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Tech News: 2026-12
[edit]Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.
Updates for editors
- The Improved Syntax Highlighting beta feature, also known as CodeMirror 6, has been used for wikitext syntax highlighting since November 2024. It will be promoted out of beta by May 2026 in order to bring improvements and new features to all editors who use the standard syntax highlighter. If you have any questions or concerns about promoting the feature out of beta, please share. [1]
- Some changes to local user groups are performed by stewards on Meta-Wiki and logged there only. Now, interwiki rights changes will be logged both on Meta-Wiki and the wiki of the target user to make it easier to access a full record of user's rights changes on a local wiki. Past log entries for such changes will be backfilled in the coming weeks. [2]
- On wikis using Flagged Revisions, the number of pending changes shown on Special:PendingChanges previously counted pages which were no longer pending review, because they have been removed from the system without being reviewed, e.g. due to being deleted, moved to a different namespace, or due to wiki configuration changes. The count will be correct now. On some wikis the number shown will be much smaller than before. There should be no change to the list of pages itself. [3]
- Wikifunctions composition language has been rewritten, resulting in a new version of the language. This change aims to increase service stability by reducing the orchestrator's memory consumption. This rewrite also enables substantial latency reduction, code simplification, and better abstractions, which will open the door to later feature additions. Read more about the changes.
- Users can now sort search results alphabetically by page title. The update gives an additional option to finding pages more easily and quickly. Previously, results could be sorted by Edit date, Creation date, or Relevance. To use the new option, open 'Advanced Search' on the search results page and select 'Alphabetically' under 'Sorting Order'. [4]
View all 28 community-submitted tasks that were resolved last week. For example, the bug that prevented UploadWizard on Wikimedia Commons from importing files from Flickr has now been fixed. [5]
Updates for technical contributors
- A new special page, Special:LintTemplateErrors, has been created to list transcluded pages that are flagged as containing lint errors to help users discover them easily. The list is sorted by the number of transclusions with errors. For example: Special:LintTemplateErrors/night-mode-unaware-background-color. [6]
- Users of the Improved Syntax Highlighting beta feature have been using CodeMirror instead of CodeEditor for syntax highlighting when editing JavaScript, CSS, JSON, Vue and Lua content pages, for some time now. Along with promoting CodeMirror 6 out of beta, the plan is to replace CodeEditor as the standard editor for these content models by May 2026. Feedback or concerns are welcome. [7]
- The CodeMirror JavaScript modules will soon be upgraded to CodeMirror 6. Leading up to the upgrade, loading the
ext.CodeMirrororext.CodeMirror.libmodules from gadgets and user scripts was deprecated in July 2025. The use of theext.CodeMirror.switchhook was also deprecated in March 2025. Contributors can now make their scripts or gadgets compatible with CodeMirror 6. See the migration guide for more information. [8] - The MediaWiki Interfaces team is expanding coverage of REST API module definitions to include extension APIs. REST API modules are groups of related endpoints that can be independently managed and versioned. Modules now exist for GrowthExperiments and Wikifunctions APIs. As we migrate extension APIs to this structure, documentation will move out of the main MediaWiki OpenAPI spec and REST Sandbox view, and will instead be accessible via module-specific options in the dropdown on the REST Sandbox (i.e., Special:RestSandbox, available on all wiki projects).
- The Scribunto extension provides different pieces of information about the wiki where the module is being used via the mw.site library. Starting last week, the library also provides a way of accessing the wiki ID that can be used to facilitate cross-wiki module maintenance. [9]
- Detailed code updates later this week: MediaWiki
In depth
- The 2026 Coolest Tool Award celebrating outstanding community tools, is now open for nominations! Nominate your favorite tool using the nomination survey form by 23 March 2026. For more information on privacy and data handling, please see the survey privacy statement.
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Tech News: 2026-13
[edit]Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.
Weekly highlight
- Wikimedia site users can now log in without a password using passkeys. This is a secure method supported by fingerprint, facial recognition, or PIN. With this change, all users who opt for passwordless login will find it easier, faster, and more secure to log in to their accounts using any device. The new passkey login option currently appears as an autofill suggestion in the username field. An additional "Log in with passkey" button will soon be available for users who have already registered a passkey. This update will improve security and user experience. The screen recording demonstrates the passwordless login process step by step.
- All wikis will be read-only for a few minutes on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at 15:00 UTC. This is for the datacenter server switchover backup tests, which happen twice a year. During the switchover, all Wikimedia website traffic is shifted from one primary data center to the backup data center to test availability and prevent service disruption even in emergencies.
Updates for editors
- Wikimedia site users can now export their notifications older than 5 years using a new Toolforge tool. This will ensure that users retain their important notifications and avoid them being lost based on the planned change to delete notifications older than 5 years, as previously announced. [10]
- Wikipedia editors in Indonesian, Thai, Turkish, and Simple English now have access to Special:PersonalDashboard. This is an early version of an experience that introduces newer editors to patrolling workflows, making it easier for them to move from making edits to participating in more advanced moderation work on their project. [11]
- The Special:Block now has two minor interface changes. Administrators can now easily perform indefinite blocks through a dedicated radio button in the expiry section. Also, choosing an indefinite expiry provides a different set of common reasons to select from, which can be changed at: MediaWiki:Ipbreason-indef-dropdown. [12]
- Mobile editors at several wikis can now see an improved logged-out edit warning, thanks to the recent updates from the Growth team. These changes released last week are part of ongoing efforts and tests to enhance account creation experience on mobile and then increase participation. [13]
- View all 36 community-submitted tasks that were resolved last week. For example, the bug that prevented mobile web users from seeing the block information when affected by multiple blocks has been fixed. They can now see messages of all the blocks currently affecting them when they access Wikipedia.
Updates for technical contributors
- Images built using Toolforge will soon get the upgraded buildpacks version, bringing support for newer language versions and other upstream improvements and fixes. If you use Toolforge Build Service, review the recent cloud-announce email and update your build configuration as necessary to ensure your tools are compatible. [14][15]
- The API Portal documentation wiki will shut down in June 2026. API keys created on the API Portal will continue to work normally. api.wikimedia.org endpoints will be deprecated gradually starting in July 2026. Documentation on the API Portal is moving to mediawiki.org. Learn more on the project page.
- Detailed code updates later this week: MediaWiki
In depth
- WMDE Technical Wishes is considering improvements to automatically generated reference names in VisualEditor. Please check out the proposed solutions and participate in the request for comment.
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Suggestion for changing image of Asia in continent section.
[edit]I want you to change that colour of Asia continent here. Change that pink colour and add green colour there, you can also exchange colour with South America continent's colour as mentioned there. Anikmolla786 (talk) 20:30, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- What's the reasoning behind doing so? //shb (t | c | m) 21:18, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- I can give you multiple valid reasons. Honestly, the pink just looks a bit off for Asia. Most maps use green for big landmasses, and since Asia has so much greenery—jungles, rice fields, forests—it feels more fitting. South America already has green, so swapping them would keep things balanced. Plus it’d make the map easier on the eyes. Just thought it’d look cleaner. Most of the Muslim population living in Asia continent specially in West Asia. Green is a one of the religion symbol in Islam. Giving green to the largest continent is it’s right to get that colour. Pink is usually use for women, Asia is very large can't be consider as a woman. Look you can not even add any colour to asia, just keep it standard without any colours. But not pink or yello or any other female like colours no. If you want more reasonings behind it, just reply me. Think about it like a editor. Anikmolla786 (talk) 21:34, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- Oh are you referring to the pagebanner, or the map on Destinations? //shb (t | c | m) 22:20, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- Yeah. Check it and also fix it, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seven_Continents_(political).svg Anikmolla786 (talk) 22:24, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- Look I wouldn't put too much weight into the colours – but pinging @Sbb1413: who created that map. //shb (t | c | m) 22:26, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- Do something. Anikmolla786 (talk) 22:28, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- No, I don't see why...don't do the same stuff here that landed you an indef on enwiki. //shb (t | c | m) 22:31, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- I haven’t even tried to edit anything or do something wrong here. I was just trying to communicate with you. If that made you feel bad, then I’ll end the conversation here and won’t bother you. No hard feelings. Learning something without any help or guidance isn’t easy. No edit war. Now I’m starting to feel like asking questions is a crime around here.
- Don’t take any action—sorry. I made a mistake by asking you to do something. I thought people here were friendly. Sorry again. Anikmolla786 (talk) 22:46, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- No, I don't see why...don't do the same stuff here that landed you an indef on enwiki. //shb (t | c | m) 22:31, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- Do something. Anikmolla786 (talk) 22:28, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- Oh, I forgot this map entirely. Look, the pink colour is Europe, and Asia is in red. I think the pink colour of Russia is causing this illusion. Or some users are colour blind. Sbb1413 (he) (talk • contribs) 04:19, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
- Yeah. I found it red or deep pinkish-red, which can feel anybody in first look that it's pink like! Congratulations, bro. You gain steward ranking in 5 years. Anikmolla786 (talk) 07:25, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
- Look I wouldn't put too much weight into the colours – but pinging @Sbb1413: who created that map. //shb (t | c | m) 22:26, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- Yeah. Check it and also fix it, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Seven_Continents_(political).svg Anikmolla786 (talk) 22:24, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- Oh are you referring to the pagebanner, or the map on Destinations? //shb (t | c | m) 22:20, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
- I can give you multiple valid reasons. Honestly, the pink just looks a bit off for Asia. Most maps use green for big landmasses, and since Asia has so much greenery—jungles, rice fields, forests—it feels more fitting. South America already has green, so swapping them would keep things balanced. Plus it’d make the map easier on the eyes. Just thought it’d look cleaner. Most of the Muslim population living in Asia continent specially in West Asia. Green is a one of the religion symbol in Islam. Giving green to the largest continent is it’s right to get that colour. Pink is usually use for women, Asia is very large can't be consider as a woman. Look you can not even add any colour to asia, just keep it standard without any colours. But not pink or yello or any other female like colours no. If you want more reasonings behind it, just reply me. Think about it like a editor. Anikmolla786 (talk) 21:34, 26 March 2026 (UTC)
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Rail travel in Finland
[edit]You wrote "I would love to see a rail travel in Finland article – one that breaks down all of VR's ticketing systems, network coverage, and also a bit on night trains." The article is in place since some time, but I wonder whether essential things are missing.
I think VR tickets are quite straight forward: buy single tickets on the net, or from the machine at the station if you are in the last minute and know there is one at that station. If the "one adult" doesn't apply, you'll find a number of discount categories; children, students and pensioners are described in the last paragraph of Rail travel in Finland#Tickets. I hope you get group discounts automatically, but I haven't had a need for them lately, and I think they are less relevant today. Other tickets are relevant only in special cases, such as for commuters or somebody intending to spend a lot of time on the train. I have not been using any special tickets, other than the 10-trip commuter ticket (which is nice in that you avoid the last-minute prices, even if the discount otherwise may be quite small).
I might be wrong – does the ticket system, or the description, look confusing? Are there special cases that need explanation?
The trains run on behalf of the capital region HSL may be confusing, but I think the second paragraph makes that clear.
Night trains are described in Features and service.
Do you think the article covers what it should, or does there need to be more advice on some aspects? Are other tweaks needed?
–LPfi (talk) 09:02, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
- I think from what you've said, what the article covers seems to be pretty solid. Does seem a lot more straightforward than Rail travel in Germany#Tickets for sure (the system in Europe I'm probably the most familiar with). //shb (t | c | m) 09:29, 27 March 2026 (UTC)
Your signature
[edit]Is the "//" thingy part of your signature or do you add that in manually? Darrrrmilk (talk) 14:41, 30 March 2026 (UTC)
- @Darrrrmilk: manually lol – just feels nicer to type out than were I to have it in my signature automatically (though that does often result in my signature not having the // if I use a script, like on m:SRG). //shb (t | c | m) 20:48, 30 March 2026 (UTC)
Tech News: 2026-14
[edit]Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.
Weekly highlight
- The Beta version of Abstract Wikipedia a new Wikimedia project which is language-independent, was launched last week. The project allows communities to build Wikipedia articles in their native language, which can be readily accessed by other users in their own languages. The wiki is powered by instructions from Wikifunctions and also based on structured content from Wikidata. Read more.
Updates for editors
- The Growth team is running an A/B test to evaluate a clearer, more user-friendly message that promotes account creation on wikis. Currently when logged-out mobile users begin editing, they see a jarring warning message that can feel abrupt and discouraging. This also presents temporary account editing as the default rather than encouraging account creation. The test is running on ten Wikipedias, including Arabic, French, Spanish and German. Read more.
- The Wikimedia Apps team is inviting feedback on how editing should work on the Wikipedia mobile apps. The discussion focuses on improving how users access editing tools when they tap "Edit". This is part of a broader effort to convert readers who develop an interest in editing, to access a more user-friendly pathway to start contributing.
- View all 45 community-submitted tasks that were resolved last week. For example, an issue where citation fetching from the large newspaper archive Newspapers.com was no longer working, due to a block in Citoid requests, has now been fixed. [16]
Updates for technical contributors
- Detailed code updates later this week: MediaWiki
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