| Status | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stub | An article with little or no information, or not formatted even close to the manual of style. An otherwise-valid article without an article skeleton template may hold this status briefly; adding an appropriate skeleton promotes the article to "outline". A page which has little or no prospect of becoming an article (or being redirected to an article) would be tagged for speedy {{delete}} or nominated for {{vfd}} if what little information it conveys does not meet Wikivoyage's goals. |
| 2 | Outline | Has at least the normal introductory paragraph (this can be as short as a single sentence describing where it is located) and a template outline laid out for the article. Some of the sections of the template may have content, but not all of them. |
| 3 | Usable | Has at least a Get in section and one Eat and Sleep listing each with contact information. At least the most prominent attraction or activity is identified with directions. If the destination lacks a hotel or restaurant, the article says so and proposes possible alternatives. If possible, listings have geo-coordinates. |
| 4 | Guide | A brief general overview allows the voyager to understand why this destination is of historic, geographic or cultural interest. The article describes different choices for accommodation and eating/drinking (if applicable) and information on multiple attractions and things to do. Listings and layout closely match the manual of style. For huge city articles, all district articles are at least "usable" status. There are clear explanations of multiple ways to get in, clear information on getting around (preferably including a map with point-of-interest markers), and suggestions for where to go next, with one-liner descriptions. Should have a custom page-banner. |
| 5 | Star | Has a tourist-style map with point-of-interest markers showing how to get around the destination, with major attractions, restaurants, etc. that match the listings in the guide. Layout and listing formats either match the manual of style exactly or are the exception that proves the rule. Any district articles are at least "guide" status. Prose is not only near-perfect grammatically but also tight, effective, and enjoyable. At least one good-quality photo accompanies the article; preferably 2-3 showing famous or important attractions. |
Insert the Wiki Markup listed in one of the three tables below in order to display a guide's maturity rating:
| Wiki Markup | Display |
|---|---|
| {{stub}} | |
| {{outlinecity}} | |
| {{usablecity}} | |
| {{guidecity}} | |
| {{starcity}} |
| Wiki Markup | Display |
|---|---|
| {{stub}} | |
| {{outlinedistrict}} | |
| {{usabledistrict}} | |
| {{guidedistrict}} | |
| {{stardistrict}} |
| Wiki Markup | Display |
|---|---|
| {{stub}} | |
| {{outlineruralarea}} | |
| {{usableruralarea}} | |
| {{guideruralarea}} | |
| {{starruralarea}} |