Wikipedia

The official app for Wikipedia is your gateway to the world's largest source of information, providing an unparalleled Wikipedia experience on your mobile device. This app is completely ad-free and free of charge, forever. With the official Wikipedia app, you can dive into over 40 million articles across more than 300 languages, anytime and anywhere.

== Why You'll Love This App ==

1. It's Free and Open

   Wikipedia is the encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Articles on Wikipedia are freely licensed, and the app's code is 100% open source. At its core, Wikipedia is driven by a community dedicated to providing unlimited access to free, reliable, and neutral information.

2. No Ads

   Wikipedia is a sanctuary for learning, not a billboard for advertising. Developed by the Wikimedia Foundation, a nonprofit organization, this app embodies our commitment to open knowledge. It remains ad-free and never tracks your data.

3. Read in Your Language

   With access to 40 million articles in over 300 languages, you can explore the world's largest source of information in your preferred language. Easily switch between languages while browsing or reading.

4. Use It Offline

   Save your favorite articles to read Wikipedia offline using "My lists". Organize your articles into named lists across different languages. Your saved articles and reading lists are synced across all your devices, available even without an internet connection.

5. Attention to Detail and Night Mode

   The app respects Wikipedia's simplicity while enhancing your reading experience. Enjoy a beautiful, distraction-free interface that lets you focus on what matters most: reading articles. Customize text size and choose from pure black, dark, sepia, or light themes for the most comfortable reading experience.

== Broaden Your Horizon with These Features ==

1. Customize Your Explore Feed

   The "Explore" feature offers a curated selection of Wikipedia content, including current events, popular articles, captivating freely-licensed photos, historical events, and articles tailored to your reading history.

2. Find and Search

   Easily locate what you need with in-article searches or the top search bar. Use your favorite emojis or voice search to find content quickly.

== We'd Love Your Feedback ==

1. To Send Feedback from the App:

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

2. Contribute to the App:

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

3. Permissions Needed:

   For an explanation of the permissions required by the app, visit: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions

4. Privacy Policy:

   Read our privacy policy at: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy

5. Terms of Use:

   Familiarize yourself with 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. It is primarily funded through donations. For more information, please visit: 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.