Wikipedia
Wikipedia is made and published by Wikimedia Foundation. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Wikimedia Foundation. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Wikimedia Foundation and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell ratedTop 10- Rating on Google Play
- 4.36
- 641,397 ratings
- Installs
- 73 million
- Last updated
- November 5, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 52.5 MB
Wikipedia is popular, with 73 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.4 stars from 641,397 ratings. Its best ranking is #1 in Top Free, Books & Reference in France.
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Store listing
By Wikimedia Foundation, from Google Play“The official app for Wikipedia, the world’s largest source of information.”
Description by Wikimedia Foundation Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
== 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, in the "About" section, tap "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. Explanation of permissions needed by the app: https://mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Android_FAQ#Security_and_Permissions
4. Privacy policy: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_policy
5. Terms of Use: https://m.wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use
6. 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/
Recent changes:
Beta testing Semantic Search in Arabic, French and Japanese
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 48
- App size
- 52.5 MB
- Content rating
- Low
Technologies used by Wikipedia
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 50616-r-2026-11-03
- Launched
- January 2012
- Nov 5, 2026UpdateVersion 50616-r-2026-11-03
- Oct 22, 2026UpdateVersion 50614-r-2026-10-20
- Oct 19, 2026UpdateVersion 50612-r-2026-10-19
- Oct 15, 2026UpdateVersion 50611-r-2026-10-07
- Oct 5, 2026UpdateVersion 50610-r-2026-10-06
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 680 thousand
- Per day
- 23 thousand
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 50+ million
- Launched
- January 2012
Installs over time
Wikipedia has been installed 73 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 23 thousand installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #1
- Chart
- Top Free
- Books & Reference
- Country
- France
Google Play Rankings for Wikipedia
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 1 | Japan | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 1 | Austria | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 1 | Belgium | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 2 | Spain | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 2 | India | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 2 | Portugal | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 3 | Netherlands | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 6 | Sweden | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 7 | Denmark | Books & Reference | Top Free |
Ranking history in France
About the app and developer
About Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a books & reference app developed by Wikimedia Foundation.
Download Statistics
Wikipedia has been downloaded 73 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 680 thousand times. It is ranked #1 in books & reference.
User Ratings
Wikipedia is rated 4.36 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 640 thousand ratings.
App Information
Wikipedia is freely available from Google Play. The APK size is 52.49 MB. The latest APK version available is 50616-r-2026-11-03. The last update was on November 5, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Low Maturity. The APK has been available on Google Play since January 2012.
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Frequently asked questions about Wikipedia
Is Wikipedia free?
Yes. Wikipedia is free on Google Play.
Is Wikipedia still available?
Yes. Wikipedia is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on November 5, 2026.
Does Wikipedia contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Wikipedia as containing ads.
How large is Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is 52.49 MB.
Is Wikipedia suitable for children?
Google Play gives Wikipedia a low maturity rating, so it is meant for older children and up.
How many times has Wikipedia been installed?
Google Play lists 50,000,000+ installs for Wikipedia.
How do people rate Wikipedia?
Wikipedia scores 4.36 out of 5 stars, from 641,397 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Wikipedia?
Wikipedia was developed by Wikimedia Foundation. It is listed in the books & reference category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Wikipedia?
People looking at Wikipedia also look at these books & reference apps: Wiki Unblocked, Search Wikipedia, Random Wikipedia Articles, Wear Wiki Reader-Wiki for Wear, Scrollopedia: Endless Wiki.
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