Is Larry Sanger A-List?
No — Larry Sanger is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
Nupedia Editor-in-Chief
Sanger takes on the role of editor-in-chief for Nupedia. This marked his entry into the world of collaborative online knowledge projects.
Wikipedia Co-founder
Sanger co-founds Wikipedia and coins its name, establishing early guidelines. While Wikipedia became massive, Sanger didn't directly financially benefit.
Departure from Wikipedia
Sanger leaves Wikipedia due to disagreements. This limited his direct influence on the project and its financial success.
Encyclopedia of Earth Involvement
Sanger joins the Encyclopedia of Earth project. He hoped to bring more structured, expert-driven content.
Citizendium Founder
Sanger founds Citizendium, an alternative encyclopedia project. This project didn't achieve Wikipedia's scale.
Everipedia Advisor
Sanger becomes an advisor to Everipedia, a blockchain-based encyclopedia. This gave him an opportunity to contribute to a new type of encyclopedia.
Online Knowledge Commentator
Sanger continues as a commentator on online knowledge projects. Continues to give talks and advise projects.
Last updated: February 23, 2026