What short slogan appears under Wikipedia's name on its English site?

The short slogan under Wikipedia’s name on its English site is “The Free Encyclopedia.” It appears beneath the wordmark in the project’s familiar puzzle-globe logo.

The phrase describes Wikipedia’s central idea: an encyclopedia that readers can use without paying, while its articles are written and maintained through open collaboration. “Free” refers primarily to freedom of access and reuse, not merely to price. Wikipedia began in 2001, founded by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger, and the Wikimedia Foundation has hosted it since 2003.

The slogan is part of the English-language branding, so other language editions may display translated versions or use different local treatments. It is also easy to confuse the slogan with Wikipedia’s mission of providing free knowledge, but “The Free Encyclopedia” is the canonical wording shown beneath the English logo.