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 Template:Start date, following its initial creation on Template:Start date. 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.
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