CHECKLIST
Wikipedia eligibility
An honest way to assess whether your company can have a Wikipedia article – and what to do if the answer is no.
Overview
For whom
Established companies and founders considering Wikipedia
Items
15
Time needed
2–3 hours for the assessment
Level
Intermediate
1.Understand the notability criteria (Swedish and English Wikipedia differ)
Each language edition has its own rules for notability. Read the guidelines for companies on the edition you are targeting before doing anything else.
2.In-depth articles in independent established media
What matters most is several articles about the company, written by editorial teams with no ties to you.
3.Press releases and paid content don't count
Material you wrote or paid for doesn't show independent interest, even if it ran on a well-known site.
4.Mentions in trade press and industry reports
Trade press can support notability if it is editorial and more than a short brief.
5.Awards from recognised bodies
Awards that are themselves covered by media carry more weight than industry prizes you can enter.
6.Appearance in books, research or public inquiries
Mentions in literature, studies or government reports are strong independent sources.
7.Verifiable basic facts in public sources
Founding year, headquarters, founders and business should be verifiable, for example via the company registry.
8.Create or complete a Wikidata entry first
Wikidata has a lower threshold and provides a structured identity that AI systems can use.
9.Link Wikidata to your website and profiles
Add the official website, LinkedIn and registration number to the item, and link back via sameAs in your schema.
10.Never write the article yourself
Articles written by the company are often deleted and can hurt your reputation. Let independent editors decide.
11.Disclose conflicts of interest openly
If anyone connected to the company edits, it must be declared on their user page under Wikipedia's rules.
12.Use the draft and review process
Propose articles through drafts and request review instead of publishing directly.
13.Neutral tone without marketing
Phrases like “leading” or “innovative” get removed. Write like an encyclopedia.
14.Assess the founder's notability separately
A person can be notable even if the company isn't, or vice versa. Assess them on their own.
15.Plan B: Wikidata, directories and trade media
If you don't qualify yet, focus on Wikidata, complete directory profiles and editorial mentions – they build the same foundation.
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