Wikipedia

The official Wikipedia app brings the world's largest source of information directly to your mobile device, offering an unparalleled, ad-free experience at no cost. Dive into over 40 million articles available in more than 300 languages, allowing you to explore a vast array of knowledge anytime, anywhere.

== Why You'll Love This App ==

1. It's Free and Open

   Wikipedia stands as the encyclopedia that anyone can edit, embodying the spirit of open knowledge. Its articles are freely licensed, and the app's code is completely open source. At its core, Wikipedia thrives on a community dedicated to providing you with unlimited access to free, reliable, and neutral information.

2. No Ads

   Unlike many apps, Wikipedia is a sanctuary for learning, devoid of advertisements. Developed by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation, which champions and manages Wikipedia, this app ensures an ad-free experience that respects your privacy by never 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 a global audience. You can set your preferred languages within the app and seamlessly switch between them, enhancing your reading experience.

4. Use It Offline

   Enjoy the convenience of offline reading by saving your favorite articles to "My lists". You can organize articles into named lists across different languages, and these are synced across all your devices, ensuring access to your collections even without an internet connection.

5. Attention to Detail and Night Mode

   The app's design celebrates Wikipedia's simplicity while enhancing user experience. A clean, distraction-free interface focuses on the content, with customizable text sizes and themes including pure black, dark, sepia, or light, to suit your reading preferences.

== Broaden Your Horizon with These Features ==

1. Customize Your Explore Feed

   The "Explore" feature curates recommended Wikipedia content, including current events, popular articles, stunning freely-licensed photos, historical events, and suggestions tailored to your reading history, ensuring you stay informed and engaged.

2. Find and Search

   Effortlessly locate information using the search functionality within articles or through the app's top search bar. Enhance your search experience with emojis or voice-enabled search for quicker results.

== We'd Love Your Feedback ==

1. To Send Feedback from the App:

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

2. Contribute to the App:

   If you're skilled in Java and the Android SDK, we welcome your contributions. Learn more about how you can help at: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Team/Android/App_hacking.

3. App Permissions:

   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:

   Review 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 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and operating Wikipedia and other Wiki projects. It is primarily funded through donations. Learn 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.