Wikipedia:Former administrators/reason/for cause
For cause: These are administrators who were desysopped in response to concerns of misuse. Except for early cases in the project history, decisions to revoke adminship have been made or ratified by the Arbitration Committee, or the admin recall process. Adminship to these users is typically only returnable through a request for adminship or another condition set by the Arbitration Committee. Those administrators who resigned while a case was pending are listed as resigned, with a note linking to their related ArbCom case.
Users still able to edit
These users have not been fully blocked/locked and are not noted as deceased.
| Former administrator | Desysopping | How | Reason/by whom (where applicable)[1] | Last edit/log | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168... (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | March 7, 2004 | Developer | Misuse of administrative tools by Eloquence | April 21, 2004 | |
| A Man In Black (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | July 1, 2009 | Case | ArbCom decision | June 15, 2009 | |
| Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 17, 2005 | Developer | Misuse of administrative tools by Tim Starling | May 2, 2019 | Failed re-adminship Had used developer rights to temporarily grant himself adminship shortly before starting his above-linked second adminship request |
| Alex Shih (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 12, 2019 | Motion | ArbCom decision | August 19, 2022 | Former arbitrator, checkuser, and oversighter |
| AlisonW (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | July 16, 2023 | Case | ArbCom decision | December 16, 2024 | Was former administrator VampWillow |
| Alkivar (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | November 8, 2007 | Case | ArbCom decision | January 10, 2022 | |
| Altenmann (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | April 10, 2010 | Motion | Sock puppetry | 2025 to present | |
| Arthur Rubin (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | August 16, 2017 | Case | ArbCom decision | October 20, 2022 | Currently partially blocked |
| Can't sleep, clown will eat me (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | July 19, 2008 | Motion | Unresponsive to ArbCom | July 18, 2008 | Oldest motion recorded in the index |
| Carlossuarez46 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | April 8, 2021 | Motion | ArbCom decision | March 29, 2021 | |
| Carnildo (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | July 5, 2012 | Motion | Misuse of administrative tools | 2025 to present | |
| Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 9, 2015 | Case | ArbCom decision | October 18, 2023 | Former arbitrator, checkuser and oversighter |
| DangerousPanda (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | December 26, 2014 | Case | ArbCom decision | December 27, 2014 | |
| Dbachmann (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | April 5, 2023 | Motion | ArbCom decision | April 1, 2023 | |
| Ed Poor (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | December 23, 2005 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | Former bureaucrat Failed re-adminship |
| El Sandifer (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | November 6, 2013 | Motion | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | Assumed current username in 2021 |
| EncycloPetey (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | September 8, 2012 | Motion | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Enigmaman (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 6, 2019 | Case | ArbCom decision | April 10, 2023 | |
| Fastily (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | November 19, 2024 | Recalled | Recall petition | November 19, 2024 | First removal under the administrator recall system |
| FeloniousMonk (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | September 24, 2008 | Case | ArbCom decision | August 23, 2010 | |
| Fram (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | June 26, 2019 | Bureaucrat upholding Office action | Office action upheld by Primefac | 2025 to present | Original office action performed on June 10 Case taken over by the Arbitration Committee Related discussion Failed re-adminship Also known as EngFram |
| Fred Bauder (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | November 11, 2018 | Bureaucrat | Misuse of administrative tools by Maxim | February 15, 2023 | Former arbitrator, checkuser, and oversighter |
| Geogre (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | July 29, 2009 | Motion | Sock puppetry | July 30, 2009 | |
| Geschichte (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | March 17, 2022 | Motion | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Graham87 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | November 20, 2024 | Recalled | Recall petition | 2025 to present | Current importer Failed re-adminship |
| Guanaco (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | April 12, 2006 | Case | ArbCom decision | May 28, 2021 | |
| Hawkeye7 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 20, 2012 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | Failed re-adminship (1, 2, 3) |
| Hemanshu (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | January 3, 2009 | Notice | Sock puppetry | November 16, 2021 | |
| Ironholds (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | August 13, 2013 | Case | ArbCom decision | May 22, 2016 | |
| JeanetteMartin (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 27, 2015 | Notice | Sock puppetry | 2025 to present | |
| Jonathunder (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 26, 2022 | Case | ArbCom decision | February 21, 2022 | |
| Kafziel (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | January 27, 2014 | Case | ArbCom decision | January 6, 2024 | No edits between 2014 and 2020 or between 2020 and 2024 |
| Kils (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 31, 2003 | Developer | Misuse of administrative tools by Eloquence | March 8, 2014 | Failed re-adminship |
| Kudpung (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | March 1, 2020 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Kwamikagami (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | July 18, 2012 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Kww (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | August 3, 2015 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Magioladitis (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | September 4, 2017 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Malcolm (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | January 2, 2012 | Notice | Sock puppetry | August 23, 2022 | |
| Malik Shabazz (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | August 18, 2015 | Notice (L1) | ArbCom decision | June 3, 2019 | Related arbitration case Related arbitration motion |
| Marine 69-71 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | November 7, 2024 | Motion | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Marudubshinki (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | October 19, 2006 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | Now Gwern |
| Master Jay (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | April 16, 2025 | Recalled | Recall petition | 2025 to present | |
| MONGO (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | December 16, 2006 | Case | ArbCom decision | August 14, 2023 | Failed re-adminship (1, 2) |
| Mzajac (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 6, 2024 | Case | ArbCom decision | September 16, 2024 | |
| Nichalp (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 13, 2009 | Notice | Unresponsive to ArbCom | January 31, 2009 | Former bureaucrat and oversighter |
| Nightscream (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | January 18, 2014 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Nihonjoe (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | April 13, 2024 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | Global renamer and former bureaucrat |
| NSLE (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 10, 2006 | Notice | Sock puppetry | January 5, 2008 | Now Chacor |
| Rama (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 6, 2019 | Case | ArbCom decision | February 19, 2024 | |
| Rama's Arrow (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 19, 2007 | Case | ArbCom decision | August 26, 2007 | |
| RexxS (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | March 26, 2021 | Case | ArbCom decision | February 25, 2021 | |
| Rich Farmbrough (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 15, 2012 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | Failed re-adminship |
| Ricky81682 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | October 5, 2016 | Notice | Sock puppetry | 2025 to present | |
| Sade (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 3, 2009 | Notice | Sock puppetry | February 9, 2009 | |
| SchuminWeb (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | March 29, 2013 | Case | ArbCom decision | December 20, 2012 | |
| Seabhcan (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | December 16, 2006 | Case | ArbCom decision | April 28, 2021 | |
| Shreshth91 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | August 7, 2007 | Notice | Misuse of administrative tools | February 26, 2023 | |
| Soap (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | December 30, 2015 | Notice | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Tango (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 16, 2008 | Case | ArbCom decision | April 12, 2013 | Failed re-adminship |
| Tanthalas39 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 4, 2010 | Notice (L1) | Wheel warring | May 4, 2010 | |
| Tinucherian (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | April 18, 2025 | Motion | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Trusilver (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | March 15, 2010 | Motion | Misuse of administrative tools | June 30, 2021 | |
| Will Beback (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 27, 2012 | Case | ArbCom decision | March 4, 2014 | |
| William M. Connolley (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | September 13, 2009 | Case | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present | |
| Yanksox (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 23, 2007 | Founder | Wheel warring (ArbCom confirmed) by Jimbo Wales | April 14, 2015 | |
| Yngvadottir (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | October 23, 2015 | Notice (L2) | ArbCom decision | 2025 to present |
Blocked or locked
These former administrators are currently blocked or locked. Unless otherwise noted, they are indefinitely blocked in the English Wikipedia. See also: Former administrators who resigned from adminship and are currently blocked or locked
| Former administrator | Desysopping | How | Reason/by whom (where applicable)[1] | Blocked | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 21, 2005 | Case | Unresponsive to ArbCom | September 4, 2009 | |
| Archtransit (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 19, 2008 | Notice | Sock puppetry | February 19, 2008 | |
| Athaenara (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | October 12, 2022 | Notice (L2) | ArbCom decision | October 12, 2022 | Related arbitration case Original block performed on October 11 and reversed/reinstated the next day |
| Bedford (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | July 26, 2008 | Founder | Conduct unbecoming of an administrator by Jimbo Wales | August 9, 2022 | Ban discussion |
| BrownHairedGirl (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | January 30, 2020 | Case | ArbCom decision | August 26, 2023 | ArbCom ban decision |
| Betacommand (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 4, 2007 | Case | ArbCom decision | December 2, 2017 | Now Δ |
| Cirt (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | September 10, 2011 | Case | ArbCom decision | June 28, 2019 | Please refer to Sockpuppet investigations for more accounts |
| Cool3 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | January 14, 2010 | Notice (L1) | Sock puppetry | March 4, 2010 | Now Cool three |
| Craigy144 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | January 30, 2010 | Motion | Unresponsive to ArbCom | January 20, 2010 | |
| Edgar181 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | December 5, 2019 | Motion | Sock puppetry | December 5, 2019 | |
| Eyrian (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | November 29, 2007 | Case | ArbCom decision | November 29, 2007 | |
| Freestylefrappe (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 12, 2006 | Case | ArbCom decision | October 4, 2006 | Now Ya ya ya ya ya ya |
| Henrygb (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 23, 2007 | Case | ArbCom decision | May 23, 2007 | |
| Husnock (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | December 18, 2006 | Steward | Misuse of administrative tools (ArbCom confirmed) by Jon Harald Søby (log) | September 4, 2018 | Now OberRanks |
| Isis~enwiki (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 4, 2003 | Founder | Legal threats by Jimbo Wales | February 4, 2003 | |
| Karmafist (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 6, 2006 | Founder | Wheel warring (ArbCom confirmed) by Jimbo Wales | August 30, 2006 | |
| Od Mishehu (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | June 5, 2019 | Notice (L2) | Sock puppetry | June 5, 2019 | |
| Pastor Theo (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | September 14, 2009 | Notice (L1) | Reincarnation of banned user | September 14, 2009 | |
| Robdurbar (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | April 19, 2007 | Steward | Misuse of administrative tools (ArbCom confirmed) by Jon Harald Søby (log) | April 19, 2007 | |
| Rodhullandemu (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 26, 2011 | Motion | Misuse of administrative tools | March 16, 2011 | Related arbitration case Globally banned by the Wikimedia Foundation |
| Runcorn (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 30, 2007 | Notice | Sock puppetry | May 30, 2007 | Globally banned by the community and the Wikimedia Foundation (as Poetlister) |
| Ryulong (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | May 24, 2009 | Case | ArbCom decision | January 29, 2015 | ArbCom case about the ban |
| Scottywong (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | July 10, 2023 | Case | ArbCom decision | July 9, 2023 | Self-block |
Secret: RenamedUser jaskldjslak901 (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA)
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December 24, 2014 | Notice | ArbCom decision | October 8, 2015 | Indefinitely blocked by ArbCom Previously held admin rights with two other accounts; all have since been renamed |
| Stevertigo (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | October 23, 2005 | Case | ArbCom decision | August 4, 2015 | Ban discussion |
Deceased
These former administrators have died. See also: Administrators who died in office, Administrators who died after they resigned, and Administrators who died and were desysopped for inactivity
| Former administrator | Desysopping | Reason/by whom (where applicable)[1] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreadstar (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | March 28, 2015 | ArbCom decision | Death announced January 18, 2016 Mark Wilson's obituary |
| Kevin Gorman (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | January 18, 2016 | ArbCom decision | Death announced July 29, 2016 Kevin Gorman's obituary |
| RHaworth (talk · contribs · blocks · protections · deletions · page moves · rights · RfA) | February 1, 2020 | ArbCom decision | Roger Haworth's obituary |