How Wikipedia Works is a 2008 book by Phoebe Ayers, Charles Matthews, and Ben Yates.

Published by No Starch Press, it is a how-to reference book for using and contributing to the Wikipedia encyclopedia, targeted at "students, professors, and everyday experts and fans".

The book was originally published under the GNU Free Documentation License.

"[3] David Weeks of MyMac.com called it a "fine reference guide" and praised its comprehensive content, but mildly criticized the book's length.

He recommended that readers start by skimming through the book and consult it later for more detailed guidance when editing.