Wikipedia Citations on ChatGPT
Tracking how ChatGPT uses Wikipedia as a source across different categories
Citation Rank
#4
Citation Impact
19%
Citation Trend
-23%
Decreasing
Wikipedia Citation Trends by Category
About Wikipedia
Why This Source Matters
Wikipedia serves as a comprehensive, collaboratively-edited encyclopedia providing factual information on countless topics. It's one of the most trusted sources for general knowledge and definitions.
How LLMs Use This Source
Language models heavily rely on Wikipedia for factual information, definitions, and comprehensive overviews. Its structured format and extensive citations make it ideal for factual responses.
Data Collection
We track citation sources from ChatGPT answers across 10 different categories. Each scan captures how often responses reference wikipedia.org, normalized to a weekly share and presented as a percentage.
- Real Product Scans: Uses actual ChatGPT interface
- Multi-Category Analysis: Tracks trends across different verticals
- Weekly Updates: Fresh data collected every 7 days
Last Updated: 6 days ago