Why was my page deleted?
Pages and media are often deleted by Wikipedia administrators in accordance with our deletion policy. This page explains how to find out why a particular page or file was removed, and what you can do about a deletion you disagree with. Do not despair: none of the information on a “deleted” page has actually been lost. Continue reading for details. When a page is deleted, this is recorded in the deletion log along with a deletion summary supplied by the deleting administrator. To find this information, go to this page and search for the article by its title, if known, or author, if known. There are four different processes that result in pages being deleted. The deletion summary tells you which: See the appropriate section below for more information. If you’re still confused after checking the deletion log, politely ask the administrator responsible for an explanation by leaving a message on his or her Talk page: Pages and media that satisfy certain criteria are speedy deletion candidat