Commons New Uploads Screensaver
The Commons New Uploads screensaver streams real media files just uploaded to Wikimedia Commons. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Commons New Uploads screensaver works
The saver reads real recent upload log entries from Wikimedia Commons' own MediaWiki API.
Each entry shows a real file title and the real uploader's username.
The pipeline refreshes the feed regularly as new files are uploaded.
No key is required for this key-less public endpoint.
A worked example
A real photo file uploaded by a real Commons contributor scrolls past exactly as logged, moments after upload.
Settings & tips
- File titles and uploaders are real, unfiltered Wikimedia Commons activity.
- Accent recolours the ticker text.
- Commons hosts real freely-licensed media used across Wikipedia.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real upload data?
- Yes — real file uploads from Wikimedia Commons' own API.
- Is a key needed?
- No. Commons' recentchanges API is fully key-less.
- Are these the images actually shown?
- This feed shows real filenames and uploaders as text, not embedded thumbnails.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.