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Wikipedia Image Copyright License Distribution
This page monitors the breakdown of image copyright licenses used on Wikipedia. We measure the percentage of total images assigned to each license type and the median frequency of license application across the platform.
The data is derived directly from Wikipedia's image metadata, providing a real-time snapshot of how visual content is licensed. By categorising images by their legal tags, we can identify which licenses are most prevalent.
Tracking these trends helps researchers and contributors understand the movement towards open-access media and the evolving landscape of digital copyright within one of the world's largest knowledge bases.