Reddit wiki
Community-maintained wiki pages inside a sub. Often more complete than vendor docs, and frequently cited as “the list.”
You cannot edit most wikis without earning it. You can make a public page so complete that wiki authors copy it with a link.
Outdated wiki rows become stale AI answers. Be the adult source they steal from.
Examples
- r/headphones wiki lists your model with the wrong impedance. Every shopping prompt inherits it until someone edits the wiki or a better table exists.
Related terms
Reddit citations are when an AI answer points at a thread or comment as evidence. They are one of the loudest unofficial ranking factors in consumer categories.
Topical authority is whether the web treats you as a serious source on a subject, not a one-off article farm.
UGC citations are AI references to forums, reviews, comments, and social posts — the stuff you do not fully control.
FAQ
Should we write their wiki? +
Only as a trusted regular, and without a pitch. Mods will revert a brochure.
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