Warning banners appear when Wikipedia editors believe an article has issues that need attention. These notices alert readers that the content may not meet Wikipedia's standards and encourage further improvement. Common types of banners include:
A notability warning, suggesting the subject may not be considered significant enough for its own article
An advertising warning, indicating the content sounds promotional rather than neutral
A neutrality warning, signaling that the article may be biased or one-sided
A cleanup warning, pointing out problems with formatting, tone, or structure
These banners aren't meant to be permanent, but they won't be removed until the issues are resolved. To understand what prompted the banner, review the article's edit history and Talk page. Editors sometimes leave notes explaining their concerns and what would need to change. If they haven't, you may have an opportunity to suggest changes and fix it.
For step-by-step instructions, read our How-To Guide on getting warning banners removed.
