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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 coveredEdit

– 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

SampleEdit

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

Article alerts

Did you know

26 Jun 2022 – Capcom Super League Online (talk · edit · hist) was nominated for DYK by Ominae (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

29 Jun 2022 – Croc's World (video game) (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by ComplexRational (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)
26 Jun 2022 – Galactic Frontiers (talk · edit · hist) was AfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
23 Jun 2022 – Yifeng Sun (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Ploni (t · c) was closed as delete by Liz (t · c) on 30 Jun 2022; see discussion (2 participants)
23 Jun 2022 – PaoLUL (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Fram (t · c) was closed as delete by Premeditated Chaos (t · c) on 30 Jun 2022; see discussion (6 participants)
23 Jun 2022 – Chris Wang (ThunderCore CEO) (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Velella (t · c) was closed as delete by Star Mississippi (t · c) on 28 Jun 2022; see discussion (11 participants)
21 Jun 2022 – Ence (esports) (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Bash7oven (t · c) was closed as keep by Explicit (t · c) on 28 Jun 2022; see discussion (7 participants)
18 Jun 2022 – ROSE Online (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Lil-unique1 (t · c) was closed as keep by 4meter4 (t · c) on 26 Jun 2022; see discussion (7 participants)
14 Jun 2022 – Abracadabra! (video game) (talk · edit · hist) AfDed by Benmite (t · c) was closed as keep by Liz (t · c) on 24 Jun 2022; see discussion (9 participants; relisted)

Proposed deletions

01 Jul 2022 – Inkvaders (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Mccapra (t · c): concern
30 Jun 2022 – American Horseshoes (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Anarchyte (t · c): concern
27 Jun 2022 – The Firm (video game) (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by VersaceSpace (t · c): concern
26 Jun 2022 – Espiocracy (talk · edit · hist) was PRODed by Szmenderowiecki (t · c): concern
20 Jun 2022 – Hoosier City (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Waxworker (t · c) was deleted
20 Jun 2022 – Caverns of Xaskazien (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Waxworker (t · c) was deleted
18 Jun 2022 – SimplePlanes VR (talk · edit · hist) PRODed by Liamyangll (t · c) was redirected to SimplePlanes (talk · edit · hist)

Categories for discussion

22 Jun 2022 – Category:Transgender computer programmers (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Marcocapelle (t · c); see discussion
17 Jun 2022 – Category:Western visual novels (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
06 Jun 2022 – Category:Delisted digital-only games (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Joyce-stick (t · c); see discussion
02 Jun 2022 – Category:Video game lists by franchise (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by StarTrekker (t · c); see discussion
02 Jun 2022 – Category:Guitar Hero soundtracks (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by StarTrekker (t · c); see discussion
29 May 2022 – Category:Kingdom Hearts characters (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by StarTrekker (t · c); see discussion
23 Mar 2022 – Category:Wonder Boy series (talk · edit · hist) was CfDed by Marcocapelle (t · c); see discussion

Redirects for discussion

27 Jun 2022 – Untitled ''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'' sequel (talk · edit · hist) →Untitled The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel was RfDed by Neocorelight (t · c); see discussion
27 Jun 2022 – Untitled Sonic game (talk · edit · hist) →Sonic Frontiers was RfDed by Neocorelight (t · c); see discussion
27 Jun 2022 – Untitled Sonic the Hedgehog video game (talk · edit · hist) →Sonic Frontiers was RfDed by Neocorelight (t · c); see discussion
25 Jun 2022 – Kirby's Dreamland 5 (talk · edit · hist) →Kirby's Return to Dream Land was RfDed by LBWP (t · c); see discussion
25 Jun 2022 – Kirby's Dreamland 4 (talk · edit · hist) →Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards was RfDed by LBWP (t · c); see discussion
18 Jun 2022 – R.O.S.E (talk · edit · hist) →ROSE Online was RfDed by Lil-unique1 (t · c); see discussion
10 Jun 2022 – Java Edition (talk · edit · hist) →Minecraft was RfDed by 192.76.8.78 (t · c); see discussion
23 Jun 2022 – Royal Match (Video game) (talk · edit · hist) →Royal Match RfDed by Qwerfjkl (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Files for discussion

28 Jun 2022 – File:Bendy and the Ink Machine.png (talk · edit · hist) was FfDed by Ixfd64 (t · c); see discussion
20 Jun 2022 – File:Taipei-Win31.png (talk · edit · hist) (on Microsoft Mahjong) FfDed by Wcam (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Featured list candidates

14 May 2022 – GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Video Game (talk · edit · hist) was FL nominated by PanagiotisZois (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

28 Jun 2022 – Sucker Punch Productions (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by OceanHok (t · c); start discussion
27 Jun 2022 – Rockstar Vienna (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by IceWelder (t · c); start discussion
24 Jun 2022 – Prince (Prince of Persia) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by ProtoDrake (t · c); start discussion
19 Jun 2022 – Spark the Electric Jester (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by LBWP (t · c); start discussion
18 Jun 2022 – Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by ProtoDrake (t · c); start discussion
14 Jun 2022 – Atari Games Corp. v. Oman (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by Jorahm (t · c); start discussion
11 Jun 2022 – The Suicide of Rachel Foster (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by PanagiotisZois (t · c); start discussion
31 May 2022 – Hot Coffee (minigame) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by GhostRiver (t · c); start discussion
31 May 2022 – Maze (1973 video game) (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by PresN (t · c); see discussion
28 May 2022 – Dead Cells (talk · edit · hist) was GA nominated by CollectiveSolidarity (t · c); start discussion

(4 more...)

Good topic candidates

09 May 2022 – Edea Kramer (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Bryanrutherford0 (t · c); start discussion
09 May 2022 – Selphie Tilmitt (talk · edit · hist) was GT nominated by Bryanrutherford0 (t · c); start discussion

Requests for comments

04 Jun 2022 – Ghost Ship Games (talk · edit · hist) has an RfC by ReneeWrites (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

25 Jun 2022 – Dreamcast (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Red Phoenix (t · c); see discussion
21 Jun 2022 – Donkey Kong Country (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by TheJoebro64 (t · c); see discussion
23 Apr 2022 – And Yet It Moves (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by ThomasO1989 (t · c); see discussion
12 Apr 2022 – Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash (talk · edit · hist) has been put up for PR by Captain Galaxy (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

12 Jun 2022 – Bubsy in Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind by Djdisjcnw (t · c); see discussion
31 May 2022 – Matt Leto (talk · edit · hist) is requested to be moved to Zyos by GeoffreyT2000 (t · c); see discussion

Articles to be merged

30 Jun 2022 – The Magnetic Scrolls Collection (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Magnetic Scrolls by BOZ (t · c); see discussion
28 Jun 2022 – The Sandbox (blockchain platform) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to The Sandbox (2012 video game) by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
25 Jun 2022 – Scythe: Digital Edition (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Scythe (board game) by Piotrus (t · c); see discussion
23 Jun 2022 – Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap by MuZemike (t · c); see discussion
17 Jun 2022 – Examu (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Team Arcana by 103.136.25.202 (t · c); see discussion
12 Jun 2022 – Free game engine (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Game engine by Ferret (t · c); see discussion
27 May 2022 – The Fine Young Capitalists (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Gamergate (harassment campaign) by Artw (t · c); see discussion
19 May 2022 – Player-experience modeling (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Game testing by Maxxhiato (t · c); see discussion
13 May 2022 – Covenant (Halo) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Factions of Halo#Covenant by Czar (t · c); see discussion
10 Apr 2022 – List of Power Rangers video games (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for merging to Power Rangers#Video games by Mythdon (t · c); see discussion

(13 more...)

Articles to be split

24 Jun 2022 – Music of Minecraft (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by SWinxy (t · c); see discussion
31 May 2022 – Batman Returns (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Cat's Tuxedo (t · c); see discussion
31 May 2022 – MySims Agents (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
01 May 2022 – Uno (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Zxcvbnm (t · c); see discussion
26 Apr 2022 – Nintendo Entertainment System (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by PanchamBro (t · c); see discussion
10 Apr 2022 – 3D Classics (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by GooseTheGreat (t · c); see discussion
20 Oct 2021 – Idolish7 (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Lullabying (t · c); see discussion
19 Sep 2021 – HTC Vive (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by ViperSnake151 (t · c); see discussion
26 Aug 2021 – Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Eldomtom2 (t · c); see discussion
08 Aug 2021 – ScummVM (talk · edit · hist) is proposed for splitting by Thumperward (t · c); see discussion

(5 more...)

Articles for creation

01 Jul 2022 – Draft:GoldSrc Saturdays (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 2600:4040:7013:D900:D466:1604:C931:8D6A (t · c)
30 Jun 2022 – Draft:Hong Kong Mahjong Pro (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by BOZ (t · c)
30 Jun 2022 – Draft:Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by 84.1.186.158 (t · c)
24 Jun 2022 – Draft:TNC Pro Team (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Yamete1111 (t · c)
15 Jun 2022 – Draft:A Maze (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Doochtakh spikta (t · c)
03 Jun 2022 – Draft:Rotaeno (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by .huepow (t · c)
02 Jun 2022 – Draft:MinnMax (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Jendon0 (t · c)
02 Jun 2022 – Draft:Game Music Festival (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Writenotrong (t · c)
18 May 2022 – Draft:Spider-Man (Insomniac Games series) (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by RebelYasha (t · c)
17 May 2022 – Draft:Mixtvision Games (talk · edit · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Mixtvision Mediengesellschaft mbH (t · c)

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SubscribingEdit

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

News requestEdit

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 reportsEdit

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 requestsEdit

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 questionsEdit

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 tricksEdit

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.)