Dear Wikibase Cloud Community,

As many of you know, we’re currently testing the Wikibase Cloud Hosting Policy and some of you have already submitted their Wikibases -  thank you! 🎶

That said, we’re currently at 12 responses, and we need at least 8 more for the results to be even minimally reliable. That said, the sample size is still too small to draw meaningful conclusions.

You can participate by submitting a short trial application:

• one submission per instance

• ~15 minutes

• reviewed by a committee using the policy criteria

You’ll receive:

• a tentative outcome

• an explanation of the reasoning

The results are non-binding and intended to test whether the policy actually works in practice.

Current status: 12/20 responses
→ still far from a useful sample size

The pilot will run until June 30, 2026 and a summary of findings will be shared publicly afterward. You will be receiving the first decisions by late May. 

Please note: we only use your instance email for verification (deleted within 90 days).

There’s also an option to join the review committee if you want more in-depth insight into how decisions are made and discussed.

Link to pilot: https://wikimedia.sslsurvey.de/WBC-Hosting-Policy-Pilot-Application. 

Also, please consider sharing the pilot application with those around you active on Wikibase. It would help a lot!

Thank you for participating. 

Valerie on behalf of Wikibase Cloud