Zooniverse

Zooniverse

by Zooniverse

36 ratings
34 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 19, 2017
  • July 1, 2026

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Participate in real scientific research by classifying data for projects across various disciplines. Contribute to discoveries and datasets that advance knowledge, all from your mobile device. This platform connects volunteers with professional researchers for impactful citizen science.

People-powered research platform
Volunteer opportunities
Access to mobile-friendly projects
Push notification updates
View publications
Contribute to scientific discoveries
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What's New in Zooniverse

2.16.0

July 1, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

User reviews

100% recommend

This platform is awesome! As an undergrad majoring in biology, it’s a lot of fun to be able to help with real-world research!

Cool.

It’s cool, but also rather slow. 🫤

Cool! But!

A filter to hide “out of data” projects would make finding a joinable project much easier. Also an All Projects list would be handy.

Got my hopes up ):

I know you guys have a small team and I really respect the work you’re doing. However, I cannot stress what a bummer it is to be disabled, stuck in bed some days, and log into the app only to be told none of the projects I’m working on are mobile friendly. None of them??? None of the tasks I’m doing involve more than looking at pictures and clicking a couple buttons. If that’s really the case, it seems like this app is still in alpha and doesn’t really have many features built out. Again, I want it to keep improving! It just feels not quite ready for primetime as-is. I also see the last update was about a year ago, so it feels like maybe this project is on hold, or presented too many challenges to adapt for mobile.
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Good website bad app

On the app it is super hard to find projects. There is also no search box. The website is really good though. Check out the website.

FAQ

What is Zooniverse?

Zooniverse is the world's largest platform for people-powered research, enabling volunteers to assist professional researchers. It facilitates research that would otherwise be impractical, leading to new discoveries and valuable datasets.

What can I do with the Zooniverse mobile app?

The mobile app provides push notification updates about ongoing projects and grants access to the most mobile-friendly research projects. You can also view publications resulting from the research.

Is Zooniverse free to use?

Yes, the Zooniverse platform and its mobile app are completely free to use. There are no costs associated with participating in research projects or accessing project updates.

What kind of research projects are available on Zooniverse?

Zooniverse hosts a wide variety of research projects across disciplines such as astronomy, biology, climate science, and the humanities. Volunteers classify images, transcribe documents, and analyze data to aid researchers.

Who can participate in Zooniverse projects?

Anyone can participate in Zooniverse projects. It's designed for volunteers from all backgrounds and levels of expertise, requiring no prior scientific knowledge to contribute effectively.