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URL Protocol Diversity in Wikipedia 'External Links' Sections
This page analyses the different types of web addresses (protocols) found in Wikipedia's external links. We look at the proportion of links using HTTPS, the older HTTP, and other protocols like FTP or mailto.
These figures are derived from a comprehensive scan of Wikipedia's articles. By examining protocol diversity, we gain insight into how online resources are referenced and how web standards are evolving over time. This provides a unique perspective beyond simple link rot.
Understanding this diversity is important for archivists, web developers, and anyone interested in the long-term accessibility and evolution of web content linked from Wikipedia.