How does it earn?

@Janet357 (75646)
February 27, 2021 3:20am CST
Wikipedia is one of my favorite sites. But am just wondering how does it earn since a website has maintenance to pay. Does it accept donations? Because as far as I know it has no ads.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472430)
• Switzerland
27 Feb 21
They ask for donations every year and I always donate something, as I use Wikipedia I support them.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472430)
• Switzerland
1 Mar 21
@Janet357 At the beginning of the year when you use Wikipedia you get a message asking for donations.
Simone
@Janet357 (75646)
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28 Feb 21
oh okay .Just like what i thought. That's nice of you.
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (74021)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Feb 21
It's also one of those sites that's user-based, too. Anyone can make an account and post just about anything.
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Simone
@Janet357 (75646)
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28 Feb 21
really? I did not know this. Lemme check. thanks
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Kayla Tsukino
@kaylachan (74021)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Feb 21
@Janet357 You're quite welcome.
Just an Ordinary Owl?
@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
27 Feb 21
Wikipedia is supported by donations. Every so often, you should see a message pop up asking you to donate. If you use it often, you really should send it some money!
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Simone
@Janet357 (75646)
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28 Feb 21
thanks for the suggestion owl. I don't see the pop up often.
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Marlina
@marlina (154130)
• Canada
27 Feb 21
They rely on donations
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future hollywood star
@hayyusophana (187)
• Indonesia
27 Feb 21
Yes i think its supported by donations. I've have always wondered too
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DINNERLADY
@lazydaizee (6735)
• United Kingdom
27 Feb 21
A couple of times recently when I went on that site I got a pop-up at the top of the page asking for a donation. So maybe they have to rely on donations
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Yumeko
@aureategloom (11058)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
27 Feb 21
no idea and i can't really say that i care about it haha
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