Luhn algorithm

Summary

Luhn algorithm is an algorithm^[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of algorithm entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,131 views/month).^[2]

Key Facts

• Luhn algorithm's instance of is recorded as algorithm^[3].
• Luhn algorithm's instance of is recorded as check digit^[4].
• Hans Peter Luhn is named after Luhn algorithm^[5].
• Luhn algorithm's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02s9q9^[6].
• Luhn algorithm's facet of is recorded as management cybernetics^[7].
• Luhn algorithm's described by source is recorded as ISO/IEC 7812^[8].
• Luhn algorithm's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://stackoverflow.com/tags/luhn^[9].
• Luhn algorithm's Quora topic ID is recorded as Luhn-Algorithm^[10].
• Luhn algorithm's Rosetta Code page ID is recorded as Luhn_test_of_credit_card_numbers^[11].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include algorithm^[3] and check digit^[4].

History and Context

Hans Peter Luhn is named after Luhn algorithm^[5].

Why It Matters

Luhn algorithm ranks in the top 1% of algorithm entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,131 views/month).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[12] It is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[13]