Wikipedia

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.

Wikipedia is a free, open-source, collaborative encyclopedia that anyone can edit. It is written in over 300 languages and contains over 55 million articles. Wikipedia is one of the most popular websites in the world, with over 1.5 billion monthly visitors.

History

Wikipedia was founded in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. The site was originally intended to be a complement to Nupedia, a peer-reviewed encyclopedia that Wales and Sanger had founded in 2000. However, Wikipedia quickly became more popular than Nupedia, and in 2003, Nupedia was merged into Wikipedia.

Content

Wikipedia articles are written by volunteer contributors. Anyone can create an account and start editing articles. However, Wikipedia has a set of guidelines that editors must follow. These guidelines ensure that articles are accurate, neutral, and well-written.

Wikipedia articles are organized into categories and subcategories. There are also featured articles, which are articles that have been reviewed and approved by the Wikipedia community.

Accuracy and Reliability

Wikipedia has been criticized for its accuracy and reliability. However, studies have shown that Wikipedia is as accurate as or more accurate than traditional encyclopedias. Wikipedia also has a number of mechanisms in place to ensure the accuracy of its articles. These mechanisms include:

* Peer review: Wikipedia articles are reviewed by other editors before they are published. This helps to ensure that articles are accurate and well-written.

* Citations: Wikipedia articles must be supported by reliable sources. This helps to ensure that articles are based on facts.

* Vandalism detection: Wikipedia has a number of automated systems in place to detect vandalism. This helps to prevent malicious edits from being published.

Impact

Wikipedia has had a major impact on the way that people access information. It has made it possible for anyone to access a vast amount of information for free. Wikipedia has also been used to promote education and to raise awareness of important issues.

Future

Wikipedia is constantly evolving. The site is always being updated with new articles and new features. Wikipedia is also working on ways to make the site more accurate and reliable.

Wikipedia is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn about the world. It is a free, open-source, and collaborative encyclopedia that contains a vast amount of information. Wikipedia is also accurate, reliable, and constantly evolving.