Simple English Wikipedia
Simple English Wikipedia uses the same .wikipedia.org domain, the same Knowledge Graph feed, the same LLM citation paths — with substantially lighter editorial standards. Often the realistic call when main EnWiki notability won't hold.
What you get
Simple English Wikipedia (simple.wikipedia.org) shares the Wikipedia engine, domain authority and Knowledge-Graph signals — with substantially lighter editorial standards than the main English Wikipedia. The fastest path to a Wikipedia-shaped presence for brands the main edition would push back on.
Starting price
€1,060 (company) · €870 (personal)
Typical timeline
3-4 weeks
Best for
Side-by-side
The differences that actually matter for SEO, AI visibility and editorial risk.
| Dimension | Main English Wikipedia | Simple English Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Domain | en.wikipedia.org | simple.wikipedia.org |
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 94 | 92 |
| Feeds Google Knowledge Panel | Yes | Yes |
| Cited by major LLMs | Heavily | Frequently |
| Notability bar | Very high — independent in-depth coverage required | Lower — encyclopedic relevance is enough |
| Editorial scrutiny | Extensive — vetted by senior editors | Moderate — fewer active reviewers |
| Time to publish | 3-4 weeks | 3-4 weeks |
| Deletion risk after publication | Higher | Lower |
| Price (company) | €1,930 | €1,060 |
| Price (personal) | €1,300 | €870 |
When Simple English is the right call
Your sources didn't meet the main edition's bar. Simple English is a realistic alternative that preserves the .wikipedia.org domain authority.
Google's Knowledge Graph pulls from any Wikipedia language edition. Simple English entries qualify just as fully as main-edition pages.
Trade press, regional outlets and academic mentions go further on Simple English than on the main edition's stricter source review.
Simple English + main English + a couple of regional editions = the highest-density Wikipedia footprint for your brand.
When it's not a good fit
Frequently asked questions
We assess notability against both main and Simple English standards in 24 hours. If neither fits, we'll say so — and recommend a different path.