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-content, collaborative encyclopedia that anyone can edit and improve. It is the largest and most popular general reference work on the Internet, with over 59 million articles in 301 languages.

Wikipedia was founded in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. It is based on the wiki model, which allows users to edit and create content directly on the website. This makes Wikipedia a highly dynamic and constantly evolving resource.

Wikipedia is written and edited by a global community of volunteer contributors. Anyone with an Internet connection can create or edit an article on any topic. This has led to a vast and diverse range of content, covering everything from history and science to pop culture and sports.

Wikipedia is a valuable resource for students, researchers, journalists, and anyone else who needs to find information quickly and easily. However, it is important to note that Wikipedia is not a perfect source of information. Because it is written and edited by volunteers, it can contain errors and biases. It is always important to verify information from Wikipedia with other sources.

History of Wikipedia

Wikipedia was founded on January 15, 2001, by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. Wales, a former options trader, had previously founded the website Bomis, which hosted a user-edited encyclopedia called Nupedia. Sanger, a philosopher, was hired to lead the development of Nupedia.

Nupedia was a peer-reviewed encyclopedia, which meant that all articles were written by experts and approved by a board of editors. However, Nupedia was slow to grow, with only 24 articles published in its first year.

In January 2001, Wales and Sanger decided to launch a new encyclopedia that would be open to editing by anyone. This new encyclopedia was called Wikipedia, a portmanteau of "wiki" and "encyclopedia."

Wikipedia quickly became popular, with over 1,000 articles created in its first month. By the end of 2001, Wikipedia had over 20,000 articles.

In 2003, the Wikipedia Foundation was established as a non-profit organization to support the development of Wikipedia. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and organizations.

Wikipedia has continued to grow rapidly over the years. In 2006, it became the largest encyclopedia in the world, surpassing the Encyclopædia Britannica. As of 2023, Wikipedia has over 59 million articles in 301 languages.

How Wikipedia Works

Wikipedia is based on the wiki model, which allows users to edit and create content directly on the website. This makes Wikipedia a highly dynamic and constantly evolving resource.

Anyone with an Internet connection can create or edit an article on any topic. However, there are some guidelines that editors must follow. For example, articles must be neutral in tone and based on verifiable sources.

Articles on Wikipedia are organized into categories and subcategories. This makes it easy for users to find information on specific topics.

Wikipedia also has a system of quality control. Articles are reviewed by experienced editors to ensure that they are accurate, well-written, and up-to-date.

Impact of Wikipedia

Wikipedia has had a profound impact on the way that people access and share information. It has made it possible for anyone with an Internet connection to learn about any topic, regardless of their location or financial resources.

Wikipedia has also been a valuable resource for journalists, researchers, and other professionals. It has helped to democratize information and make it more accessible to everyone.

However, Wikipedia has also been criticized for its lack of accuracy and reliability. Because it is written and edited by volunteers, it can contain errors and biases. It is always important to verify information from Wikipedia with other sources.

Conclusion

Wikipedia is a valuable resource for students, researchers, journalists, and anyone else who needs to find information quickly and easily. However, it is important to note that Wikipedia is not a perfect source of information. Because it is written and edited by volunteers, it can contain errors and biases. It is always important to verify information from Wikipedia with other sources.