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Temporal Drift in Wikipedia's 'List of X' Article Image Count
This page monitors how the visual richness of encyclopedic 'List of X' articles, such as 'List of deadliest storms', has evolved. We analyse the average, median, and standard deviation of image counts within these lists to reveal trends in how visual information is presented over time.
The data is derived from publicly available Wikipedia article revision history. By examining snapshots of these list articles at different points in time, we can quantify the addition or removal of images.
Understanding these shifts is important for anyone interested in the evolving standards of visual communication within large-scale collaborative encyclopedias. It highlights how editors collectively shape the user experience and information density of widely accessed articles.