Experience the world's largest source of information with the official Wikipedia app, designed to offer the ultimate Wikipedia experience on your mobile device. This app is completely ad-free and free of charge, giving you access to over 40 million articles across more than 300 languages, anytime and anywhere.
Why You'll Love This App
It's Free and Open
Wikipedia embodies the spirit of an open-source encyclopedia where anyone can contribute. The app, powered by the heart and soul of a dedicated community, provides unlimited access to reliable, neutral, and freely licensed information. The app code itself is 100% open source, reflecting Wikipedia's commitment to openness.
No Ads
Dive into a pure learning environment with Wikipedia, where your focus remains on gaining knowledge, not on advertisements. Developed by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation, this app ensures an ad-free experience and never tracks your data, in line with our mission to promote open knowledge.
Read in Your Language
With articles available in over 300 languages, you can easily set and switch between your preferred languages, making Wikipedia a truly global resource. Explore 40 million articles and broaden your horizons in the language that suits you best.
Use it Offline
Keep your favorite articles accessible anytime, anywhere with the "My lists" feature. Save articles in different languages, name your lists, and sync them across all your devices. Whether you're offline or on the go, your curated knowledge is always at your fingertips.
Attention to Detail and Night Mode
The app's design respects Wikipedia's simplicity while enhancing your reading experience. Enjoy a beautiful, distraction-free interface with adjustable text sizes and themes in black, dark, sepia, or light. Tailor your reading environment to what feels most comfortable for you.
Broaden Your Horizon with These Features
Customize Your Explore Feed
The "Explore" feature offers personalized content, from current events and popular articles to captivating photos and historical events. Your feed adapts to your interests, showing suggested articles based on your reading history.
Find and Search
Quickly locate the information you need with our efficient search tools. Use the search bar at the top of the app, search within articles, or even utilize emoji or voice search for a seamless experience.
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" to share your thoughts and suggestions with us.
Contribute to the App:
If you're experienced with Java and the Android SDK, we welcome your contributions to enhance the app further. Learn more at mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Team/Android/App_hacking.
Permissions Explained:
Understand the permissions required by the app by visiting mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions.
Privacy Policy:
Your privacy is important to us. Review our privacy policy at m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy.
Terms of Use:
Familiarize yourself with our terms of use at 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. Funded primarily through donations, our mission is to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain. Learn more at 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.
