What is the name of the Wikipedia template used to mark a statement needing a citation?

The Wikipedia template used to mark a statement needing a citation is “Citation needed.” It appears as a small superscript tag after a claim and signals that an inline source should be supplied.

The tag supports Wikipedia’s verifiability policy, which requires material that is challenged or likely to be challenged to be backed by reliable published sources. It does not necessarily mean the statement is false; it means the article currently lacks a citation demonstrating the claim.

The phrase is also used outside Wikipedia as an internet meme, often humorously attached to dubious claims. The tag was first used on Wikipedia in 2006, while the template itself was created in 2005. A common mix-up is “Unreferenced,” which usually describes an entire article or section lacking sources, rather than one particular statement.