Infobox product is WikiPartner's standard infobox for notable consumer products, devices, equipment, manufactured goods, product models, footwear, electronics, appliances, and other identifiable products.
All parameters are optional. Add only information supported by reliable sources. Empty fields are automatically hidden.
Adding this template to an article also generates WikiPartner Product structured data automatically. Editors do not need to create schema markup manually.
This template is intended for encyclopedic product information rather than live shopping data. Current prices, retailer stock, temporary availability, customer ratings, and similar changing commercial information should normally not be included.
Short usage
Use this version for most product articles.
{{Infobox product
| name =
| image =
| image_alt =
| caption =
| product_type =
| brand =
| manufacturer =
| model =
| released =
| country_of_origin =
| website =
}}
Full usage
Use this version when more information about the product is available. Remove parameters that are not needed.
{{Infobox product
| name =
| other_name =
| image =
| image_alt =
| caption =
| product_type =
| brand =
| manufacturer =
| designer =
| model =
| product_id =
| sku =
| mpn =
| gtin =
| released =
| release_date_iso =
| discontinued =
| country_of_origin =
| material =
| color =
| dimensions =
| weight =
| features =
| predecessor =
| successor =
| awards =
| website =
}}
Examples
The examples below show both the wikitext entered by an editor and the finished WikiPartner infobox.
Product images are not included in these examples so the previews do not depend on a particular uploaded or copyrighted product image. Editors may add a properly licensed image when one is available.
Smartphone — iPhone 15
Wikitext
{{Infobox product
| name = iPhone 15
| product_type = Smartphone
| brand = Apple
| model = iPhone 15
| released = 22 September 2023
| release_date_iso = 2023-09-22
| material = Aluminum; color-infused glass
| color = Pink; Yellow; Green; Blue; Black
| features = USB-C; Dynamic Island; dual-camera system
| predecessor = iPhone 14
| successor = iPhone 16
| website = https://www.apple.com/iphone-15/
}}
Rendered infobox
Video game console — PlayStation 5
Wikitext
{{Infobox product
| name = PlayStation 5
| other_name = PS5
| product_type = Home video game console
| brand = PlayStation
| manufacturer = Sony Interactive Entertainment
| model = PlayStation 5
| released = 12 November 2020
| release_date_iso = 2020-11-12
| features = Ultra-high-speed SSD; ray tracing; 4K gaming; DualSense support
| predecessor = PlayStation 4
| website = https://www.playstation.com/ps5/
}}
Rendered infobox
Footwear — Nike Air Max 1
Wikitext
{{Infobox product
| name = Nike Air Max 1
| other_name = Air Max 1
| product_type = Athletic shoe
| brand = Nike
| manufacturer = Nike, Inc.
| designer = Tinker Hatfield
| model = Air Max 1
| released = 1987
| features = Visible Nike Air cushioning
}}
Rendered infobox
Usage notes
- Use
namefor the commonly recognized product name. - Use
other_namefor another widely recognized product name, abbreviation, or model name. - Use
imagefor the product image filename only. Do not includeFile:.... - Use
image_altfor short alternative text describing the image. - Use only properly licensed images.
- Use
captiononly when the image needs a useful caption. - Use
product_typefor a concise category such as smartphone, video game console, athletic shoe, camera, appliance, or agricultural machine. - The older
typeparameter is accepted as an alias forproduct_type. - Use
brandfor the brand under which the product is marketed. - Use
manufacturerfor the organization responsible for manufacturing the product when this is clearly documented. - Do not automatically assume that the brand owner and physical manufacturer are the same organization.
- Use
designerwhen the product has a clearly credited designer or design team. - Use
modelfor the official model name or model identifier. - Use
product_idfor another meaningful product identifier that does not fit SKU, MPN, or GTIN. - Use
skuonly for an established stock keeping unit that is meaningful to the product being described. - Use
mpnfor the manufacturer's official part number. - Use
gtinonly for a verified Global Trade Item Number. - A GTIN should normally contain 8, 12, 13, or 14 digits.
- Use
releasedfor the human-readable product release date or year. - Use
release_date_isoonly when an exact release date is known. Use theYYYY-MM-DDformat. - Use
discontinuedfor the human-readable date or year when production or sale of the product officially ended. - Use
country_of_originonly when the product's country of origin can be stated accurately. - Do not confuse country of origin with the headquarters of the brand owner.
- Use
materialfor important product materials. Separate multiple materials with semicolons. - Use
colorwhen product colors are important and stable. Separate several colors with semicolons. - Use
dimensionsfor a clearly identified set of physical dimensions and include units. - Use
weightwith an appropriate unit. - Use
featuresfor a short list of major defining product features rather than advertising claims. - Use
predecessorandsuccessoronly when a clear product-generation relationship exists. - Use
awardsonly for major product awards supported by reliable sources. - Use
websiteonly for an official product page or official manufacturer page directly related to the product. - The older
urlparameter is accepted as an alias forwebsite. - Do not add current retailer prices, stock availability, temporary discounts, user ratings, or review scores to an encyclopedic product infobox.
- Leave unused parameters out.
- Do not guess product identifiers, manufacturers, specifications, launch dates, materials, dimensions, or other technical information.
- Important information should be supported by reliable sources.
TemplateData
WikiPartner's standard infobox for notable consumer products, devices, equipment, manufactured goods, product models, footwear, electronics, appliances, and similar products.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | name | Commonly recognized name of the product. | String | optional |
| Other name | other_name | Another widely recognized name, abbreviation, or product name. | String | optional |
| Image | image | Product image filename without File markup. | File | optional |
| Image alternative text | image_alt alt | Short alternative text describing the product image. | String | optional |
| Image caption | caption | Short caption displayed below the product image. | String | optional |
| Product type | product_type type | General product category, such as smartphone, video game console, athletic shoe, camera, appliance, or agricultural machine. | String | optional |
| Brand | brand | Brand under which the product is marketed. | String | optional |
| Manufacturer | manufacturer | Organization responsible for manufacturing the product when clearly documented. | String | optional |
| Designer | designer | Credited product designer or design team when relevant. | String | optional |
| Model | model | Official model name or model identifier. | String | optional |
| Product ID | product_id | Another meaningful identifier for the product. | String | optional |
| SKU | sku | Stock Keeping Unit when meaningful and reliably documented. | String | optional |
| MPN | mpn | Manufacturer Part Number for the product. | String | optional |
| GTIN | gtin | Verified Global Trade Item Number containing 8, 12, 13, or 14 digits. | String | optional |
| Released | released | Human-readable product release date or year. | String | optional |
| Release date ISO | release_date_iso | Exact machine-readable release date in YYYY-MM-DD format. | String | optional |
| Discontinued | discontinued | Date or year the product was officially discontinued when applicable. | String | optional |
| Country of origin | country_of_origin | Country of origin of the product when accurately established. | String | optional |
| Material | material | Important materials used in the product. Separate multiple materials with semicolons. | String | optional |
| Color | color | Important or officially available product colors. | String | optional |
| Dimensions | dimensions | Physical product dimensions including units. | String | optional |
| Weight | weight | Product weight including the appropriate unit. | String | optional |
| Features | features | Short description of major defining product features. | String | optional |
| Predecessor | predecessor | Previous product in a clearly defined product generation or series. | String | optional |
| Successor | successor | Following product in a clearly defined product generation or series. | String | optional |
| Awards | awards | Major awards received by the product. | String | optional |
| Website | website url | Official product or manufacturer page directly associated with the product. | URL | optional |