Subreddit wikis

https://www.reddit.com/r/modguide/comments/dn18o5/subreddit_wikis/

created by SolariaHues on 25/10/2019 at 18:04 UTC*

66 upvotes, 12 top-level comments (showing 12)

*What is a wiki?**

A wiki can be defined as a website or database that allows contributions, corrections, and changes to be made by many people - all visitors, or a community; it is a collaboration.

On Reddit, wiki’s can fit that definition.

Not all subreddits enable their wiki. Some subreddit wikis can only be edited by moderators or approved contributors, others allow anyone to make changes. Subreddit wikis aren't voted on like posts, and they don't get archived so you can keep editing them. As far as I know there is no limit on how many wiki pages you can have.

*How to create a wiki**

(Edit: A few images in this guide will look different to how your sub looks - reddit changed the look of redesign in Jan 2020)

Redesign guide[1] (account age is in days in wiki settings)

1: https://imgur.com/a/WfqY11W

Old.reddit guide

You can't delete or reorder wiki pages, but you can use the index to link to all of your pages and order them as you like there.

*The language of a wiki**

Reddit wikis are written in markdown. If you wish to use any formatting you’ll need to know a little markdown, but don’t worry; it’s pretty easy and it’s the same as you use for reddit comments.

Italics* are created using single asterix around the word you wish to italicise `*italics*`

*Bold** is the same but with double the asterix’ `**Bold**`

For links[2] use brackets like this: `[link](http://reddit.com)`

2: http://reddit.com

For lists use an asterix, plus, or minus as your bullet points `+ List item`

List item 1
List item 2

Hashes create headings:

`# heading 1`

Heading 1

`## Heading 2`

Heading 2

`### Heading 3`

Heading 3

And so on.

For further formatting help see: Reddit's commenting guide[3] | Raerth's guide[4] | Markdown primer[5] | tableit[6]

3: https://www.reddit.com/wiki/commenting

4: https://www.reddit.com/r/raerth/comments/cw70q/reddit_comment_formatting/

5: https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit.com/comments/6ewgt/reddit_markdown_primer_or_how_do_you_do_all_that/c03nik6/

6: http://tableit.net/

*There is a work around for including images in wiki pages**. You need to upload your image to your subreddit stylesheet in old.reddit (where you'd add your banner image[7]), take note of the file name.

7: https://imgur.com/j7vLr8R

In your wiki put `![](%%filename%%)`

Edit: Or for an image link `[![](%%filename%%)](link here)`

Changing filename to the name of your file.

*What are they used for?**

Subreddit wikis are used for a number of different things. It depends on what your community needs. Many wikis are used for expanding on the subreddit's rules or guidelines, FAQ's, or providing further information on the topic of the subreddit, fan pages might link to relevant websites for example. It can be really useful to be able to stick information in the wiki instead of having loads in the sidebar, and more space to explain participation in the subreddit can help clear up any questions on the rules and field questions that are asked all the time.

Some examples:

r/AskHistorians wiki explains their rules in great detail[8], as does r/askreddit's wiki[9]

8: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/rules

9: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/wiki/index

r/askwomen use theirs for an FAQ[10], and do does r/askscience wiki[11]

10: https://www.reddit.com/r/askwomen/wiki/index

11: https://www.reddit.com/r/askscience/wiki/faq

Some are instructional; r/whatsthisplant's wiki is an identification guide[12], r/automoderator's is a guide to automod[13]

12: https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsthisplant/wiki/index

13: https://www.reddit.com/wiki/automoderator

Others are full of resources; r/beekeeping wiki

Some are directories; r/findareddit wiki

Some have top posts, or halls of fame r/icandrawthat wiki

Comments

Comment by 79Ti at 18/12/2019 at 16:03 UTC

4 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Great post

Comment by kacey- at 30/01/2020 at 07:21 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

You're a savior

Comment by dovrobalb at 31/03/2023 at 11:57 UTC

2 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Thanks so much for this post. Anyone know if it's stil up to date?

Comment by SolariaHues at 02/02/2020 at 21:52 UTC*

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Further tips:

Linking to headings within a wiki without opening a new window[1]
Members can't see the wiki, only mods[2]
Wiki pages broken in app fix[3]
More info on wikis[4]
"Deleting" wiki pages[5]

Comment within the wiki that won't show to readers (clear line before and after)

1: https://www.reddit.com/r/modhelp/comments/dquesg/how_to_make_a_link_within_a_wiki_page/fg7nm38

2: https://www.reddit.com/r/ModProTips/comments/ewa5as/members_cant_see_the_wiki/

3: https://www.reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/geqrsd/your_wiki_pages_may_be_broken_on_the_official/

4: https://www.reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/q1ubj9/comment/hfhf2p1/

5: https://www.reddit.com/r/ModSupport/comments/rrcypl/comment/hqgnqz5/

 [//]: # (comment here)

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Numbered lists that have content between items end up like this (number 1 repeating):

1. text 

text

1. text 

text

To prevent this, use a slash before the dot:

1\. text 

text 

2\. text 

text

Links to other pages that don't open a new window

`[link](/r/subname/wiki/pagename)`

Comment by 79Ti at 21/02/2020 at 13:13 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Is it possible to delete a wiki page

Comment by 79Ti at 28/03/2020 at 03:58 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

In wiki page settings there is an option to add to wiki home and you can tick to add to wiki index what exactly does that settings do because I can’t for the life of me figure it out?

Comment by Sparki_ at 10/03/2024 at 05:43 UTC

1 upvotes, 1 direct replies

u/SolariaHues my mods are wanting me to make a mod guide for our sub that only mods can see, is our sub wiki a good place to put one? If no, do you have a recommendation where I could put one?