Discover the official app for Wikipedia, the world’s largest repository of knowledge. Experience the ultimate Wikipedia journey on your mobile device, completely ad-free and at no cost, forever. With the official Wikipedia app, dive into over 40 million articles across more than 300 languages, accessible anytime, anywhere.
Why You'll Love This App
It's Free and Open
Wikipedia stands as the encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Its articles are freely licensed, and the app’s code is 100% open source. The essence of Wikipedia is powered by a community dedicated to providing unlimited access to free, reliable, and neutral information.
No Ads
Wikipedia is a sanctuary for learning, not a billboard for ads. Developed by the Wikimedia Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the pursuit of open knowledge, this app ensures your experience remains ad-free and your data remains untracked.
Read in Your Language
Explore 40 million articles in over 300 languages, making it the world’s largest source of information at your fingertips. Set and switch between your preferred languages seamlessly while browsing or reading.
Use It Offline
Save your favorite articles and enjoy Wikipedia offline with the “My lists” feature. Customize your lists and gather articles in different languages. Your saved articles and reading lists sync across all your devices, ensuring access even without an internet connection.
Attention to Detail and Night Mode
The app honors Wikipedia’s simplicity while enhancing your reading experience. Its beautiful and distraction-free interface focuses on the essentials. Adjust text size and choose from pure black, dark, sepia, or light themes for a personalized reading experience.
Broaden Your Horizon with These Features
Customize Your Explore Feed
The "Explore" feature curates recommended Wikipedia content, including current events, popular articles, captivating freely-licensed photos, historical events, and suggestions based on your reading history.
Find and Search
Effortlessly locate what you need by searching within articles or using the top search bar. Enhance your search experience with emojis or voice-enabled search.
We'd Love Your Feedback
To Send Feedback from the App:
Navigate to the menu, select "Settings", and in the "About" section, tap "Send app feedback".
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.
Permissions Explained:
For details on the permissions required by the app, visit https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions.
Privacy Policy:
Read our privacy policy at https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy.
Terms of Use:
Review our terms of use at https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use.
About the Wikimedia Foundation:
The Wikimedia Foundation, a charitable nonprofit organization, supports and operates Wikipedia and other Wiki projects, 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.
