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The '''criteria for speedy deletion''' ('''CSD''') specify the only cases in which [[Wikipedia:Administrators|administrators]] have broad [[Wikipedia:consensus|consensus]] to bypass [[Wikipedia:Deletion process|deletion discussion]], at their discretion, and immediately delete Wikipedia pages or media. Anyone can request speedy deletion by adding one of the [[Wikipedia:Template index/Speedy deletion|speedy deletion templates]], but only administrators may actually delete.

Deletion is reversible, but only by administrators, so other deletions occur only after discussion, unless they are [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed deletion]]s. Speedy deletion is intended to reduce the time spent on deletion discussions for pages or media with [[Wikipedia:Snowball clause|no practical chance]] of surviving discussion.<ref>In this context, ''speedy'' refers to the simple decision-making process, not the length of time since the article was created.</ref>

Before nominating a page for speedy deletion, consider whether it could be improved, reduced to a [[Wikipedia:Stub|stub]], merged or redirected elsewhere, reverted to a better previous revision, or handled in some other way (see {{section link|Wikipedia:Deletion policy|Alternatives to deletion}}). A page is eligible for speedy deletion only if all of its [[Help:Page history|history]] is also eligible. Users nominating a page for speedy deletion should specify which criterion/criteria the page meets, and should notify the page creator and any major contributors. If a page needs to be removed from Wikipedia for privacy reasons (e.g. non-public personal information, a child disclosing the child's age, possible libel), [[Wikipedia:Requests for oversight|request oversight]] instead.

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For most speedy deletion criteria, {{strong|the creator of a page may not remove the deletion tag from it}}; only an editor who is not the creator of a page may do so. A creator who disagrees with the speedy deletion should instead click on the {{Button|Contest this speedy deletion}} button that appears inside of the speedy deletion tag. This button links to the [[Wikipedia:Talk page|discussion page]] with a pre-formatted area for the creator to explain why the page should not be deleted. If an editor other than the creator removes a speedy deletion tag in [[Wikipedia:Assume good faith|good faith]], it should be taken as a sign that the deletion is controversial and another deletion process should be used. The creator of a page may remove a speedy deletion tag only if the criterion in question is [[WP:G6|G6]], [[WP:G7|G7]], [[WP:G8|G8]], [[WP:G13|G13]], [[WP:G14|G14]] or [[WP:U1|U1]].<ref>The current wording of this paragraph dates to [[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 77#Contesting deletion: proposed changes to the text|an April 2020 discussion]]. G14 was added in [[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 79#Can creators remove G14 tags?|October 2020]].</ref>

Administrators should take care not to speedily delete pages or media except in the most obvious cases. If a page has survived its most recent deletion discussion, it should not be speedily deleted except for newly discovered copyright violations and pages that meet specific uncontroversial criteria; these criteria are noted below. Contributors sometimes create pages over several edits, so administrators should avoid deleting a page that appears incomplete too soon after its creation.

Besides speedy deletion, there are the following methods of deletion:
* [[Wikipedia:Deletion discussions]] (<small>[[Wikipedia:AFD|AfD]], [[Wikipedia:CFD|CfD]], [[Wikipedia:FFD|FfD]], [[Wikipedia:MFD|MfD]], [[Wikipedia:RFD|RfD]], [[Wikipedia:TFD|TfD]]</small>), the normal method of carrying out deletion.
* [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletions]], for nominating articles and files for uncontroversial deletion.
* [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion of biographies of living people]], for articles on living persons without sources.

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== Introduction to criteria ==

Abbreviations (G12, A3...) are often used to refer to these criteria, and are given in each section. For example, "CSD G12" refers to ''criterion 12'' under ''general'' (copyright infringement) and "CSD U1" refers to ''criterion 1'' under ''user'' (user request). {{Strong|These abbreviations can be confusing}} to new editors or anyone else unfamiliar with this page; in many situations a [[Wikipedia:Technical terms and definitions|plain-English explanation]] of why a specific page was or should be deleted is preferable.

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Immediately following each criterion below is a list of templates used to mark pages or media files for speedy deletion under the criterion being used. In order to alert administrators to the nomination, place the relevant speedy deletion template at the top of the page or media file you are nominating (but see [[#Pages that need to be tagged in a special manner]] below). Please be sure to supply an [[Help:Edit summary|edit summary]] that mentions that the page is being nominated for speedy deletion. All of the speedy deletion templates are named as ''Db-X'' with ''Db'' standing for 'delete because'. A list of the ''Db-X'' templates can be found at [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion/Deletion templates]].

If a page falls under more than one of the criteria, instead of adding multiple tags it is possible to add a single {{Tl|Db-multiple}} tag to cover them all. For example, if an article seems both to be blatantly promotional ([[#G11|G11]]) and also to fail to indicate significance of its subject (A7) then the tag {{Tlx|Db-multiple|G11|A7}} can be used to indicate both of these concerns. The article can then be speedily deleted if an administrator assesses it and decides that either or both of the criteria apply.

There is strong consensus that the creators and major contributors of pages and media files should be warned of a speedy deletion nomination (or of the deletion if not informed before). All speedy deletion templates (using criteria other than U1, G5, G6, G7, and G8) thus contain in their body a pre-formatted, suggested warning template to notify the relevant party or parties of the nomination for speedy deletion under the criterion used. You can copy and paste such warnings to the talk pages of the creators and major contributors, choose from others listed at [[:Category:CSD warning templates]], or place the unified warning template, {{Tlxs|CSD-warn|{{Var|csd}}|''Page name''}}, which allows you to tailor your warning under any particular criterion by replacing <code>{{Var|csd}}</code> with the associated criterion abbreviation (e.g. g4, a7).

Use common sense when applying a speedy deletion request to a page: review the page history to make sure that all earlier revisions of the page meet the speedy deletion criterion, because a single editor can replace an article with material that appears to cause the page to meet one or more of the criteria.

=== Pages that need to be tagged in a special manner ===

Some pages either cannot or should not be tagged for speedy deletion in the normal manner:
* Pages that you cannot edit (e.g., due to protection), or [[JavaScript Object Notation|JSON]] pages: place the template on the corresponding Talk page instead, along with an explanation of which page to delete.
* [[Wikipedia:Template namespace|Template:]] pages: place the template within a noinclude tag, like this: {{Tag|noinclude|content={{tlf|Db-x}}}}
* [[Wikipedia:Lua|Module:]] pages (except for /doc pages): place the template with [[Module:Module wikitext]], like this: <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>require('Module:Module wikitext')._addText('{{Db-x}}')</syntaxhighlight>
* [[Help:Cascading Style Sheets|CSS]] (including [[Wikipedia:TemplateStyles|sanitized CSS]]) or [[Wikipedia:User scripts|JavaScript]] pages: place the template in a comment, like this: <code>/* {{tlf|Db-x}} */</code>

=== Pages that have survived deletion discussions ===
When applicable, the following criteria may be used to delete pages that have survived their most recent deletion discussions:
*G5, creation by banned or blocked users, subject to the strict condition that the XfD participants were unaware that the article would have met the criterion and/or that the article creator's blocked or banned status was not known to the participants of the XfD discussion.
* G6, technical deletions
* G8, pages dependent on nonexistent pages
* G9, office actions
* G12, unambiguous copyright violations
* G13, stale drafts, if 6 months have passed since the deletion discussion and any subsequent human edits
* A2, foreign language articles on other Wikimedia projects
* A5, transwikied pages
* F8, images on Commons
* F9, unambiguous copyright infringement
* U1, user requests deletion within their own userspace
These criteria may only be used in such cases when no controversy exists; in the event of a dispute, start a new deletion discussion. However, newly discovered copyright violations should be tagged for G12 if the violation existed in all previous revisions of the article. G5 may be also used at discretion, subject to meeting the criterion outlined above.

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== List of criteria ==

=== General ===
{{Shortcut|WP:GCSD}}
These apply to [[Wikipedia:Namespace|every type of page]] with exclusions listed for specific criteria, and so apply to articles, drafts, redirects, user pages, talk pages, files, etc. Read the specifics for each criterion to see where and how they apply.

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==== G1. Patent nonsense ====
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{{Main|Wikipedia:Patent nonsense}}
This applies to pages consisting entirely of incoherent text or [[gibberish]] with no meaningful content or history. It does {{em|not}} cover poor writing, partisan screeds, obscene remarks, implausible theories, [[Wikipedia:Vandalism|vandalism]] or [[Wikipedia:Do not create hoaxes|hoaxes]], fictional material, coherent [[Template:Not English|non-English]] material, or [[Wikipedia:Pages needing translation into English|poorly translated material]]. Nor does it apply to [[Wikipedia:User_pages#SUB|user sandboxes]] or other pages in the [[Wikipedia:User page|user namespace]]. In short, if it is understandable, G1 does not apply.
* {{Tl|Db-g1}}, {{Tl|Db-nonsense}}

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==== G2. Test pages ====
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This applies to pages created to test editing or other Wikipedia functions. It applies to subpages of the [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|Wikipedia Sandbox]] created as tests, but does {{strong|not}} apply to the Sandbox itself, pages in the [[Wikipedia:User page|user namespace]], or valid but unused or duplicate templates.
* {{Tl|Db-g2}}, {{Tl|Db-test}}

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==== G3. Pure vandalism and blatant hoaxes ====
{{Shortcut|WP:G3}}
{{Further|Wikipedia:Vandalism|Wikipedia:Do not create hoaxes}}
This applies to pages that are blatant and obvious misinformation, blatant [[Wikipedia:Do not create hoaxes|hoaxes]] (including files intended to misinform), and redirects created by cleanup from page-move vandalism. [[Wikipedia:Do not create hoaxes#Hoaxes, versus articles about hoaxes|Articles {{em|about}} notable hoaxes]] are acceptable if it is clear that they are describing a hoax.
* {{Tl|Db-g3}}, {{Tl|Db-vandalism}} <small>– for vandalism</small>
* {{Tl|Db-hoax}} <small>– for hoaxes</small>

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==== G4. Recreation of a page that was deleted per a deletion discussion ====
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This applies to sufficiently identical copies, having any title, of a page deleted via its most recent [[Wikipedia:Deletion discussions|deletion discussion]].<ref> The result of the most recent deletion discussion controls. This means that if the most recent discussion was "keep" or a default to keep through no consensus, G4 does not apply. Likewise, an article that was deleted through its most recent discussion, but was kept in earlier discussions, is subject to the criterion and may be deleted. ([[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 44#Is CSD G4 applicable or inapplicable to a previously kept page whose most recent discussion ended in deletion?|Discussion]].)</ref> It excludes pages that are {{em|not}} substantially identical to the deleted version, pages to which the reason for the deletion no longer applies, and content that has been [[Wikipedia:Userfication|moved to user space]] or [[WP:DRAFTS|converted to a draft]] for explicit improvement (but not simply to circumvent Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Deletion policy|deletion policy]]). This criterion also does not cover content undeleted via a [[Wikipedia:Deletion review|deletion review]], or that was only deleted via [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed deletion]] (including deletion discussions closed as [[WP:SOFTDELETE|"soft delete"]]) or speedy deletion.
* {{Tl|Db-g4}}, {{Tl|Db-repost}}

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==== G5. Creations by banned or blocked users ====
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{{Further|Wikipedia:Banning policy|Wikipedia:Blocking policy}}
This applies to pages created by [[:Category:Banned Wikipedia users|banned]] or [[:Category:Blocked Wikipedia users|blocked]] users {{strong|in violation of their [[Wikipedia:Banning policy|ban]] or [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|block]]}}, and that have no substantial edits by others. G5 should not be applied to [[WP:TRANS|transcluded]] templates or to [[Wikipedia:Categorization|categories]] that may be useful or suitable for merging.
* To qualify, the edit or page must have been made while the user was actually banned or blocked. A page created before the ban or block was imposed or after it was lifted will not qualify under this criterion.
* For [[Wikipedia:Banning policy#Topic ban|topic-banned]] editors, the page must be a violation of the user's specific ban, and does not include contributions legitimately about some other topic.
* When a blocked or banned person uses an alternate account ([[WP:SOCK|sockpuppet]]) to avoid a restriction, any pages created via the sock account after the earliest block or ban of any of that person's accounts qualify for G5 (if not substantially edited by others); this is the most common case for applying G5.

Templates:
* {{Tlp|Db-g5|''name of banned user''}}, {{Tlp|Db-banned|''name of banned user''}}

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==== G6. Technical deletions ====
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{{for2|disambiguation pages that disambiguate one or zero pages|criterion [[#G14|G14]]}}
This is for [[Wikipedia:Consensus|uncontroversial]] maintenance, including:
* Deleting empty dated maintenance categories for dates in the past
* Deleting redirects or other pages blocking [[Help:Renaming (moving) a page|page moves]]. Administrators should be aware of the [[Wikipedia:Requested moves/Closing instructions#Moving procedures|proper procedures]] where a redirect or page holding up a page move has a non-trivial page history. An administrator who deletes a page that is blocking a move should ensure that the move is completed after deleting it.
* Deleting pages unambiguously created in error or in the incorrect namespace.
* Deleting templates orphaned as the result of a consensus at [[WP:TfD]].
Templates:
* {{Tlp|Db-g6|2=rationale=''reason''}} <small>– If none of the special tags below applies, this tag should be used with a reason specified in the {{Para|rationale}} parameter.</small>
* {{Tlp|Db-copypaste|''page to be moved''}} <small>– for [[Wikipedia:Administrators' guide/Fixing cut-and-paste moves|cut-and-paste page moves]] that need to be temporarily deleted to make room for a clean page move.</small>
* {{Tlp|Db-move|''page to be moved''|''reason''}} <small>– for pages that are currently holding up a non-controversial or consensual page move.</small>
* {{Tlp|Db-moved}} <small>– for pages that were holding up a page move, until they were moved out of the way by a [[Wikipedia:page mover|page mover]].</small>
* {{Tlp|1=Db-xfd|2=fullvotepage=''link to closed [[Wikipedia:Deletion process|deletion discussion]]''|wrap=yes}} <small>– for pages where a consensus to delete has been previously reached via deletion discussion, but which were not deleted.</small>
* {{tl|Db-error}} <small>– for pages obviously created in error.</small>

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==== G7. Author requests deletion ====
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If requested in good faith and provided that the only substantial content of the page was added by its author. For redirects created as a result of a [[Help:Moving a page|page move]], the mover must also have been the only substantive contributor to the pages before the move.<ref name="page move redirects"/> If the sole author [[Wikipedia:Glossary#Blanking|blanks]] a page other than a userspace page, a category page, or any type of talk page, this can be taken as a deletion request.

* {{Tl|Db-g7}}, {{Tl|Db-author}}, {{Tl|Db-blanked}}, {{Tl|Db-self}}

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==== G8. Pages dependent on a non-existent or deleted page ====
{{Shortcut|WP:G8}}
Examples include:
* [[Wikipedia:Talk page|Talk pages]] with no corresponding subject page
* [[Wikipedia:Subpage|Subpages]] with no parent page
* [[Help:File page|File pages]] without a corresponding file
* [[Wikipedia:Redirect|Redirects]] to targets that never existed or were deleted
* Unused [[Wikipedia:Editnotice|editnotices]] of non-existent or [[Wikipedia:Protection_policy#Creation_protection|unsalted]] deleted pages
* Categories populated by deleted or retargeted templates

This criterion excludes any page that is useful to Wikipedia, and in particular:
* Deletion discussions that are not logged elsewhere
* [[Wikipedia:Talk page guidelines#User talk pages|User talk pages]]
* Talk page archives (except article talk page archives where the corresponding article and main talk page have been deleted and the page is not otherwise useful to Wikipedia – check for page-moves and merges before using G8 on article-talk-page-archives; the parent article might still exist under a different name)
* Redirects that were broken as a result of a page move (these should instead be retargeted to their target's new name), except where [[WP:R2|R2]] speedy deletion would then immediately apply
* Plausible redirects that can be changed to valid targets
* User subpages when the user has not created a [[Wikipedia:User pages|user page]]
* Talk pages for files that exist on [[Wikipedia:Wikimedia Commons|Wikimedia Commons]]
* Pages that should be moved to a different location<ref>Note that new editors sometimes mistakenly start article drafts on talk pages that have no article. If you see this, move the draft to [[Wikipedia:Drafts|the draft space]] or to the user's [[Wikipedia:Userspace|userspace]], making sure the new user is listed as author and not you.</ref>

Exceptions may be sign-posted with the template {{Tl|G8-exempt}}.
* {{Tl|Db-g8}} <small>– for cases not covered by any of the special tags below</small>
* {{Tl|Db-imagepage}} <small>– for file description pages with no corresponding file</small>
* {{Tl|Db-redirnone}} <small>– for pages that redirect to nonexistent/deleted pages, or pages currently flagged for speedy deletion</small>
* {{Tl|Db-subpage}} <small>– for subpages of nonexistent/deleted pages, or pages currently flagged for speedy deletion</small>
* {{Tl|Db-talk}} <small>– for talk pages of nonexistent/deleted pages, or pages currently flagged for speedy deletion</small>
* {{Tl|Db-templatecat}} <small>– for categories populated by a deleted or retargeted template</small>

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==== G9. Office actions ====
{{Shortcut|WP:G9}}
{{Main|Wikipedia:Office actions}}
In exceptional circumstances, the Wikimedia Foundation office reserves the right to speedy-delete a page. Deletions of this type must not be reversed without permission from the Foundation.

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==== G10. Pages that disparage, threaten, intimidate, or harass their subject or some other entity, and serve no other purpose ====
{{Shortcut|WP:G10}}
{{Main|Wikipedia:Attack page}}
Examples of "[[Wikipedia:Attack page|attack pages]]" may include [[Wikipedia:Libel|libel]], [[Wikipedia:No legal threats|legal threats]], material intended purely to [[Wikipedia:Harassment|harass or intimidate]] a person or [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons|biographical material about a living person]] that is entirely negative in tone and unsourced. These pages should be speedily deleted when there is no [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral]] version in the page history to revert to. Both the page title and page content may be taken into account in assessing an attack. Articles about living people deleted under this criterion should {{strong|not}} be restored or recreated by any editor until the [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons|biographical article standards]] are met. Other pages violating the Biographies of living persons policy might be eligible for deletion under the conditions stipulated at [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons#Summary deletion, creation prevention, and courtesy blanking]], although in most cases a deletion discussion should be initiated instead.

Redirects from plausible search terms are not eligible under this criterion. For example, a term used on the target page to refer to its subject is often a plausible redirect – see [[Wikipedia:RNEUTRAL]].

* {{Tl|Db-g10}}, {{Tl|Db-attack}}, {{Tl|Db-attackorg}}, {{Tl|Db-personal attack}}
* {{Tl|Db-negublp}} <small>– for [[Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons|articles about living persons]] that are unsourced, entirely negative in tone, and have no neutral version to revert to</small>

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==== G11. Unambiguous advertising or promotion ====
{{Shortcut|WP:G11}}
{{Main|Wikipedia:Spam}}
This applies to pages that are {{em|exclusively}} promotional and would need to be {{em|fundamentally}} rewritten to serve as encyclopedia articles, [[Wikipedia:What_Wikipedia_is_not#Wikipedia_is_not_a_soapbox_or_means_of_promotion|rather than advertisements]]. If a subject is [[Wikipedia:Notability|notable]] and the content could plausibly be replaced with text written from a [[Wikipedia:Neutral point of view|neutral point of view]], this is preferable to deletion. '''Note:''' Any article that describes its subject from a neutral point of view does not qualify for this criterion. However, "promotion" does not necessarily mean commercial promotion: anything can be promoted, including a person, a non-commercial organization, a point of view, etc.
* {{Tl|Db-g11}}, {{Tl|Db-promo}}, {{Tl|Db-spam}}
* {{Tl|Db-spamuser}} <small>– for userpages used only for publicity and promotion, with a username that promotes or implies affiliation with the entity being promoted</small>

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==== G12. Unambiguous copyright infringement ====
{{Shortcut|WP:G12}}
{{Main|Wikipedia:Copyright violations}}
This applies to text pages that contain copyrighted material with no credible assertion of public domain, fair use, or a [[Wikipedia:Compatible license|compatible free license]], where there is no non-infringing content on the page worth saving. Only if the history is unsalvageably corrupted should it be deleted in its entirety; earlier versions without infringement should be retained. For equivocal cases that do not meet speedy deletion criteria (such as where there is a dubious assertion of permission, where free-content edits overlie the infringement, or where there is only partial infringement or close paraphrasing), the article or the appropriate section should be blanked with {{Tls|Copyvio|2=url=''insert URL here''}}, and the page should be listed at [[Wikipedia:Copyright problems]]. Please consult [[Wikipedia:Copyright violations]] for other instructions. Public-domain and other free content, such as a [[Wikipedia:Mirrors and forks|Wikipedia mirror]], do not fall under this criterion, nor is mere lack of attribution of such works a reason for speedy deletion. For images and media, see the [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F9|equivalent criterion]] in the [[#Files|"Files" section]] here, which has more specific instructions.
* {{Tlp|Db-g12|2=url=''source URL''}}, {{Tlp|Db-copyvio|2=url=''source URL''}}
:'''Note:''' If other criteria apply in addition to G12, the template {{Tl|Db-multiple}} should be used instead, so we do not waste time seeking [[Wikipedia:Requesting copyright permission|copyright permission]] after deleting the page.
* {{Tlp|Db-multiple|2=g12|3=url=''source URL''|4=''other criteria''}}
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==== G13. Abandoned Drafts and ''Articles for creation'' submissions ====
{{Shortcut|WP:G13}}
{{Further|Wikipedia:Articles for creation}}
Any pages that have not been edited by a human in six months found in:
# [[WP:Drafts|Draft namespace]],
# [[WP:UD|Userspace]] with an {{Tl|AFC submission}} template
# Userspace with no content except the [[Wikipedia:Article Wizard|article wizard]] placeholder text.
Redirects are exempt from G13 deletion.<ref>It was determined that the community consensus in [[Wikipedia:Village pump (proposals)/Archive 135#Draft Namespace Redirects|this RfC]] regarding draft namespace redirects amounted to "there is a clear consensus against deletion of draft namespace redirects. There is a rough consensus against the alternative proposal to delete draft namespace redirects after six months."</ref> Pages deleted under G13 may be restored upon request by following the procedure at [[Wikipedia:Requests for undeletion/G13]].
* {{Tl|Db-g13}}, {{Tl|Db-afc}}, {{tl|db-blankdraft}}

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==== G14. Unnecessary disambiguation pages ====
{{Shortcut|WP:G14}}
This applies to the following [[Wikipedia:Disambiguation|disambiguation]] pages:
*Disambiguation pages that have titles ending in "(disambiguation)" but disambiguate only one extant Wikipedia page.
*Regardless of title, disambiguation pages that disambiguate zero extant Wikipedia pages.
*A redirect that ends in "(disambiguation)" but does not redirect to a disambiguation page or a page that performs a disambiguation-like function.
If a disambiguation page links to only one article and does not end in ''(disambiguation)'', it should be changed to a redirect, unless it is more appropriate to move the linked page to the title currently used for the disambiguation page. G14 also applies to pages that perform a disambiguation-like function (such as [[Wikipedia:set index articles|set index articles]] or lists).
* {{Tl|Db-g14}}, {{Tl|Db-disambig}}

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=== [[Wikipedia:What is an article?|Articles]] ===
{{Shortcut|WP:ACSD}}

These criteria apply only to pages in the article (main) namespace. They do not apply to redirects. For any articles that are not speedy deletion candidates, use [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion]] or [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion]].

Not all numbers are used, as [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Obsolete criteria|some criteria have been repealed]].

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==== A1. No context ====
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This applies to articles lacking sufficient context to identify the subject of the article.<ref name="A1 Rfc">[[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 60#Rfc_regarding_A1|An Rfc containing relevant discussions on the A1 criterion]]</ref> ''Example: "He is a funny man with a red car. He makes people laugh."'' It applies only to very short articles. Note that ''context'' is different from ''content'', treated in [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#A3|A3]]. This {{em|excludes}} coherent [[Template:Not English|non-English]] material, and [[Wikipedia:Pages needing translation into English|poorly translated material]]. If any information in the title or on the page, including links, allows an editor, possibly with the aid of a web search, to find further information on the subject in an attempt to expand or edit it, A1 is not appropriate. Do not tag under this criterion in the first few minutes after a new article is created.<ref name="Hasty">Consensus has developed that in most cases articles should not be tagged for deletion under this criterion moments after creation as the creator may be actively working on the content; though there is no set time requirement, a ten-minute delay before tagging under this criterion is suggested as good practice. Please {{strong|do not}} mark the page as [[Wikipedia:New pages patrol/patrolled pages|patrolled]] before that delay passes, to ensure the article is reviewed at a later time.</ref>
* {{Tl|Db-a1}}, {{Tl|Db-nocontext}}

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==== A2. Foreign language articles that exist on another Wikimedia project ====
{{Shortcut|WP:A2}}

This applies to articles not written in English that have essentially the same content as an article on another Wikimedia project. If the article is not the same as an article on another project, use the template {{tlx|Not English}} instead, and list the page at [[Wikipedia:Pages needing translation into English]] for review and possible translation.
* {{Tl|Db-a2}}, {{Tl|Db-foreign}}

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==== A3. No content ====
{{Shortcut|WP:A3}}

This applies to articles consisting only of external links, category tags or "See also" sections, a rephrasing of the title, attempts to correspond with the person or group named by its title, questions that should have been asked at a [[Wikipedia:Noticeboards|noticeboard]], chat-like comments, template tags, or images. This may also apply to articles consisting entirely of the framework of the [[Wikipedia:Article wizard|Article wizard]] with no additional content, or no content at all. However, a very short article may be a valid [[Wikipedia:Stub|stub]] if it has context, in which case it is not eligible for deletion under this criterion. Similarly, this criterion does not cover a page having only an infobox, unless its contents also meet another speedy deletion criterion. This criterion {{em|excludes}} poor writing, coherent [[template:notenglish|non-English]] material, and [[Wikipedia:Pages needing translation into English|poorly translated material]]. Do not tag under this criterion in the first few minutes after a new article is created.<ref name="Hasty" />

* {{Tl|Db-a3}}, {{Tl|Db-nocontent}}, {{Tl|Db-contact}}
* {{Tl|Db-empty}} <small>– context-specific version: calls {{Tl|Db-c1}} for categories, and {{Tl|Db-a3}} everywhere else.</small>

{{Anchor|A5|a5|transwiki}}

==== A5. Transwikied articles ====
{{Further|m:Help:Transwiki}}
{{Shortcut|WP:A5}}

This applies to any article that consists only of a dictionary definition that has already been transwikied (e.g. to [[:wikt:|Wiktionary]]), a primary source that has already been transwikied (e.g., to [[:wikisource:|Wikisource]]), or an article on any subject that has been discussed at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion|articles for deletion]] with an outcome to move it to another wiki, after it has been properly moved and the author information recorded.
* {{Tl|Db-a5}}, {{Tl|Db-transwiki}}

{{Anchor|A7|a7|bio|corp|band|club|group|web|importance}}

==== A7. No indication of importance (people, animals, organizations, web content, events) ====
{{Shortcut|WP:A7}}
{{Further|Wikipedia:Credible claim of significance}}

This applies to any article about a {{strong|real person, individual animal, commercial or non-commercial organization, [[Wikipedia:Notability (web)|web content]],  or  organized event<ref name="Wikipedia:Notability (events)#Routine coverage">[[Wikipedia:Notability (events)#Routine coverage|Routine coverage of unorganised events]] – for example, shooting incidents – may not necessarily qualify under A7; [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion|deletion discussions]] should be preferred in such cases.</ref>}} that does not indicate why its subject is important or significant, {{strong|with the exception of [[educational institution]]s}}.<ref name="Past discussions leading to schools being exempt from A7">[[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Schools/Criteria for Speedy Deletion A7|Past discussions leading to schools being exempt from A7]].</ref> This is distinct from [[Wikipedia:Verifiability|verifiability]] and [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|reliability of sources]], and is a lower standard than [[Wikipedia:Notability|notability]]. This criterion applies {{strong|only}} to articles about the listed subjects; in particular, it does {{strong|not}} apply to articles about albums (these may be covered by [[#A9|CSD A9]]), products, books, films, TV programmes, software, or other creative works, nor to entire {{em|species}} of animals. The criterion {{strong|does}} apply if the claim of significance or importance given is not credible, and any article with a blatantly false claim may be [[#G3|submitted for speedy deletion as a hoax]] instead. If the claim's credibility is unclear, you can improve the article yourself, [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|propose deletion]], or list the article at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion|articles for deletion]].
* {{Tl|Db-a7}}
* {{Tl|Db-person}} <small>– for people</small>
* {{Tl|Db-band}} <small>– for bands</small>
* {{Tl|Db-club}} <small>– for clubs, societies and groups</small>
* {{Tl|Db-inc}} <small>– for commercial and non-commercial organizations</small>
* {{Tl|Db-web}} <small>– for websites</small>
* {{Tl|Db-animal}} <small>– for individual animals</small>
* {{Tl|Db-event}} <small> – for events</small>
The criterion does {{strong|not}} apply to any article that makes {{strong|any [[Wikipedia:Credible claim of significance|credible claim of significance]] or importance}} even if the claim is not supported by a reliable source or does not qualify on Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Notability|notability guidelines]].

{{Anchor|A9|a9|music}}

==== A9. No indication of importance (musical recordings) ====
{{Shortcut|WP:A9}}
{{Further|Wikipedia:Credible claim of significance}}
This applies to any article about a {{strong|musical recording}} or {{strong|list of musical recordings}} where {{strong|none of the contributing recording artists has an article}} and that {{strong|does not indicate why its subject is important or significant}} ({{em|both}} conditions must be met). This is distinct from questions of [[Wikipedia:Verifiability|verifiability]] and [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|reliability of sources]], and is a lower standard than [[Wikipedia:Notability (music)|notability]]. This criterion does {{strong|not}} apply to other forms of creative media, products, or any other types of articles.
* {{Tl|Db-a9}}, {{Tl|Db-album}}, {{Tl|Db-song}}, {{Tl|Db-discog}}
The criterion does {{strong|not}} apply to any article that makes {{strong|any [[Wikipedia:Credible claim of significance|credible claim of significance]] or importance}} even if the claim is not supported by a reliable source or does not qualify on Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Notability|notability guidelines]].

{{Anchor|A10|a10|duplicate}}

==== A10. Recently created article that duplicates an existing topic ====
{{Shortcut|WP:A10}}
This applies to any {{strong|recently created}} article with no relevant page history that duplicates an existing English Wikipedia article, and that {{strong|does not expand upon, detail or improve information}} within any existing article(s) on the subject, and where the title is {{strong|not a plausible [[Wikipedia:redirect|redirect]]}}. This does {{strong|not}} include [[Wikipedia:Splitting|split pages]] or any article that expands or reorganizes an existing one or that contains referenced, [[Wikipedia:Merging|mergeable]] material. It also does {{strong|not}} include disambiguation pages.
* {{Tlp|Db-a10|2=article=''Existing article title''}}, {{Tlp|Db-same|2=article=''Existing article title''}}
The title chosen for the vast majority of duplicate articles will be a plausible misspelling of, or alternative name for, the existing article, and a [[Wikipedia:Redirect|redirect]] should be created instead of deletion. This criterion should, accordingly, only be used rarely, and only for pages where the title could be speedily deleted as a redirect.

{{Anchor|A11|a11|madeup}}

==== <span id="A11._Obviously_made_up"></span>A11. Obviously invented ====
{{Shortcut|WP:A11}}
{{Main|Wikipedia:Wikipedia is not for things made up one day}}
{{Further|Wikipedia:Credible claim of significance}}

This applies to any article that plainly indicates that the subject was [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia is not for things made up one day|invented/coined/discovered by the article's creator or someone the creator personally knows]], and does not credibly indicate why its subject is important or significant. The criterion does {{strong|not}} apply to any article that makes {{strong|any {{em|credible}} claim of significance or importance}} even if the claim is not supported by a reliable source or does not qualify under Wikipedia's notability guidelines. '''Note''': {{strong|This is not intended for hoaxes}} (see [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G3|CSD G3]]).<ref>Unlike a hoax, subject to deletion as vandalism under [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G3|CSD G3]] as a bad faith attempt to deceive, CSD A11 is for topics that were or may have been actually created and are real, but have no notice or significance except among a small group of people, e.g. a newly invented drinking game or new word.</ref>
* {{Tl|Db-a11}}, {{Tl|Db-invented}}, {{Tl|Db-madeup}}

{{Anchor|r|R|rdr|RDR|redir|REDIR|rdrt|RDRT|rdrct|RDRCT}}{{Anchor|Redirect|REDIRECT|REDIRECTS}}

=== Redirects ===
{{Shortcut|WP:RCSD}}

These criteria apply to [[WP:redirect|redirects]] in any namespace, with exclusions listed for specific criteria. For any redirects that are not speedy deletion candidates, use [[Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion]].

Not all numbers are used, as [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Obsolete criteria|some criteria have been repealed]].

{{Anchor|R2|r2|rediruser|userfy}}
==== R2. Cross-namespace redirects ====
{{Shortcut|WP:R2}}
This applies to redirects (apart from [[Wikipedia:Shortcut|shortcuts]]) from the [[Wikipedia:Main namespace|main namespace]] to any other namespace {{em|except}} the '''Category:''', '''Template:''', '''Wikipedia:''', '''Help:''' and '''Portal:''' namespaces, and to broken redirects that would qualify for this criterion if they were fixed (e.g., redirects to articles that have been [[WP:DRAFTIFY|draftified]]).
: See also [[Wikipedia:Cross-namespace redirects]], [[:Category:Cross-namespace redirects]], and [[MOS:LINKSTYLE]].
* {{Tl|Db-r2}}, {{Tl|Db-rediruser}}

{{Anchor|R3|r3|redirtypo}}

==== R3. Implausible typos ====
{{Shortcut|WP:R3}}

This applies to {{strong|recently}} created redirects from {{strong|implausible}} [[Typographical error|typos]] or [[Wikipedia:Naming conventions|misnomers]]. However, redirects from common misspellings or misnomers are generally useful, as are sometimes redirects in [[:Category:Redirects from alternative languages|other languages]]. This criterion does {{strong|not}} apply to redirects created as a result of a [[Wikipedia:Moving a page|page move]],<ref name="page move redirects">Page moves are excluded because of a history of improper deletions of these redirects. A move creates a redirect to ensure that any external links that point to Wikipedia remain valid; should such links exist, deleting these redirects will break them. Such redirects must be discussed at [[Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion]] before deletion. However, redirects that were obviously made in error can be deleted as G6, technical deletions.</ref> unless the moved page was also recently created. It also does not apply to articles and stubs that have been converted into redirects, including [[Wikipedia:Merging|redirects created by merges]],<ref>See [[Wikipedia:Merge and delete]] for an explanation as to why redirects created by merges cannot be deleted in most cases.</ref> or to redirects ending with "(disambiguation)" that point to a disambiguation page.
* {{Tl|Db-r3}}, {{Tl|Db-redirtypo}}

{{Anchor|R4|r4|redircom}}

==== R4. File namespace redirects with names that match Wikimedia Commons pages ====
{{Shortcut|WP:R4}}

This applies to redirects in the "File:" namespace with the same name as a file or redirect at [[Wikipedia:Wikimedia Commons|Wikimedia Commons]], provided the redirect on Wikipedia has no [[Wikipedia:File link|file links]] (unless the links are obviously intended for the file or redirect at Wikimedia Commons).
* {{Tl|Db-r4}}, {{Tl|Db-redircom}}

==== Other issues with redirects ====
For any [[Wikipedia:redirects|redirects]], including [[Wikipedia:Soft redirect|soft redirects]], that are not speedy deletion candidates, use [[Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion]]. Redirect pages that have useful page history should never be speedily deleted. In some cases it may be possible to make a useful redirect by changing the target instead of deleting it. Redirects that do not work because of software limitations, such as redirects to special pages or to pages on other wikis, may be converted to [[Wikipedia:soft redirect|soft redirect]]s if they have a non-trivial history or other valid uses.

For reversal of redirects, use {{Tlx|Db-move}}, a special case of {{Tlx|Db-g6}}.

{{Anchor|Images.2FMedia|Images&Media|Images & Media|Images and media|images|Images|IMAGES|media|Media|MEDIA}}{{Anchor|image|Image|IMAGE|i|I|m|M|img|IMG|f}}{{Anchor|F|files|FILES|md|MD|mda|MDA}}

=== Files ===
{{Shortcut|WP:FCSD}}
{{hatnote|These apply to files, images, and other media.}}
Note: These criteria formerly began with '''I''' (e.g. I1, I6, I9) but have since been replaced with '''F''', without the actual criteria being changed. This was because the [[Help:Files|file namespace]] was formerly known as the image namespace.

For any images and other media that are not speedy deletion candidates, use [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion]] or [[Wikipedia:Files for discussion]].

Not all numbers are used, as [[wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Obsolete%20criteria|some criteria have been repealed]].

{{Anchor|F1|f1|I1|i1|redundant image}}

==== F1. Redundant ====
{{Shortcut|WP:CSD#F1}}
This applies to unused duplicates or lower-quality/resolution copies of another Wikipedia file having the same [[Wikipedia:Image use policy#Format|file format]]. This excludes images in the Wikimedia Commons; for these, see criterion [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F8|F8]].<ref>This does not apply to images duplicated on Wikimedia Commons, because of [[Wikipedia talk:Moving images to the Commons|license issues]]; instead see [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F8|"Images available as identical copies on the Wikimedia Commons"]].</ref>
* {{Tlp|Db-f1|''replacement file name.ext''}}, {{Tlp|Db-redundantfile| ''replacement file name.ext''}}, {{tlp|isd|''replacement file name.ext''}}

{{Anchor|F2|f2|I2|i2|noimage|badimage}}

==== F2. Corrupt, missing or empty file ====
{{Shortcut|WP:F2}}
This applies to files that are corrupt, missing, empty, or that contain superfluous and blatant non-metadata information.<ref>Before deleting this latter type of file/page, check whether the [[MediaWiki]] engine can read it by previewing a resized thumbnail of it. Even if it renders, if it contains significant superfluous information that cannot be accounted for as [[metadata]] directly relating to the media data, it may be deleted. It is always preferred to correct the problem by uploading a file that contains only the good data plus acceptable metadata.</ref> This also includes file description pages for Commons files that do not include information that is specific to English Wikipedia (like {{Tlx|FeaturedPicture}}).<ref>Content from file description pages that is relevant to the Commons should be copied over before deleting the local page. If necessary, copy the attribution history as well.</ref>
* {{Tl|Db-f2}}, {{Tl|Db-nofile}}, {{Tl|Db-fpcfail}}

{{Anchor|F3|f3|I3|i3|noncom|ccnoncom|by-nc|BY-NC|by-nc-sa|BY-NC-SA}}

==== F3. Improper license ====
{{Shortcut|WP:F3}}
This criterion is used to flag media licensed as "[[WP:NONCOM|for non-commercial use only]]" (including non-commercial [[Creative Commons licenses]]), "no derivative use", "for Wikipedia use only" or "used with permission". These may be deleted, unless they comply with the limited standards for the use of [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|non-free content]]. Files licensed under versions of the GFDL earlier than 1.3, without allowing for later versions or other licenses, may be deleted.
* {{Tl|Db-f3}}, {{Tl|Db-noncom}}

{{Anchor|F4|f4|I4|i4|unksource}}

==== F4. Lack of licensing information ====
{{Shortcut|WP:F4}}
This applies to media files lacking the necessary licensing information to verify copyright status after being [[:Category:Wikipedia files with unknown source|identified as]] [[:Category:Wikipedia files with unknown copyright status|such]] for {{strong|seven days}}. Administrators should check the upload summary, file information page, and the image itself for a source before deleting under this criterion.
* {{tlsp|nsd}} <small>– no source</small>
* {{tlsp|nld}} <small>– no license</small>
* {{tlsp|nsdnld}} <small>– neither source nor license</small>

{{Anchor|F5|f5|I5|i5|unfree}}

==== F5. Orphaned non-free use images ====
{{Shortcut|WP:F5}}
This applies to images and other media that are not under a [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags/Free licenses|free license]] or in the [[Wikipedia:public domain|public domain]] and that are not used in any {{strong|article}}. These may be deleted after being [[:Category:Orphaned non-free use Wikipedia files|identified]] as such for more than {{strong|seven days}} or immediately if the image's {{strong|only}} use was on a deleted article and it is {{strong|very unlikely}} to have any use on any other valid article. This includes previous revisions of the image. Reasonable exceptions may be made for images uploaded for an upcoming article.
* {{Tl|Db-f5}} <small>– for immediate F5 deletions</small>
* {{Tlsp|Orfud}} <small>– for files</small>
* {{Tlsp|Orfurrev}} <small>– for revisions only</small>

{{Anchor|F6|f6|I6|i6|norat}}

==== F6. Missing non-free use rationale ====
{{Shortcut|WP:F6}}
This applies to [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|non-free]] files claiming fair use but without a [[Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline|use rationale]]. These may be deleted after being [[:Category:Wikipedia files with no non-free use rationale|identified]] as such for {{strong|seven days}}. The boilerplate [[Wikipedia:Image copyright tags/All#Fair use|copyright tags setting out fair use criteria]] do not constitute a rationale. This criterion does not apply to situations where a use rationale is provided but is disputed.
* {{Tlsp|Nrd}}

{{Anchor|F7|f7|I7|i7|badfairuse}}

==== F7. Invalid fair-use claim ====
{{Shortcut|WP:F7}}
{{ordered list|type=lower-latin |start=2
|{{anchor|F7b}} [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|Non-free]] images or media from a commercial source (e.g. [[Associated Press]], [[Getty Images]]), where the file itself is {{strong|not}} the [[Wikipedia:Non-free content#Unacceptable use|subject of sourced commentary]], are considered an invalid claim of fair use and fail the strict requirements of [[Wikipedia:Non-free content criteria]]; and may be deleted {{strong|immediately}}.
|{{anchor|F7c}} [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|Non-free]] images or media that have been [[:Category:Replaceable non-free use Wikipedia files|identified]] as being replaceable by a free image and tagged with {{Tlx|Rfu|subst=yes}} may be deleted after {{strong|two days}}, if no justification is given for the claim of irreplaceability. If the replaceability is disputed, the nominator should not be the one deleting the image.
|{{anchor|F7d}} Invalid fair-use claims tagged with {{Tlx|Dfu|subst=yes}} may be deleted {{strong|seven days}} after they are tagged, if a full and valid fair-use use rationale is not added.
}}
Templates:
* {{Tl|Db-f7}}, {{Tl|Db-badfairuse}} <small>– for immediate F7 deletions</small>
* {{Tlsp|Rfu}} <small>– replaceable with free images</small>
* {{Tlsp|Dfu}} <small>– disputed fair use rationales</small>

{{Anchor|F8|f8|I8|i8|NowCommonsThis}}

==== F8. Images available as identical copies on [[Wikimedia Commons]] ====
{{Shortcut|WP:F8}}
Provided the following conditions are met:
* The Commons version is in the same [[Wikipedia:Image use policy#Format|file format]] and is of the same or higher quality/resolution.
* The image's license and source status is beyond reasonable doubt, and the license is undoubtedly accepted at Commons. {{strong|To avoid deletion at Commons, please ensure the Commons page description has all of the following:}}
** Name and date of death of the creator of the artistic work represented by the file, or else clear evidence that a free license was given. If anonymous, ensure the page description provides evidence that establishes the anonymous status.
** Country where the artistic work represented by the file was situated, or where it was first published.
** Date when the artistic work represented by the file was created or first published, depending on the copyright law of the origin country.
** All image revisions that meet the first condition have been transferred to Commons as revisions of the Commons copy and properly marked as such.
* The image is not marked as {{Tlx|Do not move to Commons}} or as {{Tlx|Keep local}}.<!--
* The uploader(s) of the media have not previously expressed an objection to such deletions.-->
* All information on the image description page is present on the Commons image description page, including the complete upload history with links to the uploader's local user pages (the upload history is {{em|not}} necessary if the file's license does not require it, although it is still recommended).<!--
* All appropriate and relevant past revisions or version of the file have also been transfered. -->
** If there is any information not relevant to any other project on the image description page (like {{Tlx|FeaturedPicture}}), the image description page must be undeleted after the file deletion.
* If the image is available on Commons under a different name than locally, all local references to the image must be updated to point to the title used at Commons.
* The image is not protected. {{strong|Do not delete protected images}}, even if there is an identical copy on Commons, unless the image is no longer in use (check [[Help:What links here|what links here]]). They are usually locally uploaded and protected here since they are used in the interface or in some widely used high-risk template. Deleting the local copy of an image used in the interface {{strong|does break things}}. [[Wikipedia:Cascade-protected items#Cascade protected images|More about high-risk images]].
* {{Tlx|C-uploaded}} images may be speedily deleted as soon as they are off the [[Main Page]].
{{Tl|Db-f8}}, {{Tl|Now Commons}}, {{Tlp|Now Commons|File:''name of file on Commons.ext''}}

{{Anchor|F9|f9|I9|i9|filecopyvio}}

==== F9. Unambiguous copyright infringement ====
{{Shortcut|WP:F9}}
This applies to obviously non-free images (or other media files) that are not claimed by the uploader to be fair use. A URL or other indication of where the image originated should be mentioned. This does not include images with a credible claim that the owner has released them under a Wikipedia-compatible free license. Most images from stock photo libraries such as Getty Images will not be released under such a license. Blatant infringements should be tagged with the {{Tlx|Db-filecopyvio}} template. Non-blatant copyright infringements should be discussed at [[Wikipedia:Files for discussion]].
* {{Tlp|Db-f9|2=url=''URL of source''}}, {{Tlp|Db-filecopyvio|2=url=''URL of source''}}

{{Anchor|F10|f10|I10|i10|uselessnonmedia}}

==== F10. Useless non-media files ====
{{Shortcut|WP:F10}}
This criterion is meant for files that are neither image, sound, nor video files; are not used in any article; and have no foreseeable placement in an article. Most non-media file formats cannot be uploaded to English Wikipedia, pdf files being the only exception. An extension alone is not enough reason to delete; this criterion is based on file content.
* {{Tl|Db-f10}}, {{Tl|Db-badfiletype}}

{{Anchor|F11|f11|I11|i11|noperm}}

==== F11. No evidence of permission ====
{{Shortcut|WP:F11}}

If an {{strong|uploader}} has specified a license and has named a third party as the source/copyright holder without providing evidence that this third party has in fact agreed, the item may be deleted {{strong|seven days after notification}} of the uploader. Acceptable evidence of licensing normally consists of either a link to the source website where the license is stated, or a statement by the copyright holder e-mailed or forwarded to [mailto:permissions-en@wikimedia.org permissions-en@wikimedia.org]. Such a confirmation is also required if the source is an organization that the uploader claims to represent, or a web publication that the uploader claims to be their own. Instances of {{strong|obvious}} copyright violations where the uploader would have no reasonable expectation of obtaining permission (e.g. major studio movie posters, television images, album covers, logos that are {{em|not}} [[Template:Pd-textlogo|simple enough to be public domain]], etc.) should be speedily deleted per [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F9|reason F9]] (unambiguous copyright infringement), unless fair-use can be claimed. Files tagged with {{Tl|OTRS pending}} for more than 30 days may also be speedily deleted under this criterion. (Please note that the backlog for messages sent to the permissions-en queue is currently {{OTRS backlog}} days. You may wish to wait at least this amount of time before tagging OTRS pending images for deletion.) Images tagged {{tl|OTRS received}} whose permissions have not been confirmed after 30 days may be deleted immediately under this criterion, without waiting an additional seven days, provided a check of the ticket is performed by an OTRS agent to confirm that no further interaction is ongoing.
* {{Tlsp|Npd}}

{{Anchor|c|C|cat|CAT|category|Category|CATEGORY}}

=== [[Help:Category|Categories]] ===
{{Shortcut|WP:CCSD}}

For any category pages that are not speedy deletion candidates, use [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion]].

Not all numbers are used, as [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Obsolete criteria|some criteria have been repealed]].

==== {{Anchor|C1|c1|catempty}} C1. Unpopulated categories ====
{{Shortcut|WP:C1}}

This criterion applies to categories that have been unpopulated for at least seven days. This does not apply to [[:Category:Disambiguation categories|disambiguation categories]], [[:Category:Wikipedia soft redirected categories|category redirects]], [[:Category:Wikipedia featured topics categories|featured topics categories]], categories under discussion at [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion]] (or other such [[Wikipedia:deletion discussions|discussions]]), or project categories that by their nature may become empty on occasion (e.g. [[:Category:Wikipedians looking for help]]). Place {{Tl|Possibly empty category}} at the top of the page to prevent such categories from being deleted.

* {{Tl|Db-c1}}, {{tl|db-catempty}}.

==== {{Anchor|C2|c2|catspeedy}} C2. Speedy renaming and merging ====
Assorted sub-criteria that are used only at [[WP:CFDS]]; please see that page for details and instructions.

{{Anchor|u|U|up|UP|user|User|USER|user page|User page|USERPAGE}}{{Anchor|userpage|Userpage|userpages|Userpages|USERPAGES}}

=== User pages ===
{{Shortcut|WP:UCSD}}
{{further|Wikipedia:User pages}}

These criteria apply only to pages in the User: and User talk: namespaces. For any [[Wikipedia:user page|user page]]s that are not speedy deletion candidates, use [[Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion]].

Not all numbers are used, as [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Obsolete criteria|some criteria have been repealed]].

{{Anchor|U1|u1|userreq}}

==== U1. User request ====
{{Shortcut|WP:U1}}

Personal [[Wikipedia:User page|user pages]] and [[Wikipedia:Subpages|subpages]] (but {{em|not}} [[WP:DELTALK|user talk pages]]) upon request by their user. This also includes [[Wikipedia:editnotice|editnotice]]s for [[Wikipedia:user page|user page]]s. In some rare cases there may be administrative need to retain the page. User talk pages are not eligible for speedy deletion under this criterion. Pages which have previously been moved are only eligible if all previous titles were in the user's userspace. '''Note:''' The template does not display on certain pages (such as [[Cascading Style Sheets|.css]] and [[JavaScript|.js]] pages), but its categorization will work.
* {{Tl|Db-u1}}, {{Tl|Db-userreq}}

{{Anchor|U2|u2|nouser}}

==== U2. Nonexistent user ====
{{redirect|WP:U2|the WikiProject for the band|Wikipedia:WikiProject U2}}
{{Shortcut|WP:U2}}

User pages, user subpages, and user talk pages of users that do not exist (check [[Special:Listusers]]), except user pages for IP users who have edited, redirects from misspellings of an established user's user page, and the previous name of a [[WP:Changing username|renamed user]].

Before placing one of the following templates or deleting a page under this criterion, consider whether moving the page to another location, such as a sub-page of the user page of the primary contributor, is preferable to deletion.

* {{Tl|Db-u2}}, {{Tl|Db-nouser}}

{{Anchor|U5|u5|NOTWEBHOST|notwebhost}}

==== U5. Blatant misuse of Wikipedia as a web host ====
{{Shortcut|WP:U5}}

Pages in userspace consisting of [[WP:NOTWEBHOST|writings, information, discussions, or activities not closely related to Wikipedia's goals]], where the owner has made few or no edits outside of [[Wikipedia:User pages|user pages]], except for plausible drafts and pages adhering to [[Wikipedia:User pages#What may I have in my user pages?]]. It applies regardless of the age of the page in question.

Before placing this template or deleting a page under this criterion:
* Read [[Wikipedia:User pages#Handling inappropriate content]] and [[Wikipedia:User pages#Deletion of user pages]].
* Consider blanking pages with a significant history unrelated to the content that is being deleted.
* For draft articles that are on a user's main page and which do not otherwise qualify for speedy deletion, consider moving it to a sub-page.

* {{Tl|Db-u5}}, {{Tl|Db-notwebhost}}

{{Anchor|por|POR|port|PORT|portal|Portal|PORTAL|prtl}}{{Anchor|PRTL}}

=== [[Wikipedia:Portal|Portals]] ===
{{Shortcut|WP:PCSD}}

For any [[Wikipedia:Portal|portals]] that are not speedy deletion candidates, use [[Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion]].

{{Anchor|P1|p1}}

==== P1. Any portal that would be ''subject to speedy deletion as an article'' ====
{{Shortcut|WP:P1}}

Any portal that would fail any of the active [[WP:ACSD|criteria for speedy deletion of articles]] is valid under this criterion. When deleting or nominating a portal page under this criterion, remember to indicate which article CSD criterion applies to it.

* {{Tlg|Db-p1|criterion}}

{{Anchor|P2|p2}}

==== P2. Underpopulated portal ====
{{Shortcut|WP:P2}}

Any portal based on a topic for which there is only a stub header article or fewer than {{strong|three}} non-stub articles detailing subject matter that would be appropriate to present under the title of that portal.
* {{Tl|Db-p2}}, {{Tl|Db-emptyportal}}

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== Non-criteria ==

{{Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Common requests}}

The following are not {{em|by themselves}} sufficient to justify speedy deletion:
# '''Reasons based on [[Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not]] or essays'''. Wikipedia is not: "a dictionary", "an indiscriminate collection of information", "a crystal ball", "a how-to list"; or essays like [[Wikipedia:Listcruft]], [[Wikipedia:Obscure topics]], [[Wikipedia:Deny recognition]],...; are not valid reasons for speedy deletion.
# '''[[Wikipedia:HOAX|Less-obvious hoaxes]]'''. If even remotely plausible, a suspected hoax article should be subjected to further scrutiny in a wider forum. Truth is often stranger than fiction. Note that "blatant and obvious hoaxes and misinformation" are subject to speedy deletion as [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G3|vandalism]].
# '''Original research'''. It is not always easy to tell whether an article consists of material that violates [[Wikipedia:No original research|the policy against novel theories or interpretations]] or is simply unsourced.
# '''Notability'''. Articles that seem to have obviously non-notable subjects are eligible for speedy deletion only if the article does not give [[Wikipedia:Credible claim of significance|a credible indication of why the subject might be important or significant]].
# '''Failure to assert importance but not an [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#A7|A7]], [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#A9|A9]] or [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#A11|A11]] category'''. There is no consensus to speedily delete articles of types not specifically listed in A7, A9 or A11 under those criteria. Nor does it apply for [[Neologism|neologisms]] that do not meet [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#A11|A11]] because new specialized terms should have a wider hearing.
# '''Author deletion requests made in bad faith'''. Author deletion requests made in bad faith, out of frustration, after others have contributed substantially (because the work of others is involved) or in an attempt to [[Wikipedia:Revocation of our licensing is not permitted|revoke their freely-licensed contributions]] are not granted. However, anyone may request deletion of pages in their userspace.
# '''Very short articles'''. Short articles with sufficient content and context to qualify as [[Wikipedia:STUB|stubs]] may not be speedily deleted under criteria [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#A1|A1]] and [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#A3|A3]]; other criteria may still apply.
# '''Copies that are not copyright violations'''. If content appears both here and somewhere else (possibly in modified form), consider the possibility that Wikipedia's is the original version and the other site copied from us. Alternatively, the same author may have written both versions, or the original may be free content.
# '''PNG / GIF files replaced by JPEG images'''. JPEG encoding discards information that may be important later. Do not delete the original PNG / GIF files.
# '''Questionable material that is not vandalism'''. Earnest efforts are never vandalism, so to [[Wikipedia:assume good faith|assume good faith]], do not delete as vandalism unless reasonably certain.
# '''User and user talk pages of IP addresses'''. Although users are encouraged to create Wikipedia accounts, unregistered users are still allowed to edit Wikipedia, and are identified by their IP addresses. If an unregistered user has a static IP address, it may have a user page and/or user talk page associated with it, and even for non-static IP addresses, the history can contain important discussions or information that may be of interest.
# '''A file that is not a sound, video, or image file'''. To be deleted under [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F10|F10]], a file must have no potential usefulness and not be used in any articles. Files that are in use or might be put to an appropriate use, even if not sound, video, or image, should not be deleted without wider discussion.
# '''An article written in a foreign language or script'''. An article should not be speedily deleted just because it is not written in English. Instead it should be tagged with {{Tl|Not English}} and listed at [[Wikipedia:Pages needing translation into English]]. It may be reconsidered after translation whether the article merits deletion, retention or improvement by means of a suitable tag. However, if it already exists on another Wikimedia project, it {{em|might}} be speedily deletable under criterion [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#A2|A2]].
# '''Subject request'''. Sometimes somebody claiming to be the subject of a biographical article requests deletion of the article, or even blanks the article. Article subjects do not have an automatic right to have their articles deleted. Nor does such a criterion apply to namespaces other than article space: for example, pages in the Wikipedia namespace devoted to a discussion about a particular editor. See also: [[Wikipedia:Deletion policy#Deletion of biographies and BLPs]]
# '''Orphaned pages or redirects'''. A page cannot be deleted just because no other pages link to it. This includes redirects – even if 'What links here' returns nothing, a redirect may be a likely search phrase, or have links to it from outside Wikipedia.
# '''Redirects that are poorly targeted'''. A redirect should not be deleted just because its target is incorrect or confusing. Instead, change the redirect to a better target. If you're not sure where it should be targeted, open a discussion at [[WP:RFD|Redirects for discussion]].

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== Procedure for administrators ==
{{See also|Wikipedia:Deletion process}}

Make sure to specify the reason for deletion in the deletion summary. Also, in general the article's creator and major contributors should have been notified.

Before deleting a page, check the [[Wikipedia:Page history|page history]] to assess whether it would instead be possible to [[Help:Reverting|revert]] and salvage a previous version, or there was actually a [[Wikipedia:How to fix cut and paste moves|cut-and-paste move]] involved. Also:
* The initial [[Help:Edit summary|edit summary]] may have information about the source of or reason for the page.
* The [[Help:Talk page|talk page]] may refer to previous deletion discussions or have ongoing discussion relevant to including the page.
* The [[Help:Log|page log]] may have information about previous deletions that could warrant [[Wikipedia:SALT|SALT]]ing the page or keeping it on good reason.
* ''[[Special:WhatLinksHere|What links here]]'' may show that the page is an oft-referred part of the encyclopedia, or may show other similar pages that warrant deletion. For pages that should not be re-created, incoming links in other pages (except in discussions, archives and tracking pages) should be removed.

[[WP:Twinkle|Twinkle]] or [[User:Ale jrb/Scripts#CSDH (CSD Helper)|CSDHelper]] can be used to process nominations more quickly and smoothly. When processing a nomination:
* Twinkle can delete the page.
** Twinkle can notify the page creator if the page is deleted.
* CSDH can delete the page, convert the nomination into a PROD nomination, or decline the nomination.
** CSDH can notify the nominator if the nomination is converted or declined.

== Obsolete criteria ==
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In the past, criteria beginning with the following letters were used:
* "'''T'''" for templates and modules
* "'''X'''" for temporary criteria to assist in large scale cleanups of problematic pages that would otherwise overwhelm the normal deletion processes.

All criteria in these groups have been obsoleted; as such, these groups are not currently in use. Some criteria in the active groups were also used in the past but are no longer valid. They are kept here for historical reference and to preserve numbering. Seven have been entirely repealed; of those, two did not have consensus before being enacted, and two were meant to be temporary. The remainder were merged into broader criteria.

* {{Anchor|A4|a4}} ''[[#Articles|A]]4. Attempts to correspond with the person or group named by its title''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Merged with and later superseded by [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#A3|"No content"]] (A3) in November 2005<ref>[[Special:Diff/29215127|Diff of change]]</ref> as part of a [[Wikipedia:BOLD|bold rewrite]] that was made to simplify the CSD criterion (''[[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 6#Deprecate CSD|archived discussion 1]], [[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 6#Rewrite|discussion 2]], [[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 6#Changing policy requires consensus|discussion 3]]'').}}
* {{Anchor|A6|a6}} ''A6. Attack articles''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Superseded by [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G10|"Attack pages"]] (G10) in March 2006 ''([[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 8#Proposed CSD G10 - Attack pages|discussion]])''.}}
* {{Anchor|A8|a8}} ''A8. Blatant copyright infringement articles''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Superseded by [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G12|"Unambiguous copyright infringement"]] (G12) in October 2006 ''([[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 13#Turning A8 into a general criteria|unopposed proposal]])''.}}
* {{Anchor|R1|r1}} ''[[#Redirects|R]]1. Redirects to non-existent pages''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Merged into [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G8|"Pages dependent on a non-existent or deleted page"]] (G8) in September 2008 (''[[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 31#Does the deletion of a documentation page for a deleted template fall under G6?|discussion]]'').}}
* {{anchor|F7a|f7a}} ''[[#Files|F]]7a. [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|Non-free]] images or media with a clearly invalid fair-use tag''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Repealed in March 2021 due to the problem being easily surmountable (''[[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 80#Modification of F7|discussion]]''). Instead, the invalid tag should be corrected. Once the tag is corrected, other speedy deletion criteria may apply.}}
* {{Anchor|C3|c3}} ''[[#Categories|C]]3. Categories solely populated from a template''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Merged into [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G8|"Pages dependent on a non-existent or deleted page"]] (G8) in October 2008 (''[[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 31#Merge C3 into G8?|discussion]]'').}}
* {{Anchor|T1|t1|disparage}} ''[[#Obsolete groups |T]]1. Divisive and inflammatory templates''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Enacted by [[Jimmy Wales]] without formally assessing consensus during the [[Wikipedia:T1 and T2 debates|userbox wars]]. Was repealed in February 2009 (''[[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 33#Removal of T1 redux|discussion]]''). Instead, [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G10|"attack pages"]] (G10) may be applicable in some cases; otherwise, use [[Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion]] for userboxes and [[Wikipedia:Templates for discussion]] for all other templates.}}
* {{Anchor|T2|t2|misrepresent|T2. Misrepresentation of policy}} ''T2. Misrepresentation of policy''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Was repealed in July 2020 following rare, often incorrect, use ([[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 78#RfC: Removing T2|''discussion'']]). Instead, [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G2|"test pages"]] (G2), [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G3|"pure vandalism"]] (G3), or [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G6|"technical deletion"]] (G6) may be applicable in some cases; otherwise, use [[Wikipedia:Templates for discussion]].}}
*{{Anchor|T3|t3|hardcode|T3. Duplication and hardcoded instances}}''T3. Duplication and hardcoded instances''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Was repealed in December 2020 due to misuse and the seven day hold ([[WT:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 79#RFC: should WP:T3 be deprecated?|''discussion'']]). To delete these kinds of templates, use an existing applicable criterion or submit the template to [[Wikipedia:Templates for discussion]].}}
* {{Anchor|T4|t4}} ''T4. Subpages of non-existent pages''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Merged into [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#G8|"Pages dependent on a non-existent or deleted page"]] (G8) in September 2008 (''[[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 30#T4|discussion]]'').}}
* {{Anchor|U3|fairusegallery}} ''[[#User pages|U]]3. Non-free galleries''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Was repealed in July 2021 since a bot automatically removes non-free images from user pages (''[[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 81#Proposal: repeal criteria U3|discussion]]'').}}
* {{Anchor|U4|u4|oldip}} ''U4. Old IP address talk pages that meet specific criteria''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=Never enacted as policy anywhere, but deletions occurred nonetheless. Was repealed in March 2009 ([[Wikipedia talk:Criteria for speedy deletion/Archive 33#U4|''discussion'']]).}}
* {{Anchor|X1|x1|Neelix|neelix}} ''[[#Exceptional circumstances|X]]1. Redirects created by Neelix''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=[[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/IncidentArchive906#Proposal: temporary WP:IAR speedy delete criterion|Created]] as a G6 extension in December 2015 shortly after the [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/IncidentArchive904#Dozens,Thousands upon thousands of unnecessary redirects|discovery]] and [[Wikipedia:Arbitration/Requests/Case/Neelix|arbitration case]] regarding 50,000+ questionable redirects created by the user [[User:Neelix|Neelix]], and later [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/CXT#Suggestion|split into its own criterion]]. Was repealed in April 2018 after cleanup was completed (''[[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Archive297#X1 Cleanup complete|discussion]]''). Instead, use [[Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion]].}}
* {{anchor|X2|x2|CXT|cxt|X2. Pages created by the content translation tool}} ''X2. Pages created by the content translation tool''<!--
-->{{block indent|1=[[Special:PermaLink/732763423#Suggestion|Created]] to delete pages created by the [[WP:CXT|content translation tool]] prior to 27 July 2016. Was deprecated in July 2017 when consensus agreed to move most of the remaining pages to the draft namespace (''[[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Archive291#X2 Nuke time|discussion]]'').}}

== See also ==
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* [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Common outcomes]]
* [[Wikipedia:Alternative outlets]]
* [[:Category:Candidates for speedy deletion]]
* [[:Category:CSD warning templates]]
* [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion/Deletion templates]]
* [[Wikipedia:Deletion guidelines for administrators]]
* [[Wikipedia:Deletion review]]
* [[Wikipedia:No blank pages]]
* [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion]]
* [[Wikipedia:Undeletion policy]]
* [[Wikipedia:What to do if your article gets CSD tagged]]
* [[Wikipedia:Why I Hate Speedy Deleters]]
* [[Wikipedia:Field guide to proper speedy deletion]]
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== Footnotes ==
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