Wikipedia

Experience the ultimate Wikipedia journey with the official app, the world's most extensive repository of knowledge. Dive into an ad-free, cost-free world of learning, accessible directly from your mobile device. With the app, you have the power to explore over 40 million articles across more than 300 languages, anytime, anywhere.

Why You'll Love This App

1. It's Free and Open

   Wikipedia is the encyclopedia that thrives on community contributions, where anyone can edit. Its articles are freely licensed, and the app's code is fully open source. It's a collaborative effort by a global community dedicated to providing you with unlimited, reliable, and neutral information.

2. No Ads

   Wikipedia isn't just a place to learn; it's a sanctuary free from advertising. Developed by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation, which champions Wikipedia, this app ensures a learning environment that's perpetually ad-free and respects your privacy by not tracking your data.

3. Read in Your Language

   With the ability to search through 40 million articles in over 300 languages, the app caters to your linguistic preferences. Set and switch between your preferred languages seamlessly as you browse or read.

4. Use It Offline

   With "My lists," you can save your favorite articles and enjoy Wikipedia offline. Organize articles into named lists across different languages, and access them across all your devices, even without an internet connection.

5. Attention to Detail and Night Mode

   The app enhances Wikipedia's minimalist charm with a user-friendly, distraction-free interface focused on reading. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text sizes and choose from themes like pure black, dark, sepia, or light for a more comfortable read.

Broaden Your Horizon with These Features

1. Customize Your Explore Feed

   The "Explore" feature curates a personalized feed of Wikipedia content, including current events, popular articles, captivating freely-licensed photos, historical events of the day, and recommendations based on your reading history.

2. Find and Search

   Effortlessly locate information with in-article searches or the app's top search bar. Enhance your search experience with emojis or voice commands for a more interactive approach.

We'd Love Your Feedback

1. To send feedback from the app:

   Navigate to the menu, select "Settings," then find "Send app feedback" under the "About" section.

2. Contribute to the App:

   If you're versed in Java and the Android SDK, your contributions are welcome! Learn more at: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Team/Android/App_hacking

3. Permissions Explained:

   Understand the permissions required by the app at: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions

4. Privacy Policy:

   Review our privacy policy here: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy

5. Terms of Use:

   Familiarize yourself with our terms of use: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use

6. About the Wikimedia Foundation:

   The Wikimedia Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Wikipedia and other Wiki projects, is primarily funded through donations. Discover more at: https://wikimediafoundation.org/

What's New in the Latest Version 2.7.50506-r-2024-10-08

Last updated on Oct 16, 2024

• General bug fixes and enhancements.