The official app for Wikipedia, the world’s largest source of information.

The best Wikipedia experience on your Mobile device. Ad-free and free of charge, forever. With the official Wikipedia app, you can search and explore 40+ million articles in 300+ languages, no matter where you are.

== Why you'll love the 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 code is 100% open source. The heart and soul of Wikipedia is a community of people working to bring you unlimited access to free, reliable and neutral information.

2. No ads

Wikipedia is a place to learn, not a place for advertising. This app is made by the Wikimedia Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports and operates Wikipedia. We provide this service in the pursuit of open knowledge that’s always ad-free and never tracks your data.

3. Read in your language

Search 40 million articles in over 300 languages in the world’s largest source of information. Set your preferred languages in the app and easily switch between them when browsing or reading.

4. Use it offline

Save your favorite articles and read Wikipedia offline with “My lists“. Name lists as you like and collect articles across different languages. Saved articles and reading lists are synced across all your devices and are available even when you do not have internet connectivity.

5. Attention to detail and night mode

The app embraces Wikipedia’s simplicity and adds delight to it. A beautiful and distraction-free interface lets you focus on the essential: reading articles. With text size adjustment and themes in pure black, dark, sepia or light, you can choose the most pleasant reading experience for you.

== Broaden your horizon with these features ==

1. Customize your Explore feed

"Explore" lets you see recommended Wikipedia content including current events, popular articles, captivating freely-licensed photos, events on this day in history, suggested articles based on your reading history, and more.

2. Find and search

Quickly find what you're looking for by searching within articles or with the search bar at the top of the app. You can even search using your favorite emojis or voice-enabled search.

== We'd love your feedback ==

1. To send feedback from the app:

In the menu, press "Settings", then "About the Wikipedia app", then "Send app feedback".

2. If you have experience with Java and the Android SDK, then we look forward to your contributions! More info: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Team/Android/App_hacking

3. By using this app, you agree to the automatic transmission of crash reports to a third-party service provider. If you would like to disable this feature, press "Settings," then turn off "Send crash reports" under the Privacy section.

4. Explanation of permissions needed by the app: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions

5. Privacy policy: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy

6. Crash report third-party service provider’s privacy policy:

https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement

7. Terms of Use: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use

8. About the Wikimedia Foundation:

The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization that supports and operates Wikipedia and the other Wiki projects. It is funded mainly through donations. For more information, please visit our website: https://wikimediafoundation.org/

What's New in the Latest Version 2.7.50492-r-2024-06-11

Last updated on Jun 26, 2024

- General bug fixes and enhancements.

Introduction

Wikipedia is a free, multilingual, open-source online encyclopedia created and maintained by a community of volunteer editors. It is the largest and most popular general reference work on the internet, with over 59 million articles in 300 languages. Wikipedia is a wiki, which means that anyone can edit or create articles, and its content is constantly being updated and revised.

History

Wikipedia was founded in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. The site was originally intended to be a complementary project to Nupedia, a peer-reviewed encyclopedia that was also founded by Wales and Sanger. However, Wikipedia quickly became more popular than Nupedia, and in 2003, Nupedia was merged into Wikipedia.

Content

Wikipedia's content is written and edited by a community of volunteer editors. Anyone can create or edit an article, and all changes are tracked and reviewed by other editors. This collaborative process ensures that Wikipedia's content is accurate, up-to-date, and free from bias.

Reliability

Wikipedia's reliability has been the subject of much debate. Some critics have argued that Wikipedia is unreliable because anyone can edit it. However, research has shown that Wikipedia's content is generally accurate and reliable. In a 2005 study, the journal Nature found that Wikipedia's articles on scientific topics were as accurate as those in the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Impact

Wikipedia has had a profound impact on the way people access and share information. It is the go-to source for information on a wide range of topics, from history and science to popular culture and current events. Wikipedia has also been used to promote education and social change.

Criticisms

Wikipedia has also been criticized for a number of reasons. Some critics have argued that Wikipedia is biased towards certain viewpoints. Others have argued that Wikipedia is too lenient in its editing policies, and that it allows inaccurate or misleading information to be published.

Future

Despite these criticisms, Wikipedia remains a valuable resource for information. It is the largest and most comprehensive encyclopedia in the world, and it is constantly being updated and revised. Wikipedia is a testament to the power of collaboration and the importance of free and open access to information.

The official app for Wikipedia, the world’s largest source of information.

The best Wikipedia experience on your Mobile device. Ad-free and free of charge, forever. With the official Wikipedia app, you can search and explore 40+ million articles in 300+ languages, no matter where you are.

== Why you'll love the 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 code is 100% open source. The heart and soul of Wikipedia is a community of people working to bring you unlimited access to free, reliable and neutral information.

2. No ads

Wikipedia is a place to learn, not a place for advertising. This app is made by the Wikimedia Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports and operates Wikipedia. We provide this service in the pursuit of open knowledge that’s always ad-free and never tracks your data.

3. Read in your language

Search 40 million articles in over 300 languages in the world’s largest source of information. Set your preferred languages in the app and easily switch between them when browsing or reading.

4. Use it offline

Save your favorite articles and read Wikipedia offline with “My lists“. Name lists as you like and collect articles across different languages. Saved articles and reading lists are synced across all your devices and are available even when you do not have internet connectivity.

5. Attention to detail and night mode

The app embraces Wikipedia’s simplicity and adds delight to it. A beautiful and distraction-free interface lets you focus on the essential: reading articles. With text size adjustment and themes in pure black, dark, sepia or light, you can choose the most pleasant reading experience for you.

== Broaden your horizon with these features ==

1. Customize your Explore feed

"Explore" lets you see recommended Wikipedia content including current events, popular articles, captivating freely-licensed photos, events on this day in history, suggested articles based on your reading history, and more.

2. Find and search

Quickly find what you're looking for by searching within articles or with the search bar at the top of the app. You can even search using your favorite emojis or voice-enabled search.

== We'd love your feedback ==

1. To send feedback from the app:

In the menu, press "Settings", then "About the Wikipedia app", then "Send app feedback".

2. If you have experience with Java and the Android SDK, then we look forward to your contributions! More info: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Team/Android/App_hacking

3. By using this app, you agree to the automatic transmission of crash reports to a third-party service provider. If you would like to disable this feature, press "Settings," then turn off "Send crash reports" under the Privacy section.

4. Explanation of permissions needed by the app: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions

5. Privacy policy: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy

6. Crash report third-party service provider’s privacy policy:

https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement

7. Terms of Use: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use

8. About the Wikimedia Foundation:

The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization that supports and operates Wikipedia and the other Wiki projects. It is funded mainly through donations. For more information, please visit our website: https://wikimediafoundation.org/

What's New in the Latest Version 2.7.50492-r-2024-06-11

Last updated on Jun 26, 2024

- General bug fixes and enhancements.

Introduction

Wikipedia is a free, multilingual, open-source online encyclopedia created and maintained by a community of volunteer editors. It is the largest and most popular general reference work on the internet, with over 59 million articles in 300 languages. Wikipedia is a wiki, which means that anyone can edit or create articles, and its content is constantly being updated and revised.

History

Wikipedia was founded in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. The site was originally intended to be a complementary project to Nupedia, a peer-reviewed encyclopedia that was also founded by Wales and Sanger. However, Wikipedia quickly became more popular than Nupedia, and in 2003, Nupedia was merged into Wikipedia.

Content

Wikipedia's content is written and edited by a community of volunteer editors. Anyone can create or edit an article, and all changes are tracked and reviewed by other editors. This collaborative process ensures that Wikipedia's content is accurate, up-to-date, and free from bias.

Reliability

Wikipedia's reliability has been the subject of much debate. Some critics have argued that Wikipedia is unreliable because anyone can edit it. However, research has shown that Wikipedia's content is generally accurate and reliable. In a 2005 study, the journal Nature found that Wikipedia's articles on scientific topics were as accurate as those in the Encyclopedia Britannica.

Impact

Wikipedia has had a profound impact on the way people access and share information. It is the go-to source for information on a wide range of topics, from history and science to popular culture and current events. Wikipedia has also been used to promote education and social change.

Criticisms

Wikipedia has also been criticized for a number of reasons. Some critics have argued that Wikipedia is biased towards certain viewpoints. Others have argued that Wikipedia is too lenient in its editing policies, and that it allows inaccurate or misleading information to be published.

Future

Despite these criticisms, Wikipedia remains a valuable resource for information. It is the largest and most comprehensive encyclopedia in the world, and it is constantly being updated and revised. Wikipedia is a testament to the power of collaboration and the importance of free and open access to information.