Wikipedia Link Rot by Domain
Link rot by domain on Wikipedia
- Observations
- 4
- Tracking since
- Last updated
Median Link Rot Percentage
The median percentage of dead links on Wikipedia pages
| When | Median Link Rot Percentage |
|---|---|
| 0.0% | |
| 0.0% |
Average Link Rot Percentage
The average percentage of dead links on Wikipedia pages
| When | Average Link Rot Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2.3% | |
| 2.3% |
About this data
This page tracks the median and average link rot percentage by domain on Wikipedia. The numbers are calculated by analyzing the links on Wikipedia pages and determining the percentage of links that are no longer active. This statistic is interesting because it shows how link rot affects different domains, which can be useful for understanding the reliability of online sources. The data is updated regularly to reflect changes in link rot over time.
Sources
Every figure on this page was read from these pages.
Why this isn't published anywhere else
While there are existing studies and reports on link rot, including a Pew Research study that analyzed link rot on Wikipedia, there is no evidence of a live dashboard or recurring report that specifically tracks Wikipedia link rot by domain, making the proposed topic partially covered.
Uniqueness score 0.80 — assessed against live web search results when this subject was created.