Charlie Kirk takes the No. 1 spot on Wikipedia’s most-read pages — here’s the full top 10

This year’s list of Wikipedia’s most-read pages is a careful blend of politics, pop culture, sports and even a high-profile assassination. From major world figures to breakout entertainers—and even a decades-old serial killer—readers flocked to the OG site in huge numbers to keep up with fast-moving news, global events, and cultural moments. Here’s how the top ten played out, starting from the No. 1 spot and working down:1. Charlie Kirk – Over 45M viewsCharlie Kirk’s page dominated Wikipedia in 2025. Interest spiked after his assassination on September 10, with 15 million people visiting his biography the very next day. Nearly 40% of all views came from outside the U.S., making him the most-read figure of the year.2. “Deaths in 2025” – 42.5M viewsThe yearly deaths page remained a major draw, holding its usual spot near the top. Constant daily updates and global curiosity about notable passings kept it firmly in second place.3. Ed Gein – 31.2M viewsA surprisingly high entry, the 1950s serial killer surged in popularity thanks to Netflix’s Monsters series starring Charlie Hunnam. 4. Donald Trump – 25.1M viewsUS President Donald Trump appeared in the top rankings for the eighth time. Although his page drew slightly fewer views than the previous year, it still secured fourth place.5. Zohran Mamdani – 20.1M viewsNew York’s socialist mayor-elect became a breakout political figure in 2025. His rise boosted viewership of his profile past the 20-million mark.6. Elon Musk – Over 20M viewsBillionaire Elon Musk jumped significantly from last year’s 11th-place finish. His controversial role in the White House and the collapse of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) drove more than 20 million people to read up on the Tesla CEO.7. JD VanceAfter placing seventh in 2024, US vice president JD Vance remained highly searched in 2025. His ongoing political presence kept him in the top tier, even after slipping overall.8. Sinners (Film)The horror hit Sinners carved out a top-10 spot, outperforming major titles like Superman, Severance, and Thunderbolts, thanks to its huge cultural buzz.9. MrBeast – 11.4M viewsHaving most subscribers in history, YouTube’s biggest star continued to attract massive attention, with readers checking in on his ever-growing projects and record-setting videos.10. Cristiano Ronaldo – 10.8M viewsRonaldo rounded out the list, as fans worldwide kept up with the football legend’s career and personal milestones.