Wikipedia

The official app for Wikipedia offers an unparalleled experience on your mobile device, providing access to the world’s largest repository of knowledge. Completely ad-free and available at no cost, this app brings you over 40 million articles in more than 300 languages, ensuring you can explore and learn anytime, anywhere.

== Why You'll Love This App ==

1. It's Free and Open

   Wikipedia is the encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Its articles are freely licensed, and the app's code is 100% open source. The community behind Wikipedia is dedicated to providing you with unlimited, free, reliable, and neutral information.

2. No Ads

   Wikipedia is a sanctuary for learning, free from advertisements. Developed by the Wikimedia Foundation, a nonprofit organization, this app ensures an ad-free experience that respects your privacy by not tracking your data.

3. Read in Your Language

   With the ability to search through 40 million articles across over 300 languages, you can set your preferred languages within the app and effortlessly switch between them while browsing or reading.

4. Use It Offline

   Save your favorite articles to "My lists" for offline reading. Organize articles in different languages under custom-named lists. These saved articles and reading lists sync across your devices, ensuring access even without an internet connection.

5. Attention to Detail and Night Mode

   The app enhances Wikipedia’s simplicity with a beautiful, distraction-free interface that keeps the focus on reading. Adjust text size and choose from themes like pure black, dark, sepia, or light for your ideal reading experience.

== Broaden Your Horizon with These Features ==

1. Customize Your Explore Feed

   The "Explore" feature presents you with recommended Wikipedia content, including current events, popular articles, captivating freely-licensed photos, historical events, and suggestions based on your reading history.

2. Find and Search

   Effortlessly find what you need with in-article searches or the top search bar. You can also search using emojis or voice commands for a more interactive experience.

== We'd Love Your Feedback ==

1. To Send Feedback from the App:

   Navigate to the menu, tap "Settings," and in the "About" section, select "Send app feedback."

2. Contribute to the App:

   If you're experienced with Java and the Android SDK, we welcome your contributions. Learn more at: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Team/Android/App_hacking

3. Explanation of Permissions:

   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 at: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy

5. Terms of Use:

   Read our terms of use at: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use

6. About the Wikimedia Foundation:

   The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization that supports and operates Wikipedia and other Wiki projects, funded mainly through donations. Visit our website for more information: 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.