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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.

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[edit]

– 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[edit]

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

Article alerts

Today's featured articles

29 Mar 2023 – Proteus (video game) (talk · edit · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb

Today's featured article requests

04 May 2023 – Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (talk · edit · hist) has been proposed for Today's Featured Article by Sheila1988 (t · c); see discussion

Did you know

23 Mar 2023 – 2B (Nier: Automata) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Onegreatjoke (t · c); see discussion
23 Mar 2023 – Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six (video game) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by AdoTang (t · c); see discussion
17 Mar 2023 – Jen Zee (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Nomader (t · c); see discussion
07 Mar 2023 – Panzer Dragoon II Zwei (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Bryanrutherford0 (t · c); see discussion
28 Feb 2023 – Torchlight: Infinite (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Nmarshall25 (t · c); see discussion
24 Feb 2023 – Monster Max (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by HumanxAnthro (t · c); see discussion
03 Feb 2023 – The Crew Motorfest (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Blaze Wolf (t · c); see discussion
27 Jan 2023 – Untitled Goose Game (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by MyCatIsAChonk (t · c); see discussion
24 Jan 2023 – Star Control (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Shooterwalker (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

23 Mar 2023 – Kung Lao (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by GlatorNator (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
23 Mar 2023 – My Hands (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Onegreatjoke (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
22 Mar 2023 – Dead Maze (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
22 Mar 2023 – Nancy Drew: The Creature of Kapu Cave (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by QuicoleJR (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
20 Mar 2023 – Manhunt (video game series) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Soetermans (t · c); see discussion (7 participants)
19 Mar 2023 – Smoke (Mortal Kombat) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by GlatorNator (t · c); see discussion (11 participants)
19 Mar 2023 – Kabal (Mortal Kombat) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Beemer69 (t · c); see discussion (9 participants)
18 Mar 2023 – Shinnok (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by GlatorNator (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
18 Mar 2023 – Baraka (Mortal Kombat) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by GlatorNator (t · c); see discussion (8 participants)
17 Mar 2023 – Darren Korb (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)

(16 more...)

Proposed deletions

23 Mar 2023 – Karma II (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Nomader (t · c): concern
15 Mar 2023 – InLiving (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Nomader (t · c) was deleted
15 Mar 2023 – Hoyle Puzzle Games 2005 (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by 3mi1y (t · c) was deleted
13 Mar 2023 – Ken Tran (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Soetermans (t · c) was deleted
13 Mar 2023 – Tringo (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Sirfurboy (t · c) and endorsed by Pppery (t · c) on 13 Mar 2023 was deleted
11 Mar 2023 – Game of Emperors (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Zxcvbnm (t · c) was deleted

Categories for discussion

22 Mar 2023 – Category:Horizon Zero Dawn (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion
20 Mar 2023 – Category:Modchips (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
15 Mar 2023 – Category:Video games set in a fictional location (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Fayenatic london (t · c); see discussion
14 Mar 2023 – Category:Machinima based on Second Life (talk · edit · hist) CfDed by Pppery (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Templates for discussion

21 Mar 2023 – Template:Genshin Impact (talk · edit · hist) was TfDed by Izno (t · c); see discussion

Redirects for discussion

21 Mar 2023 – Blocklauncher (talk · edit · hist) →Minecraft modding was RfDed by Pizzaplayer219 (t · c); see discussion
20 Mar 2023 – List of Pokémon in Pokémon Gold and Silver (talk · edit · hist) →List of generation II Pokémon was RfDed by Hey man im josh (t · c); see discussion
20 Mar 2023 – List of Pokémon in Pokémon Silver (talk · edit · hist) →List of generation II Pokémon was RfDed by Hey man im josh (t · c); see discussion
20 Mar 2023 – List of Pokémon in Pokémon Gold (talk · edit · hist) →List of generation II Pokémon was RfDed by Hey man im josh (t · c); see discussion
21 Feb 2023 – F-zerogplegend.com (talk · edit · hist) →F-Zero: GP Legend was RfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion

Featured topic removal candidates

18 Feb 2023 – God of War (franchise) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for FT removal by Armbrust (t · c); see discussion

Good article reassessments

22 Mar 2023 – Tyrant (Resident Evil) (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by GlatorNator (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

29 Jan 2023 – Ancient Trader (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Razr Nation (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

23 Mar 2023 – Ashley Graham (Resident Evil) (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Ashley (Resident Evil) by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
22 Mar 2023 – Cristina Vee (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Cristina Valenzuela by Steel1943 (t · c); see discussion
10 Mar 2023 – Fightback (video game) (talk · edit · hist) move request to Fightback by Zxcvbnm (t · c) was not moved; see discussion

Articles to be merged

20 Mar 2023 – Ao Oni (film) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Ao Oni by Lathe Foundation (t · c); see discussion
03 Mar 2023 – Neo Geo Pocket (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Neo Geo Pocket Color by Batamamma (t · c); see discussion
03 Mar 2023 – Neo Geo Pocket Color (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Neo Geo Pocket by Batamamma (t · c); see discussion
21 Jan 2023 – X Games SnoCross (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to X Games by DFlhb (t · c); see discussion
08 Jan 2023 – LaserScope (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to NES Zapper by SnorlaxMonster (t · c); see discussion
06 Jan 2023 – History of Nintendo (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Nintendo by Arkhandar (t · c); see discussion
29 Dec 2022 – Blitzkrieg (1981 video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Programma International by BOZ (t · c); see discussion
20 Dec 2022 – List of dragons in popular culture (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to List of dragons in mythology and folklore by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
05 Dec 2022 – God (MUD) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Immortal (MUD) by Pppery (t · c); see discussion
05 Dec 2022 – Wizard (MUD) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Immortal (MUD) by Pppery (t · c); see discussion

(5 more...)

Articles to be split

21 Mar 2023 – RoboCop 3 (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 5.173.113.179 (t · c); see discussion
18 Mar 2023 – Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Vrxces (t · c); see discussion
25 Feb 2023 – Five Nights at Freddy's (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by InvadingInvader (t · c); see discussion
24 Feb 2023 – Curse LLC (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Pneen (t · c); see discussion
01 Feb 2023 – Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kac Calhoon (t · c); see discussion
25 Dec 2022 – Ultraman: Towards the Future (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Namcoloden (t · c); see discussion
24 Nov 2022 – Skydance Media (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by BMA-Nation2020 (t · c); see discussion
29 Sep 2022 – List of Hugo video games (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by 5.173.32.127 (t · c); see discussion
25 Sep 2022 – Ensemble Stars! (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by HadesTTW (t · c); see discussion
30 Aug 2022 – Japan Amusement Machine and Marketing Association (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Thumperward (t · c); see discussion

(12 more...)

Articles for creation

23 Mar 2023 – Draft:Rolling Line (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Jotrain G (t · c)
22 Mar 2023 – Draft:The Thaumaturge (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Odyssey18 (t · c)
20 Mar 2023 – Draft:High Stone Games (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 188.125.102.2 (t · c)
15 Mar 2023 – Draft:Greg Brockman (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Ajshul (t · c)
15 Mar 2023 – Draft:War Robots: Frontiers (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Bulwark Alpha (t · c)
12 Mar 2023 – Draft:Path to Nowhere (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Venuesmathis (t · c)
09 Mar 2023 – Draft:Lostgamer (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by MehPoster (t · c)
22 Feb 2023 – Draft:Who Are Ya (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Danjayrose (t · c)
19 Jan 2023 – Draft:Alan Enileev (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by DariaNeretina2023 (t · c)
13 Jan 2023 – Draft:GGPoker (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Chris H (GGPoker) (t · c)

(5 more...)

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Subscribing[edit]

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

News request[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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.)