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Wikipedia 'External Links' Protocol Anomaly Rate
This page monitors the use of rare or unusual protocols within Wikipedia's external links. While most links use common protocols like 'http' or 'https', this analysis highlights those that deviate from the norm. These anomalies can indicate potential issues such as malformed URLs, experimental usage, or foreshadow future link rot. By tracking these unusual protocols, we gain a unique perspective on the dynamic nature of Wikipedia's link structure and identify potential areas for improvement and maintenance.
The data presented here is derived from the analysis of Wikipedia's extensive link dataset. We count the occurrences of protocols that are infrequently encountered and calculate the percentage of all external links they represent. This provides a quantitative measure of the 'strangeness' within the link ecosystem.