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# [How to Convert Strings to Wikidata QIDs](https://blog.rayberger.org/how-to-convert-strings-to-wikidata-qids?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

TLDR: I made a tool to do this: Wikidata string to QID tool (source). Bulk adding information to Wikidata by hand is a pain. I have an idea for creating a map of MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) and their ownership (AT&T owns Cricket, Verizon...

Oct 29, 2025 · 2 min read · blog.rayberger.org  
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[Tom W](https://hashnode.com/@TomW)

[Nov 17, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-convert-strings-to-wikidata-qids/6901bd4fffc6d739503bf932/comment/691b5a776f5b4dc8cc3a6de9)

Thanks for this! It would be useful to indicate whether the search term is unique. For example, "Abercorn" is the name for at least nine Wikidata entries, but your tool just returns the first.