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Temporal Shift in Wikipedia 'Commons' Image Upload Protocols
This page monitors the adoption of secure HTTPS protocols for images hosted on Wikimedia Commons when they are embedded in Wikipedia articles. It shows the daily percentage of these image links that use HTTPS, illustrating the gradual migration away from less secure HTTP connections.
We also track the weekly growth rate of this HTTPS usage. This metric provides a granular view of how a specific type of web resource linking—images from Commons—is evolving in terms of security. It's a direct measurement of infrastructure upgrades and the commitment to secure data transfer for a fundamental aspect of Wikipedia's content.
The 'why it matters' is straightforward: increased HTTPS usage means more secure browsing for Wikipedia readers and a more resilient Wikimedia ecosystem. While broader HTTPS adoption is tracked elsewhere, this focuses specifically on the critical pathway for visual content on Wikipedia, highlighting a tangible step in ensuring the safety and integrity of linked media.