This task covers adding a "References added" count to the [[ https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Growth/Positive_reinforcement#Impact_3 | new Impact module ]].
####User story & summary:
- As an **experienced editor**, I want the Impact module to reflect the policies and values of the wikis—specifically, that adding references is a core part of contributing high-quality content.
- As a **newcomer**, I want to see a count ofhow many references I ha’ve added to articles in my Impact moduleWikipedia articles, so that I canso I can better understand that Wikipedia values verifiable accuracy and citing reliable, authoritative sources.
- As a **librarian** participating in the 1Lib1Ref campaign, I want a visible count of references I’ve added in the Impact module, so I can track my contributions and share the impact of my work.
#### Background:
Verifiability and citing reliable sources are foundational to Wikipedia:
>All articles must strive for verifiable accuracy with citations based on reliable sources
[[ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Five_pillars | Wikipedia:Five_pillars ]]
> Among standard quality indicators, the number of references has the greatest effect—more references are associated with a lower probability of deletion. This is followed by the number of wikilinks. While longer page length also lowers deletion probability, its impact is smaller compared to references and wikilinks.
[[ https://analytics.wikimedia.org/published/reports/content_translation/cx_del_rate_factors_v2_2025_T389676.html#translations-using-desktop | Factors Affecting Deletion of Translated Articles ]]
As a librarian participating 1Lib1Ref campaign, I want to see a references added count in my Impact module, so that I can track my work and share how many references I have added.
####Design:
TBD
####Acceptance Criteria:
Given I'm a logged in editor using a regular account (not a temporary account),
When I'm viewing my New Impact Module on my homepage, Special:Impact, or viewing my Impact module transcluded on another page,
Then I can see a count of how many references I have added to articles