In a year marked by unprecedented global events and individual curiosity, English Wikipedia has released its list of the 25 most-read articles of 2023. ChatGPT, the revolutionary language model developed by OpenAI, tops the chart with an astonishing 49,490,406 pageviews.
ChatGPT’s dominance on the list reflects its status as the fastest-growing consumer application in history. Celebrating its first anniversary, the AI tool has sparked intense debates worldwide about the implications of artificial intelligence, its potential impact on humanity, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use.
Following closely behind ChatGPT, the annual list of “Deaths in 2023” claimed the second spot with 42,666,860 pageviews, providing a somber reflection of the collective interest in notable figures who left us during the year.
In a surprising turn, cricket made a significant mark, constituting a remarkable 16% of the top 25 articles. The “2023 Cricket World Cup” secured the third position, witnessing a 304% increase in interest compared to its previous edition. With over 1.25 million views on the day of the tournament final, cricket enthusiasts worldwide flocked to Wikipedia for updates on the competition, culminating in Australia’s triumphant victory.
Film and television also played a prominent role, with “Oppenheimer (film)” claiming the fifth spot and outpacing the global box office hit, Barbie. Christopher Nolan’s exploration of the race to build the world’s first atomic bomb, led by physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, captivated audiences, garnering 28,348,248 pageviews.
Barbie, the iconic doll, took the 13th spot, proving that the “Barbenheimer” hype was a significant cultural phenomenon in the middle of 2023. The film Barbie managed to outpace Oppenheimer’s global box office by around 50%, yet Oppenheimer reigned supreme on English Wikipedia with about 57% more pageviews.
In the realm of celebrities, Taylor Swift secured the 12th spot, with her “Eras Tour” becoming the fastest-selling in history, and her album releases contributing to the “Swiftmania” that continues to captivate fans worldwide. Unfortunately, entries on the list were also marked by untimely deaths, including Matthew Perry, known for his role on Friends, and Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley.
The full list of the top 25 most popular English Wikipedia Articles of 2023
These are the top 25 most popular English Wikipedia articles of 2023 based on pageviews.
- ChatGPT, 49,490,406 pageviews
- Deaths in 2023, 42,666,860
- 2023 Cricket World Cup, 38,171,653
- Indian Premier League, 32,012,810
- Oppenheimer (film), 28,348,248
- Cricket World Cup, 25,961,417
- J. Robert Oppenheimer, 25,672,469
- Jawan (film), 21,791,126
- 2023 Indian Premier League, 20,694,974
- Pathaan (film), 19,932,509
- The Last of Us (TV series), 19,791,789
- Taylor Swift, 19,418,385
- Barbie (film), 18,051,077
- Cristiano Ronaldo, 17,492,537
- Lionel Messi, 16,623,630
- Premier League, 16,604,669
- Matthew Perry, 16,454,666
- United States, 16,240,461
- Elon Musk, 14,370,395
- Avatar: The Way of Water, 14,303,116
- India, 13,850,178
- Lisa Marie Presley, 13,764,007
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, 13,392,917
- Russian invasion of Ukraine, 12,798,866
- Andrew Tate, 12,728,616
As we bid farewell to 2023, these Wikipedia statistics serve as a snapshot of the world’s interests, reflecting the diverse tapestry of global events, entertainment, and the quest for knowledge that defines our era.
