The 25 Most-Read Wikipedia Articles of February 2026

Puerto Rican rapper (born 1994). Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and record producer dubbed the "King of Latin Trap." He is widely credited with bringing Spanish-language rap to mainstream global popularity and has broken multiple streaming records. His page spiked in February 2026 following a surprise album release announcement and a high-profile tour announcement across North America and Europe.

Multi-sport event in Italy. The 2026 Winter Olympics — officially the XXV Olympic Winter Games and commonly known as Milano Cortina 2026 — took place from 6 to 22 February 2026 across Lombardy and Northeast Italy. The games produced numerous memorable moments including Alysa Liu's historic double gold in figure skating, Eileen Gu's record-breaking halfpipe performance, and Ilia Malinin's quadruple Axel landing in the men's figure skating final.

American actor (1972–2026). Eric William Dane was best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan ("McSteamy") on the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy and as the menacing Bryce in the HBO series Euphoria. He also appeared in X-Men: The Last Stand and Marley & Me. Dane passed away in early 2026, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and fans that sent his Wikipedia page to nearly 5.2 million views in a single month.

American actor (1977–2026). James David Van Der Beek was best known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery on The WB's coming-of-age drama Dawson's Creek (1998–2003). He also starred as a fictionalized version of himself in the cult ABC sitcom Don't Trust the B in Apartment 23. Van Der Beek passed away in early 2026, and tributes from his Dawson's Creek co-stars Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams helped drive over 5 million page views.

American journalist (born 1971). Savannah Clark Guthrie is a broadcast journalist and attorney, best known as the main co-anchor of NBC's Today show, a position she has held since July 2012. Her Wikipedia page spiked in February 2026 following reports of behind-the-scenes tensions at NBC News and widespread discussion of her reported contract renegotiations.

American figure skater (born 2004). Ilia Malinin is a two-time World champion and the first skater in history to land a quad Axel in competition. At the 2026 Winter Olympics he delivered a historic free skate, successfully landing the quad Axel in Olympic competition for the first time ever. He is also a three-time Grand Prix Final champion and four-time U.S. national champion (2022–2026).

Chinese-American freestyle skier (born 2003). Eileen Feng Gu, also known by her Chinese name Gu Ailing (谷爱凌), represents China in halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air events. With three gold and three silver medals she is the most decorated freestyle skier in Winter Olympic history. At Milano Cortina 2026 she defended her halfpipe title, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest action sports athletes of her generation.