Experience the power of knowledge at your fingertips with the official Wikipedia app, the world's largest source of information. Enjoy an unparalleled Wikipedia experience on your mobile device, completely ad-free and free of charge, forever. Dive into over 40 million articles across 300+ languages, allowing you to explore and learn from anywhere in the world.

Why You'll Love This App

1. It's Free and Open

   Wikipedia embodies the spirit of collaborative knowledge. As an encyclopedia that anyone can edit, it's built on the principle of open access. All articles are freely licensed, and the app's code is 100% open source. It's powered by a dedicated community committed to providing you with unlimited access to reliable, neutral, and free information.

2. No Ads

   Wikipedia is a sanctuary for learning, not a space for advertisements. Created by the Wikimedia Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the pursuit of open knowledge, this app offers an ad-free experience that respects your privacy and never tracks your data.

3. Read in Your Language

   With over 300 languages at your disposal, you can search and explore 40 million articles in the language of your choice. Easily set your preferred languages within the app and switch between them seamlessly as you browse or read.

4. Use It Offline

   With "My lists," you can save your favorite articles and access Wikipedia offline. Create personalized lists, collect articles in multiple languages, and enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices. Your saved articles and reading lists are available even without an internet connection.

5. Attention to Detail and Night Mode

   The app preserves Wikipedia's simplicity while enhancing your reading experience. Enjoy a beautiful, distraction-free interface designed to focus on the content. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text sizes and themes in pure black, dark, sepia, or light to find your perfect reading environment.

Broaden Your Horizon with These Features

1. Customize Your Explore Feed

   The "Explore" feature offers a curated selection of Wikipedia content, including current events, popular articles, fascinating freely-licensed photos, historical events from this day, and personalized article suggestions based on your reading history.

2. Find and Search

   Effortlessly find what you're looking for with in-article search or the top-placed search bar. Enhance your search experience by using emojis or voice-enabled search to quickly locate the information you need.

We'd Love Your Feedback

1. To Send Feedback from the App:

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

2. 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

3. Permissions Explained:

   For a detailed explanation of the permissions required by the app, visit: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions

4. Privacy Policy:

   Our commitment to your privacy is outlined in our Privacy Policy, available at: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy

5. Terms of Use:

   Understand the terms under which you use the app 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. Funded primarily through donations, learn more about our mission 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.