Wikipedia

Wikipedia

The Free Encyclopedia

6.4K ratings
929 reviews
#29 in free Reference
📚 Education
🔍 Reference
Free

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Released
August 17, 2009
Updated
October 28, 2026

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Access the world's largest free knowledge base with over 60 million articles in nearly 300 languages. Explore trending topics, save articles for offline reading, and customize your reading experience with various themes and text sizes. Contribute to the community by editing articles and participating in discussions.

✓Ad-free and free knowledge access
✓60+ million articles in 300+ languages
✓Personalized trending news feed
✓Offline article saving
✓Customizable reading themes and text size
✓Map-based location discovery
✓Article discussion and contribution tools
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What's New in Wikipedia

2026.10.27

October 28, 2026

The Explore feed is now Home, with a new look. Discover articles personalized to your interests in "For You", or browse Wikipedia's best editorial content in "Community". Pick your interests when you get started, and update them anytime in Settings. Thanks for using the Wikipedia app. Happy reading!

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This app rose +1 position in Reference chart.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

Events

Read more about 25-day Reading Challenge

25-day Reading Challenge

Build a reading streak for Wikipedia's birthday.

May 12, 2026 — Jun 12, 2026

Read more about Wikipedia Year in Review

Wikipedia Year in Review

Look back on 2024 through the lens of Wikipedia.

Jan 22, 2025 — Feb 22, 2025

User reviews

App not as good as browser

Deleting the app because I prefer the browser format

Latest version broken

The top red articles card is toggled on, but it will not show on the latest iPhone OS 27. It’s been reported before but nothing no progress uninstalling and reinstalling did not fix it. Logging out and logging in again. Did not fix it. I hate posting this because it’s my favorite app and i’ve never had any problems so this is pretty surprising in a bad way.
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Love wikipedia; hate the redesign …

I detest the dumbed-down new format on the iPhone. You have to scroll through the entire article to find the part you want, because there’s no longer a table of contents. Boo!

First Impression

Downloaded the app after Wikipedia notified me about it; the logo was similar to WealthSimple, I laughed and didn’t even open the app. I checked other things on my phone and searched for someone on Safari while totally forgetting about the Wikipedia app. I touched on Wikipedia on Google while I was looking to read about someone and now jumped to the Wikipedia app! After passing skip/next, wow! Great first impression to look at the article on the Wikipedia app! I was sold! Great job!
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Block that is unwarranted

Tried creating an account and my IP was blocked even though I never tried changing anything and i downloaded the app and when I tried making an account it blocked me and I have no clue why and the support to dispute that block is hard to find and it reads code like python not actual directions with a pop up that you can’t really exit. This app sucks and I wanted to create a wiki page of myself.
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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Unresponsive save button

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Duplicate saved articles issue

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Broken search functionality

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Landscape mode rendering problems

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Syncing issues with offline content

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add tabs for multi-article browsing

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Implement a forward navigation button

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Improve saved articles management

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Integrate text-to-speech functionality

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Provide more granular content filtering options

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FAQ

What is this app?

This is the official application for Wikipedia, the world's largest free knowledge project. It provides access to over 60 million articles in nearly 300 languages, all ad-free and free of charge. You can use it to search for information, read articles, and even contribute to the encyclopedia.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include ad-free access to a vast encyclopedia, search across 300 languages, a personalized feed for trending and breaking news, offline article saving, customizable reading themes and text sizes, map-based discovery of nearby places, and tools for contributing to Wikipedia.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use and is supported by the nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation. It is ad-free and does not track your activity, ensuring a private and uninterrupted knowledge exploration experience.

Can I use this app offline?

Yes, you can save articles to custom reading lists and access them offline. This feature is ideal for travel or situations where internet access is limited, allowing you to continue learning without an active connection.

Who is this app for?

This app is for anyone who wants to access a comprehensive and reliable source of information. It's perfect for students, researchers, travelers, or anyone curious about the world, offering a user-friendly interface and the ability to learn anytime, anywhere.