 2025 – Hellgate (video game) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Onel5969 (t · c): Not enough in-depth coverage from independent, reliable sources to meet WP:GNG.
03 Apr 2025 – Dingoo A320 SDK (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Helpful Raccoon (t · c) was deleted

Categories for discussion

31 Mar 2025 – Category:Fuji&gumi Games games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by GommehGaming101 (t · c); see discussion
20 Mar 2025 – Category:Interactive narrative (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by QuantumFoam66 (t · c); see discussion
13 Mar 2025 – Category:Video games with tile-based graphics (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by QuantumFoam66 (t · c); see discussion
02 Apr 2025 – Category:Nintendo Switch Online games (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Cyberlink420 (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Templates for discussion

10 Apr 2025 – Template:Republic Commando series (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by Mika1h (t · c); see discussion
02 Apr 2025 – Template:Team Cherry (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by (Oinkers42) (t · c) was closed; see discussion
02 Apr 2025 – Template:NTW versions (talk · edit · hist) TfDed by Izno (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Redirects for discussion

13 Apr 2025 – Floow (talk · edit · hist) →Super Smash Bros. Brawl was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
13 Apr 2025 – Scope Primid (talk · edit · hist) →Super Smash Bros. Brawl was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
13 Apr 2025 – Sword Primid (talk · edit · hist) →Super Smash Bros. Brawl was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
13 Apr 2025 – Metal Primid (talk · edit · hist) →Super Smash Bros. Brawl was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
13 Apr 2025 – Fire Primid (talk · edit · hist) →Super Smash Bros. Brawl was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
13 Apr 2025 – Boom Primid (talk · edit · hist) →Super Smash Bros. Brawl was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
13 Apr 2025 – Big Primid (talk · edit · hist) →Super Smash Bros. Brawl was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
13 Apr 2025 – Smash Bros Brwal (talk · edit · hist) →Super Smash Bros. Brawl was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
13 Apr 2025 – Shaydas (talk · edit · hist) →Super Smash Bros. Brawl was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion
13 Apr 2025 – Poppant (talk · edit · hist) →Super Smash Bros. Brawl was RfDed by 1234qwer1234qwer4 (t · c); see discussion

(82 more...)

Files for discussion

undated – File:Cory Williams.jpeg (talk · edit · hist) (on CoryxKenshin) was FfDed; see discussion

Miscellany for deletion

09 Apr 2025 – Draft:Sprunki (talk · edit · hist) was MfDed by Bonadea (t · c); see discussion

Featured article reviews

12 Mar 2025 – Kingdom Hearts (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion
01 Feb 2025 – Chrono Trigger (talk · edit · hist) was put up for FA review by Lazman321 (t · c); see discussion

Good article reassessments

09 Apr 2025 – Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by CooperCool23 (t · c); see discussion
31 Mar 2025 – 24: The Game (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
19 Mar 2025 – MkLeo (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Boneless Pizza! (t · c); see discussion
07 Mar 2025 – Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by Z1720 (t · c); see discussion
02 Apr 2025 – Wii U GamePad (talk · edit · hist) nominated for GA reassessment by Boneless Pizza! (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Peer reviews

06 Apr 2025 – Rain World (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Tarlby (t · c); see discussion
28 Mar 2025 – Wii U (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by TzarN64 (t · c); see discussion
25 Mar 2025 – Wario Land: Shake It — Amazing Footage! (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Cukie Gherkin (t · c); see discussion
04 Mar 2025 – Counter-Strike (video game) (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Nannoyani (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

07 Apr 2025 – Granny Smith (2012 video game) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Granny Smith (video game) by GilaMonster536 (t · c); see discussion
30 Mar 2025 – Build the Earth (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to BuildTheEarth by Local giraffe (t · c); see discussion
20 Mar 2025 – 2016–2017 video game voice actor strike (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to 2016–2017 SAG-AFTRA video game strike by Jeffrey34555 (t · c); see discussion

Articles to be merged

15 Feb 2025 – Microsoft Minesweeper (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Minesweeper (video game) by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
15 Jan 2025 – Evil Empire (company) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Motion Twin#Legacy by IgelRM (t · c); see discussion
13 Dec 2024 – Console game (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Video game console by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
12 Nov 2024 – Pokémon Essentials (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Pokémon fan games by Pokelego999 (t · c); see discussion

Articles to be split

18 Mar 2025 – List of commercial failures in video games (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Slgrandson (t · c); see discussion
12 Mar 2025 – Skydance Media (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 2601:152:5001:DCC0:8192:4B47:7741:E0DC (t · c); see discussion
03 Feb 2025 – Honkai Impact 3rd (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Wildfireupdateman (t · c); see discussion
30 Jan 2025 – List of Mega Man characters (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Anonymy365248 (t · c); see discussion
21 Dec 2024 – Air Traffic Controller (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by JRHorse (t · c); see discussion
06 Oct 2024 – Acorn Electron (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Dgpop (t · c); see discussion
20 Sep 2024 – List of downloadable songs for the Rock Band series (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Anomalocaris (t · c); see discussion
23 Jul 2024 – Hello Neighbor (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 216.244.74.202 (t · c); see discussion
16 Jul 2024 – Kantai Collection (TV series) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by EditorGirlAL07 (t · c); see discussion
02 Jul 2024 – Empire (1977 video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion

(14 more...)

Articles for creation

12 Apr 2025 – Draft:Reversi Champion (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Leeanah (t · c)
12 Apr 2025 – Draft:Clash of Adventurers (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Jovanmilic97 (t · c)
07 Apr 2025 – Draft:Dietrich Prinz's Chess Program (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Andreachlc0203 (t · c)
04 Apr 2025 – Draft:Kaiserpunk (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 2A05:4F46:423:EB00:9DB8:3C6E:602E:FFB6 (t · c)
04 Apr 2025 – Draft:Christopher Strachey's Checkers Program (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Andreachlc0203 (t · c)
04 Apr 2025 – Draft:List of home computers with game cartridge support (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Julthep (t · c)
03 Apr 2025 – Draft:GB Patch Games (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by GBPatchCommunity (t · c)
03 Apr 2025 – Draft:Konstantin Koshutin (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by ModernManifestDestiny (t · c)
21 Mar 2025 – Draft:Pokémon Horizons – Mega Voltage (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by MatthewPlayThrough (t · c)
21 Mar 2025 – Draft:Beyond All Reason (video game) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by PtaQQ (t · c)

(17 more...)

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Subscribing

All subscriptions are done by placing the {{ArticleAlertSubscription}} template on the /Subscription list. See the /Subscribing page for details/guidance.

News request

Note: the news requests are not currently implemented.

If something is happening that you think WikiProjects should know about, then let us know and we'll include it in the articles.

Bug reports

Please report bugs, missed articles, and any other mishaps on the bug report page. Don't think someone else will do it, because that someone else might think you'll do it, and then neither of you will have reported the bug. It is also possible that the error is specific to your project, so you might be the only one to have seen this error.

Feature requests

Have an idea that you think would improve the reports? Share it with us, and we'll see what we can do about it.

Feedback and questions

Having troubles setting up Article alerts? Leave a message on our talk page, and we'll try to help as best we can.
Think Article Alerts is the greatest thing since sliced bread? Think it sucks because it doesn't actually cover Featured deletions? Let us know.

Tips and tricks

Remember to watch your project's Article Alerts pages.
Did you know that you can monitor your project's Article Alerts using RSS and Atom feeds? Go on your project's /Article alerts history page, and there should be a " RSS Atom" in your toolbox located on the left of the page.
You can incorporate Article Alerts in navboxes for the users of your WikiProjects (see {{Wikipedia:WikiProject Physics/Member Navbox}} for example).
If a related WikiProject is also subscribed to Article Alerts, you can transclude their report on your Project's homepage, and monitor their articles too.
Request a bot to place your WikiProject's banner on the articles located in categories relevant to your WikiProject. You will probably end up with some unrelated pages, but at least you've extended Article Alerts to cover many articles you might have missed.
InceptionBot (previously AlexNewArtBot) is a bot which produces a list of recently created articles that could be in your project's scope. Going through the list to do some tagging will ensure that ArticleAlertbot picks up these articles as well.
Consider subscribing to cleanup listings to see articles that need cleanup (covers cleanup tags, such as {{expert needed}}, {{POV}}, {{page numbers needed}}, etc.)