The English-language Wikipedia page for the late conservative activist and Turning Point USA (TPUSA) co-founder Charlie Kirk has become the most-viewed article of 2025, attracting nearly 45 million views. The surge in interest was directly linked to his assassination during a university debate on September 10th.
According to data from the Wikimedia Foundation, over 40 percent of these views originated outside the United States, highlighting Kirk’s global profile and the widespread international attention surrounding his death. News reports globally emphasized details about the attack, underscoring its impact.
Kirk’s page also topped other notable entries on the platform for the year. Pages dedicated to figures like President Donald J. Trump (who secured a record eighth consecutive appearance in the most-read list) alongside others such as Elon Musk and Vice President J.D. Vance saw significant traffic. Additionally, serial killer Ed Gein gained prominence following the release of his story in Netflix’s Monster series.
This unprecedented level of engagement underscores how deeply Kirk’s life and death captured public imagination worldwide. His influence reached across borders, making him a subject of interest far beyond US shores.
