Application Description

The official app for Wikipedia, the world's largest repository of information, provides an unparalleled experience on your mobile device. Completely ad-free and free to use forever, this app offers access to over 40 million articles across more than 300 languages, ensuring you can explore knowledge anytime, anywhere.

Why You'll Love This App

1. It's Free and Open

Wikipedia is the encyclopedia that anyone can edit. With freely licensed articles and 100% open-source app code, it's powered by a community dedicated to providing unlimited access to reliable, neutral information.

2. No Ads

Crafted by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation, this app is a sanctuary for learning, free from the distractions of advertising. We're committed to open knowledge that remains ad-free and never tracks your data.

3. Read in Your Language

Explore over 40 million articles in more than 300 languages. Easily set your preferred languages within the app and switch between them while browsing or reading.

4. Use It Offline

Save your favorite articles and access Wikipedia offline through "My lists". Organize articles into named lists across different languages. Your saved articles and reading lists sync across all your devices, ensuring access even without internet connectivity.

5. Attention to Detail and Night Mode

The app combines Wikipedia's simplicity with a delightful, distraction-free interface focused on reading. Customize your experience with adjustable text sizes and themes in pure black, dark, sepia, or light, to find your most comfortable reading setting.

Broaden Your Horizon with These Features

1. Customize Your Explore Feed

"Explore" offers a curated selection of Wikipedia content, including current events, popular articles, captivating freely-licensed photos, historical events, and suggestions based on your reading history.

2. Find and Search

Effortlessly locate information by searching within articles or using the app's top search bar. You can even search using emojis or voice commands for a more intuitive experience.

We'd Love Your Feedback

1. To Send Feedback from the App:

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

2. If you have experience with Java and the Android SDK:

We welcome your contributions! For more information, visit: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Team/Android/App_hacking

3. Explanation of permissions needed by the app:

Learn more at: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions

4. Privacy Policy:

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

5. Terms of Use:

Read our terms at: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use

6. About the Wikimedia Foundation:

The Wikimedia Foundation is a charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and operating Wikipedia and other Wiki projects. Funded primarily 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.

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