What is VisualEditor?

The VisualEditor initiative led by the Editing team aims to create a reliable rich-text editor tailored for MediaWiki. This editor, which operates as a MediaWiki extension with support from the Parsoid project for HTML+RDFa, is architected to ensure that its fundamental features can function independently of MediaWiki, Parsoid, or Node.js. Since its launch in 2020, VisualEditor has been available to all users on MediaWiki.org and is also implemented across nearly all versions of Wikipedia and Wikivoyage. For numerous other Wikimedia projects and languages, it is provided as an optional Beta Feature for those logged in. While VisualEditor can be accessed in certain namespaces, including the main namespace, it is generally not available in discussion or template namespaces. One of the major hurdles facing the Wikimedia movement is the decline in the growth of new contributors. In response to this challenge, VisualEditor was introduced to remove unnecessary technical barriers associated with Wikimedia’s editing interface, which is critical for increasing the contributor base. By streamlining the editing experience, this initiative not only seeks to improve user satisfaction but also aims to create a more welcoming atmosphere for prospective contributors, ultimately fostering a thriving community. As a result, VisualEditor represents a significant step towards revitalizing engagement with Wikimedia projects.

Screenshots and Video

VisualEditor Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Editing team
Date Founded:
2011
Company Website:
www.mediawiki.org/wiki/VisualEditor

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

VisualEditor Categories and Features