Editing WikiGenius

'''WikiGenius''' is an open educational wiki platform that allows users, especially students aged 8 to 18, to create and edit articles without strict notability requirements. Founded in Bangladesh, the platform serves as an alternative to more restrictive wikis, enabling individuals and lesser-known personalities to have documented biographies and content.

== History ==
WikiGenius was officially launched on {{Start date|2023|07|22}}, following its initial creation on {{Start date|2023|06|01}}. The platform was co-founded by [[Shovon Ahmed]], a public relations expert, and [[Parvej Husen Talukder]], a poet and digital entrepreneur.

The platform was developed to promote digital literacy, creative writing, and early exposure to knowledge-sharing platforms for children and teenagers. Unlike Wikipedia, WikiGenius does not enforce notability rules, allowing more inclusive content creation.

== Features ==
WikiGenius operates on MediaWiki software and supports contributions in multiple languages, primarily English and Bengali. Key features include:
* Simple editing tools suitable for younger audiences
* No strict notability guidelines
* Educational content and biographies
* A sandbox environment for learning wiki syntax

== Goals and Vision ==
The mission of WikiGenius is to make content creation and digital publishing accessible to all, especially children. The founders aim to cultivate a generation of young learners who can research, write, and publish in a safe and educational environment.

== Reception ==
As of 2025, WikiGenius has grown in popularity in South Asia, particularly among students and amateur writers. It has been recognized by local educators and tech communities as a grassroots initiative to encourage digital literacy.

== See also ==
* [[Wikipedia]]
* [[MediaWiki]]
* [[Open educational resources]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://wikigenius.org Official website]