Top 10 list (American Transparency Project)
| USApedia Stats | |
|---|---|
| Pages | 9,396 |
| Edits | 25,941 |
| Drilldown counts | |
| Organizatios | 1,154 |
| Programs | 408 |
Top 10 ways this project helps people understand the U.S. government
- More openness — We push for a clear, public website full of information about the government, using official sources so everyone can see how things are organized and run.
- Builds trust — When people can see what the government does, how it spends money, and how it affects their lives, they feel more confident in it.
- Easy-to-use software — USApedia runs on the same system as Wikipedia, one of the most popular websites in the world.[1]
- Covers more than just basic charts — It includes not only federal agencies but also partner groups and companies that work with the government.
- Simple search — Type in any word or phrase, and it searches page titles, text, and some extra details to show matching results from the whole site.
- Easy filtering and browsing — You can sort and filter organizations and programs by things like type, main agency, sponsor, law that created it, and more. Check the live lists here: Special:Drilldown/Organization (organizations) and Special:Drilldown/Program (programs).
- Up-to-date info — Pages get updated right away when policies, funding, leaders, or other details change, so the information stays current.
- Helps everyone understand — It makes it easier for government workers, reporters, researchers, and regular people to learn about agencies and programs.
- Tracks programs clearly — The site lists government programs with details like name, type, sponsoring agency, law that started it, purpose, start date, initial funding, how long it lasts, and whether it's still active or historic.
- Supports open government — Overall, it helps make government information easier to find and use, which is something most Americans want.
About the OpenUSA Project
The OpenUSA Project (including USApedia) is a simple, low-cost wiki that gathers public information about U.S. federal agencies, programs, partners, contractors, and more. The goal is to make this info easy to find, search, and keep up to date for everyday people, government staff, and anyone curious.
Main features:
- Gathers info in one place — Pulls from official sources to explain programs, results, and how things work.
- Helps with trust and accountability — Fresh updates and open access let people see clearly how government uses money and resources.
- Costs very little — Runs cheaply while letting people share and work together on information.
- Anyone can help — People sign up to add accurate, checked facts, following basic rules.
- Keeps things safe and correct — Rules and checks make sure info is right, sensitive details are protected, and mistakes get fixed quickly.
This site is just one helpful tool among many for learning about and getting involved with government.
How to get involved
- [Fill out this form](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=6McPC4D0wUmjAqAV-FZ3APpSmYq17dVIoweOg48yiJNUQVBFR1JYQzBIV082OVJNNkhQMlREMlFOViQlQCN0PWcu) to become an editor. We welcome help from beginners to experts, and we're always making editing easier.
- Tell your friends about the wiki.
- Dive in and look around — for example, check the growing list of 1,154 organizations in Category:Organizations or explore programs at Special:Drilldown/Program (live counts update automatically).
Most Americans, no matter their politics, want government to be open and accountable. Surveys from places like the Pew Research Center show strong support for more transparency and trust in how government works.[2]
References
- ↑ https://www.semrush.com/website/wikipedia.org/overview/
- ↑ See, e.g., Pew Research Center reports on trust in government and calls for greater disclosure.