Note: Only reporting for languages with fluency among at least 2.0 percent of respondents. The 2019 survey was available in 13 languages, so other language fluencies are underrepresented here.
Option
Number
Percent
English
244
13.7
German
206
11.6
Spanish
191
10.8
French
155
8.7
Russian
136
7.6
Portuguese
96
5.4
Italian
85
4.8
Japanese
75
4.2
Chinese
73
4.1
Polish
64
3.6
Dutch
60
3.4
Ukranian
40
2.3
Total
1774
100
What is your current gender identity? Select all that apply.edit
Before taking this survey, had you ever heard of the Wikimedia Foundation?edit
Option
Number
Percent
Yes
3560
78.1
No
689
6.8
I'm not sure
312
15.1
Total
4561
100
The Wikimedia Foundation's vision is "a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge." How well does this vision represent your values or the work that you do on Wikimedia projects?edit
Option
Number
Percent
Not at all
127
3.2
Somewhat
506
12.7
Mostly
1326
33.3
Completely
2016
50.7
Total
3975
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - I am confident in the Wikimedia Foundation's ability to support the global movement.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
104
3.4
Disagree
195
6.4
Neither agree nor disagree
765
25.3
Agree
1445
47.8
Strongly agree
511
16.9
Total
1928
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement?edit
The Wikimedia Foundation has the right programs and strategies to support this goal: By 2030, Wikimedia will become the essential infrastructure of the ecosystem of free knowledge, and anyone who shares our vision will be able to join us.edit
In which of the following ways are you involved in public policy or advocacy? Select all that apply.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Participating in the public policy mailing list (publicpolicy@lists.wikimedia.org)
105
3.7
Leading public policy actions in a Wikimedia affiliate (such as a chapter or user group)
144
5.1
Discussing Wikimedia or related issues directly with lawmakers
146
5.2
Attending in-person meetings or conferences
217
9.6
None of the above
2383
84.1
Total
2831
n/a
How much would you disagree with the following statement: I know enough about policies or laws that govern the internet to engage in policy advocacy efforts.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
280
14.6
Disagree
405
21.0
Neither agree nor disagree
444
23.0
Agree
645
33.5
Strongly agree
152
7.9
Total
1927
100
How much would you disagree with the following statement: I know enough about policies or laws about copyright to engage in policy advocacy efforts.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
238
12.0
Disagree
339
17.0
Neither agree nor disagree
436
21.9
Agree
737
37.0
Strongly agree
243
12.2
Total
1993
100
How much would you disagree with the following statement: I know enough about policies or laws about privacy to engage in policy advocacy efforts.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
240
12.1
Disagree
337
17.0
Neither agree nor disagree
452
22.8
Agree
729
36.7
Strongly agree
226
11.4
Total
1984
100
How much would you disagree with the following statement: I know enough about policies or laws about free expression to engage in policy advocacy efforts.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
221
10.9
Disagree
301
14.8
Neither agree nor disagree
438
21.6
Agree
752
37.1
Strongly agree
317
15.6
Total
2029
100
How much would you disagree with the following statement: I know enough about policies or laws that govern Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects to engage in policy advocacy efforts.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
269
14.0
Disagree
375
19.6
Neither agree nor disagree
504
26.3
Agree
552
28.7
Strongly agree
219
11.4
Total
1919
100
In your opinion, which of the following areas of public policy are most important for Wikimedia? Select up to 2 options.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Access: Knowledge should be freely accessible by everyone, across every country, language, and device.
1864
74.8
Copyright: People don’t just read anymore; they create, share, and remix. Copyright law should evolve to reflect this new reality.
727
29.1
Censorship or free expression: Everyone should have the right to share and access knowledge without government censorship.
1083
43.4
Privacy: Everyone should be free to read and write without governments or advertisers looking over their shoulders.
688
27.6
Intermediary liability: The law should allow internet platforms to stay out of editorial decisions so that people can share and speak freely.
How much would you disagree with the following statement: MediaWiki and related software currently have a safe, healthy, and sustainable codebase.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
4
2.6
Disagree
25
15.9
Neither agree nor disagree
33
21.0
Agree
75
47.8
Strongly agree
20
12.7
Total
157
100
How much would you disagree with the following statement: The code for MediaWiki and related software can be applied to other Wikimedia projects when needed.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
5
3.1
Disagree
8
5.0
Neither agree nor disagree
23
14.4
Agree
97
60.6
Strongly agree
27
16.9
Total
160
100
How much would you disagree with the following statement: The code for MediaWiki and related software is appropriate for Wikimedia and other projects.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
4
2.5
Disagree
10
6.2
Neither agree nor disagree
29
18.0
Agree
87
54.0
Strongly agree
31
19.3
Total
161
100
How much would you disagree with the following statement: The code development processes for MediaWiki and related software make it easy for me to contribute high-quality code.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
15
10.6
Disagree
22
15.6
Neither agree nor disagree
31
22.0
Agree
51
36.2
Strongly agree
22
15.6
Total
141
100
How much would you disagree with the following statement: The MediaWiki deployment tooling for Wikimedia projects is easy to use.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
15
11.5
Disagree
20
15.4
Neither agree nor disagree
33
25.4
Agree
43
33.1
Strongly agree
19
14.6
Total
130
100
How much would you disagree with the following statement: The MediaWiki deployment tooling for Wikimedia projects is effective.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
11
8.7
Disagree
10
7.9
Neither agree nor disagree
28
22.0
Agree
59
46.5
Strongly agree
19
15.0
Total
127
100
How often do you experience the following barriers to contributing code to Wikimedia or MediaWiki? - Difficulty setting up development environment.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Never
19
16.8
Some of the time
56
49.6
Most of the time
26
23.0
All of the time
12
10.6
Total
113
100
How often do you experience the following barriers to contributing code to Wikimedia or MediaWiki? - Unclear or missing documentation about how to contribute software.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Never
12
9.1
Some of the time
65
49.2
Most of the time
34
25.8
All of the time
21
15.9
Total
132
100
How often do you experience the following barriers to contributing code to Wikimedia or MediaWiki? - Slow code review process.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Never
14
12.6
Some of the time
41
36.9
Most of the time
39
35.1
All of the time
17
15.3
Total
111
100
How often do you experience the following barriers to contributing code to Wikimedia or MediaWiki? - Difficulty finding a person or documentation to get questions answered.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Never
13
9.8
Some of the time
68
51.5
Most of the time
25
18.9
All of the time
26
19.7
Total
127
100
How often do you experience the following barriers to contributing code to Wikimedia or MediaWiki? - Members of the technical community are not helpful or not friendly.edit
Volunteer developers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Never
63
49.6
Some of the time
46
36.2
Most of the time
11
8.7
All of the time
7
5.5
Total
127
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about all the software you use to contribute to Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects? - The software is easy to use.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
41
2.7
Disagree
169
11.0
Neither agree nor disagree
271
17.7
Agree
837
54.5
Strongly agree
217
14.1
Total
1536
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about all the software you use to contribute to Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects? - I have the right buttons or tools to do what I need to do.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
40
2.7
Disagree
156
10.4
Neither agree nor disagree
240
16.1
Agree
845
56.6
Strongly agree
212
14.2
Total
1492
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about all the software you use to contribute to Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects? - The software works the way I expect it to.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
23
1.5
Disagree
128
8.5
Neither agree nor disagree
290
19.3
Agree
857
56.9
Strongly agree
208
13.8
Total
1506
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements about all the software you use to contribute to Wikipedia or other Wikimedia projects? - I know how and where to report a technical problem or “bug” that affects my editing.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
157
11.6
Disagree
344
25.4
Neither agree nor disagree
282
20.8
Agree
433
32.0
Strongly agree
137
10.1
Total
1353
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - The Wikimedia Foundation prioritizes the software that is most needed for Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
36
3.2
Disagree
75
6.7
Neither agree nor disagree
370
33.1
Agree
511
45.7
Strongly agree
126
11.3
Total
1118
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - When the Wikimedia Foundation creates software, they collaborate well with people in my Wikimedia project or community.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
51
5.0
Disagree
110
10.8
Neither agree nor disagree
410
40.3
Agree
362
35.6
Strongly agree
84
8.3
Total
1017
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - The Wikimedia Foundation produces high-quality software.edit
Since you started editing Wikimedia projects, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: It has been easy to learn the editing tools.edit
New contributors only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
8
3.3
Disagree
40
15.8
Neither agree nor disagree
22
8.8
Agree
142
56.0
Strongly agree
41
16.1
Total
253
100
Since you started editing Wikimedia projects, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: It has been easy to learn editing policies.edit
New contributors only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
15
6.0
Disagree
39
16.0
Neither agree nor disagree
43
17.7
Agree
118
48.4
Strongly agree
29
11.9
Total
244
100
Since you started editing Wikimedia projects, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Learning to edit has been easy.edit
New contributors only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
9
3.6
Disagree
21
8.3
Neither agree nor disagree
18
7.4
Agree
154
61.2
Strongly agree
49
19.5
Total
251
100
Since you started editing Wikimedia projects, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: I feel like I understand the rules for editing content.edit
New contributors only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
7
2.7
Disagree
19
7.8
Neither agree nor disagree
31
12.7
Agree
151
62.3
Strongly agree
35
14.4
Total
243
100
Since you started editing Wikimedia projects, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Other editors have been kind.edit
New contributors only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
5
2.1
Disagree
7
3.1
Neither agree nor disagree
45
20.5
Agree
118
53.3
Strongly agree
47
21.0
Total
222
100
Since you started editing Wikimedia projects, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Other editors have been helpful.edit
New contributors only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
7
2.9
Disagree
12
5.2
Neither agree nor disagree
56
24.6
Agree
103
45.1
Strongly agree
51
22.3
Total
228
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: - If I wanted or needed it, I know of opportunities to be mentored by a more experienced editor.edit
New contributors only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
24
12.0
Disagree
34
16.9
Neither agree nor disagree
33
16.4
Agree
79
39.2
Strongly agree
31
15.5
Total
203
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I would recommend Wikimedia projects as a great place to contribute.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
65
2.9
Disagree
90
4.0
Neither agree nor disagree
328
14.5
Agree
1001
44.2
Strongly agree
779
34.4
Total
2262
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - The Wikimedia vision is to freely share in the sum of all knowledge. This vision inspires me to contribute more to Wikimedia projects than I would somewhere else.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
74
3.3
Disagree
95
4.2
Neither agree nor disagree
317
14.0
Agree
982
43.3
Strongly agree
796
35.2
Total
2265
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I take pride in contributing to the Wikimedia projects.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
55
2.4
Disagree
72
3.2
Neither agree nor disagree
302
13.3
Agree
914
40.2
Strongly agree
930
40.9
Total
2273
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I expect to be contributing to Wikimedia two years from now.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
52
2.4
Disagree
56
2.6
Neither agree nor disagree
246
11.5
Agree
855
39.9
Strongly agree
932
43.5
Total
2141
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I often think about quitting as a contributor to Wikimedia projects.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
558
29.4
Disagree
725
38.1
Neither agree nor disagree
286
15.1
Agree
227
11.9
Strongly agree
104
5.5
Total
1901
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I feel like I belong in the Wikimedia movement.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
91
4.9
Disagree
204
11.0
Neither agree nor disagree
356
19.2
Agree
887
47.7
Strongly agree
320
17.2
Total
1858
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I feel respected in the Wikimedia movement.edit
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
100
5.5
Disagree
158
8.7
Neither agree nor disagree
497
27.4
Agree
824
45.4
Strongly agree
235
13.0
Total
1814
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - When I am presented with a challenge in my on-wiki role, I usually know how to address it.edit
On-wiki admins only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
0
0.0
Disagree
5
3.3
Neither agree nor disagree
15
8.9
Agree
109
66.9
Strongly agree
34
20.9
Total
163
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - When I am presented with a challenge in my on-wiki role, I am usually able to address it in the way I think is most appropriate.edit
On-wiki admins only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
0
0.0
Disagree
2
1.4
Neither agree nor disagree
17
10.7
Agree
111
69.7
Strongly agree
29
18.2
Total
160
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - When I am presented with a challenge in my on-wiki role, I usually have the resources I need to address it.edit
On-wiki admins only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
1
0.6
Disagree
6
3.7
Neither agree nor disagree
21
13.3
Agree
106
66.7
Strongly agree
25
15.7
Total
160
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - Other volunteers usually provide the help and support I need to execute my on-wiki role.edit
On-wiki admins only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
4
2.2
Disagree
9
5.7
Neither agree nor disagree
26
16.2
Agree
93
57.9
Strongly agree
29
18.0
Total
160
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - If I contact them, the Wikimedia Foundation usually provides the help and support I need to execute my on-wiki role.edit
On-wiki admins only.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
12
12.5
Disagree
11
11.2
Neither agree nor disagree
34
36.1
Agree
27
28.3
Strongly agree
11
11.9
Total
94
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I know whom to ask for help with my Wikimedia program or partnership.edit
Movement organizers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
11
3.0
Disagree
28
7.7
Neither agree nor disagree
43
11.9
Agree
206
56.9
Strongly agree
74
20.4
Total
362
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I have people who can help me with my Wikimedia programs or partnerships.edit
Movement organizers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
8
2.2
Disagree
18
4.9
Neither agree nor disagree
33
8.9
Agree
222
60.2
Strongly agree
88
23.8
Total
369
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I have access to the right tools or software to implement my Wikimedia programs and partnerships.edit
Movement organizers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
11
3.3
Disagree
35
10.4
Neither agree nor disagree
82
24.5
Agree
163
48.7
Strongly agree
44
13.1
Total
335
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I have access to documentation and training materials to help me implement my Wikimedia program or partnerships.edit
Movement organizers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
15
4.3
Disagree
33
9.5
Neither agree nor disagree
74
21.3
Agree
177
51.0
Strongly agree
48
13.8
Total
347
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I have access to communications materials and tools that help me reach the people that I want to engage with my programs and partnerships.edit
Movement organizers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
15
4.4
Disagree
37
10.9
Neither agree nor disagree
68
20.1
Agree
171
50.6
Strongly agree
47
13.9
Total
338
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I have access to funding that I need to implement my programs or partnerships.edit
Movement organizers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
46
13.6
Disagree
69
20.4
Neither agree nor disagree
86
25.4
Agree
98
28.9
Strongly agree
40
11.8
Total
339
100
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I have access to the non-monetary resources (e.g., event space) that I need for implementing my programs or partnerships.edit
Movement organizers only, unweighted by editing activity.
Option
Number
Percent
Strongly disagree
23
6.9
Disagree
56
16.7
Neither agree nor disagree
79
23.6
Agree
126
37.6
Strongly agree
51
15.2
Total
335
100
In the last 12 months, how often have you felt unsafe or uncomfortable contributing to Wikimedia projects online?edit
Option
Number
Percent
Never
1176
64.7
Once
188
10.3
2-4 times
271
14.9
5-10 times
70
3.8
More than 10 times
113
6.2
Total
1818
100
In the last 12 months, have you been harassed, bullied, or attacked in any Wikimedia online or offline space?edit
Option
Number
Percent
Yes
273
13.3
I'm not sure
132
6.4
No
1647
80.3
Total
1818
100
In the past 12 months, how often have you been sexually harassed on Wikimedia projects or at Wikimedia events, such as sexual remarks made toward you or someone touching your body inappropriately? - Wikimedia projects (online)edit
Option
Number
Percent
Never
1913
98.1
Once
20
1.0
2-4 times
7
0.4
5-10 times
0
0.0
More than 10 times
9
0.4
Total
1950
100
In the past 12 months, how often have you been sexually harassed on Wikimedia projects or at Wikimedia events, such as sexual remarks made toward you or someone touching your body inappropriately? - Wikimedia events (offline)edit