About Cited News

Cited News is a news aggregator that highlights important stories based on their citation frequency in Wikipedia articles, rather than social media popularity. This approach prioritizes reliability and enduring relevance, providing a clear view of which news events have been deemed notable enough by Wikipedia’s community to document.

The Value of Wikipedia Citations

Wikipedia's guidelines emphasize the use of reliable sources. While no system is perfect, this provides a strong foundation for identifying credible information. By tracking these citations, Cited News allows you to benefit from the collective judgment of thousands of editors worldwide who work to ensure accuracy and neutrality on Wikipedia.

It's important to note that Wikipedia itself can have systemic biases. The news presented on Cited News will reflect the content and focus of Wikipedia. If you wish to influence this coverage, consider contributing directly to Wikipedia.

How It Works

  1. Discovery: Cited News identifies recently cited news articles from Wikipedia.
  2. Citation Analysis: It extracts and processes citations directly from Wikipedia entries.
  3. Scoring: Stories are scored by combining citation frequency and publisher credibility.

Target Audience

These are the primary groups that can benefit from Cited News:

For Journalists & Media Professionals:

Streamline your research and discover story leads already gaining encyclopedic attention. Identify credible, pre-vetted sources and track significant developments often overlooked in daily news cycles. Cited News highlights events and outlets recognized as important by a global community of editors.

For Academics, Researchers & Educators:

Leverage unique data for media studies, misinformation research, or news literacy education. Analyze patterns in information dissemination and source reliability using Wikipedia's extensive citation network. Cited News helps reveal which news sources persist as references, supporting studies on media bias and narrative evolution.

For the Informed Reader:

Cut through clickbait and partisan spin. If you want news ranked by genuine importance rather than fleeting engagement metrics, Cited News is built for you. Explore news curated by the collective judgment of Wikipedia editors, offering an alternative to algorithm-driven feeds and highlighting what truly matters.

Explore and Contribute

Cited News is currently a proof-of-concept project, continuously improving based on user feedback.

The best way to contribute is to improve Wikipedia articles and their citations.