Notorious Wisconsin Killer Surges on Wikipedia’s Most Viewed List of 2025

Every year, Wikipedia drops its list of the most-viewed pages, and every year, it’s a fascinating snapshot of what the world couldn’t stop reading. But 2025? It delivered a twist no one saw coming. Buried in this year’s rankings is a chilling Midwest surprise—one that proves our collective curiosity has a very dark side.

Wikipedia’s Most Viewed Pages of 2025

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The Wikimedia Foundation says users spent a staggering 2.4 billion hours reading English-language Wikipedia this year. At the top sits Charlie Kirk, whose page exploded to nearly 45 million views following his assassination. “Deaths in 2025” comes in second—because if there’s one thing the internet loves, it’s doomscrolling.

And Then… a Wisconsin Shock at #3

Sitting just behind the year’s biggest newsmaker is the ranking nobody expected: the notorious Wisconsin killer, Ed Gein, whose name continues to haunt American true-crime history. With over 31 million views, his page drew more traffic than multiple world leaders, celebrities, and blockbuster films.

What Else Made the Top 20?

The list is rounded out by a mix of political figures, Hollywood releases, and global icons. Quick hits include:

• Donald Trump
• Pope Leo XIV
• Elon Musk
• Ozzy Osbourne
• Superman (2025 film)
• JD Vance
• MrBeast
• Cristiano Ronaldo

Dive Deeper Into the Full 2025 Breakdown

Curious what else the world was obsessing over? Explore the entire list here:

Even in a year packed with news and pop culture, Wisconsin’s most infamous name demanded attention… millions of clicks at a time.

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