Wikipedia 2.7.50484
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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/
About Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a free, online encyclopedia app developed by the Wikimedia Foundation. It allows users to search and read articles on various topics written by volunteers from around the world. The app features over 40 million articles in nearly 300 languages, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive sources of information available. The Wikipedia app offers several useful features for users including saved pages for offline reading, bookmarks for easy access to frequently visited pages, and a random article generator for discovering new content. Additionally, users can contribute to the platform by editing or creating their own articles through an easy-to-use interface directly within the app. Overall, Wikipedia provides an invaluable resource that is accessible to anyone with an internet connection and has become a go-to source of information for millions worldwide.
How to install Wikipedia on your Android device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to Google Play.
- Once the Wikipedia is shown in the Google Play listing of your Android device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the Install button located below the search bar and to the right of the app icon.
- A pop-up window with the permissions required by Wikipedia will be shown. Click on Accept to continue the process.
- Wikipedia will be downloaded onto your device, displaying a progress. Once the download completes, the installation will start and you'll get a notification after the installation is finished.
