Welcome to Wikipedia Beta for Android! This version allows you to test new features before they are released to all users of Wikipedia for Android. Your feedback is crucial in identifying bugs and prioritizing upcoming features.
Help us improve! Share your thoughts by leaving feedback within the app or by emailing us at mobile-android-wikipedia@wikimedia.org.
Features:
Explore Feed
Stay informed with the Explore feed on your home screen, featuring recommended Wikipedia content such as current events, trending articles, historical events, suggested readings, and more. Customize your feed to see content types that interest you most.
Color Themes
Personalize your reading experience with Light, Dark, and Black themes, and adjust text size for comfortable viewing.
Voice-Integrated Search
Quickly find what you need with the prominent search bar, including voice-enabled search on your device.
Language Support
Switch seamlessly between different languages supported by Wikipedia, whether for reading articles or adjusting your search preferences.
Link Previews
Preview articles without leaving your current page. Open links in new tabs to continue reading without interruption.
Table of Contents
Swipe left within articles to access the table of contents, facilitating easy navigation between sections.
Reading Lists
Organize articles into customizable reading lists for offline access. Create multiple lists with unique names and descriptions.
Syncing
Sync reading lists with your Wikipedia account for access across devices.
Image Gallery
View high-resolution images in fullscreen mode and browse additional images with a swipe.
Definitions from Wiktionary
Instantly access word definitions by tapping and holding on a word within articles.
Places
Explore Wikipedia articles mapped around your location or any place worldwide.
The code is 100% open source. If you have experience with Java and the Android SDK, feel free to contribute!
https://github.com/wikimedia/apps-android-wikipedia
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, please press "Settings," then toggle off "Send crash reports" under the General section.
Explanation of permissions needed by the app: https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions
Privacy policy: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy
Crash report third-party service provider privacy policy: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement/OnlineServices/Default.aspx
Terms of Use: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use
Get Involved!
Download Wikipedia Beta for Android today to explore these exciting new features and contribute to the future of free knowledge!
What's New in the Latest Version 2.7.50493-beta-2024-07-01
Last updated on Jul 1, 2024
Minor bug fixes and enhancements.
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