In a year marked by technological advancements and global events, English Wikipedia has captured the attention of millions of internet users, with over 84 billion views in 2023, as revealed by the Wikimedia Foundation. Topping the list of the most-read articles was ChatGPT, the widely popular AI chatbot developed by OpenAI. Since its launch just over a year ago, ChatGPT has become ubiquitous, finding its way into various fields such as education, healthcare, law, and even religious sermons. Its presence has sparked debates about the potential risks and benefits of generative AI, with many of these discussions being documented on ChatGPT's Wikipedia page.

The second most-read article on Wikipedia in 2023 was the annual list of deaths, which has consistently attracted a high volume of traffic year after year. In 2022, it secured the fourth spot, while in 2021, it claimed the top position. Notable individuals who passed away, such as Matthew Perry and Lisa Marie Presley, also garnered significant interest individually.

Cricket made its presence felt in the top 25 articles on English Wikipedia this year, with the highly anticipated 2023 Cricket World Cup securing the third spot. This marked a significant achievement as it was the first time a cricket-related article had made the list since the Wikimedia Foundation began tracking in 2015. Additionally, the Indian Premier League, a prestigious cricket tournament, also made its way into the top 25 articles, claiming the fourth spot. Cricket fans worldwide demonstrated their enthusiasm for the sport, contributing to the popularity of these articles.

Other notable topics that captured the attention of internet users in 2023 included "Barbenheimer," Taylor Swift, and more. These subjects showcased the diverse range of interests and reading habits of online users throughout the year.

The full list of the top 25 articles on English Wikipedia in 2023 is as follows:

1. ChatGPT: 49,490,406 pageviews

2. Deaths in 2023: 42,666,860 pageviews

3. 2023 Cricket World Cup: 38,171,653 pageviews

4. Indian Premier League: 32,012,810 pageviews

5. Oppenheimer (film): 28,348,248 pageviews

6. Cricket World Cup: 25,961,417 pageviews

7. J. Robert Oppenheimer: 25,672,469 pageviews

8. Jawan (film): 21,791,126 pageviews

9. 2023 Indian Premier League: 20,694,974 pageviews

10. Pathaan (film): 19,932,509 pageviews

11. The Last of Us (TV series): 19,791,789 pageviews

12. Taylor Swift: 19,418,385 pageviews

13. Barbie (film): 18,051,077 pageviews

14. Cristiano Ronaldo: 17,492,537 pageviews

15. Lionel Messi: 16,623,630 pageviews

16. Premier League: 16,604,669 pageviews

17. Matthew Perry: 16,454,666 pageviews

18. United States: 16,240,461 pageviews

19. Elon Musk: 14,370,395 pageviews

20. Avatar: The Way of Water: 14,303,116 pageviews

21. India: 13,850,178 pageviews

22. Lisa Marie Presley: 13,764,007 pageviews

23. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: 13,392,917 pageviews

24. Russian invasion of Ukraine: 12,798,866 pageviews

25. Andrew Tate: 12,728,616 pageviews

Please note that these numbers reflect the data from English Wikipedia as of November, and the final figures for the full year will be updated by the Wikimedia Foundation on January 3, 2024.