Join Wikimedia Commons – Capture the World, Share with Everyone!
*March 2025 Update:
• The Play policy issue has been resolved.
• Explore and Peer Review features are now available in the latest version (v5.2.0).
• Please update to enjoy seamless uploading and sharing, and share your feedback through our in-app option or issue tracker.
Why Wikimedia Commons?
• Become part of a global community dedicated to documenting the world through photos, videos, and audio.
• Unlike typical image galleries, Commons is a vital resource for Wikipedia and a standalone project preserving knowledge for future generations.
About the App
• Developed and maintained by passionate volunteers and Wikimedia grantees.
• While hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, this open-source app is community-driven—not officially managed by the Foundation.
• For app details, including privacy policies, see the information below.
Key Features
• Seamless Uploading – Add images directly from your smartphone.
• Smart Categorization – Auto-suggested categories based on location and image titles.
• Discover & Contribute – Find nearby missing images to enrich Wikipedia articles while exploring new places.
• Track Your Impact – View all your contributions in a personalized gallery.
How to Get Started
1. Download & Install – Get the app on your device.
2. Log In or Sign Up – Use your existing Wikimedia account or create one for free.
3. Select & Upload – Choose an image from your gallery, add a title, description, and select a license.
4. Categorize & Share – Apply relevant categories and hit Save to contribute!
What to Upload
✔ Document the World – Landmarks, cultural events, nature, architecture, and notable subjects.
✔ Help Fill Gaps – Prioritize missing images from the Nearby List.
✖ Avoid – Personal or low-quality photos, copyrighted material, or irrelevant snapshots.
Need Help or Want to Contribute?
• Website: https://commons-app.github.io/
• Report Bugs: https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/issues
• Join the Discussion:
+ Commons Talk Page: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons_talk:Mobile_app
+ Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/commons-app-android
• View Source Code: https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons
Your Images. Global Impact. Start Sharing Today!
FAQ
Q: Why should I contribute to Wikimedia Commons?
A: By sharing your images, you become part of a global effort to document history, culture, and nature. Your contributions help Wikipedia articles, educators, researchers, and future generations—all while keeping content free and open.
Q: Is there a cost to join or upload media?
A: No! Wikimedia Commons is entirely free to use. You just need a Wikimedia account (also free) to start contributing.
Q: What are the key features of the Wikimedia Commons mobile app?
A: The app lets you upload photos directly from your phone, suggests smart categories, helps you find nearby spots needing documentation, and tracks your contributions in a personal gallery.
Version History
v6.0.1——2 Sept 2025
Upload your pictures to Wikimedia Commons, the reusable media repository Download the latest version of Wikimedia Commons to enjoy new features and updates immediately!
*6.0.1
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
*5.6.1
* The app no longer uploads images to Wikidata if one exists already for a given item
* File usage displays correctly now
* No more infinite circular progress bar on nominating an image for deletion
* Enhanced location updates while using GPS
* Author/uploader names are now available in Media Details for Commons licensing compliance
* Improved usage of popups in Nearby
* Bug fixes and stability improvements
*5.5.0
* Explore images will now be shown based on the map location and not at your current location
* Enhanced Wikidata feedback message
* Green labels in Explore map will no longer be hidden by other pins thumbnails
* Upload wizard's language drop-down now reflects the language used in the pin label
* Users can now pick only one image at a time while using the custom selector
* Bug fixes and stability improvements
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