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This template returns the number of featured articles as recorded at Featured articles. The count at Featured articles is scrupulously updated and due to chronic server issues it is in general more accurate than.

Method for verifying accuracy
Logged-in users can use the MediaWiki API to verify the featured article count. Go to [/api.php?action=query&format=xml&list=categorymembers&cmtitle=Category:Featured_articles&cmlimit=5000], type

into your browser's address bar, and press enter.