Wikipedia
The official app for Wikipedia, the world’s largest source of information.
- Total installs
- 72,744,827
- Installs / day
- +20.9K
- Rating
- 4.3★
- Released
- 13 Jan 2012
- Last update
- 5 Oct 2026
- Countries
- —
exact · Play shows 50,000,000+
since last crawl
694K ratings · 15.8K reviews
14.8y ago
v50610-r-2026-10-06 · 7d ago
not checked yet
Install history
exact counter from Google PlayInstalls per day · last 90 days
Change timeline
Full historyNo changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.
Country availability
Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.
Top countries
estimate · charts of 13 OctMost downloads likely come from 🇮🇳 India (~52%), out of 141 countries where it is charted.
Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.
Top chart positions
as of 13 Oct| Chart | Country | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trending · Books & reference | AT | #1 | = |
| Top free · Books & reference | AT | #1 | = |
| Trending · Books & reference | PT | #2 | ▼ 1 |
| Trending · Books & reference | HT | #3 | — |
| Top free · Books & reference | ES | #4 | = |
| Top free · Books & reference | HK | #4 | ▲ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | JP | #5 | = |
| Trending · Books & reference | GB | #6 | ▲ 11 |
| Top free · Books & reference | IN | #6 | ▼ 3 |
| Trending · Books & reference | UY | #6 | — |
| Trending · Books & reference | ES | #7 | ▼ 3 |
| Top free · Books & reference | GB | #7 | ▲ 1 |
| Trending · Books & reference | CO | #8 | ▲ 2 |
| Trending · Books & reference | JP | #8 | ▼ 2 |
| Top free · Books & reference | NL | #8 | ▼ 1 |
| Trending · Books & reference | AR | #9 | ▼ 2 |
| Trending · Books & reference | NL | #9 | ▼ 4 |
| Top free · Books & reference | PT | #9 | ▼ 1 |
| Trending · Books & reference | DO | #10 | — |
| Top free · Books & reference | AM | #11 | ▼ 1 |
| Trending · Books & reference | CA · 11 Oct | #11 | — |
| Top free · Books & reference | CY | #11 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | GW | #11 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | IS | #11 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | LI | #11 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | MT | #11 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | AG | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | AL | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | AW | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | BA | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | BS | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | BW | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | BZ | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | CV | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | DK | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | FI | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | FJ | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | GA | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | GE | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | HR | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | IE | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | JM | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | LA | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | LT | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | LU | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | MD | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | ME | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | MK | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | MN | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | MO | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | MU | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | NA | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | NO | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | PR | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | RS | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | SE | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | SG | #12 | ▲ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | SI | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | TT | #12 | ▼ 1 |
| Top free · Books & reference | BH | #13 | ▼ 1 |
Show all 60 chart positions
App manifest
Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.
Data safety
declared by the developer on Google Play- No data shared with third parties
- No data collected
- Data is encrypted in transit
- You can ask for your data to be deleted
This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.
Permissions
19 in 9 groups9 Sensitive5 Notable5 Routine
What this app can do with your phone
- Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
- Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
- See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accounts
- Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
- Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage
- Add or remove accounts on your device and delete their saved passwords
IdentitySensitive2
Access to accounts on the device and your personal profile card
- See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device ·
GET_ACCOUNTS - Add or remove accounts on your device and delete their saved passwordsadd or remove accounts ·
MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
ContactsSensitive1
Access to the contacts saved on your phone
- See the list of accounts on your phone, like Google or email accountsfind accounts on the device ·
GET_ACCOUNTS
LocationSensitive2
Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals
- Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) ·
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION - Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) ·
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2
Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device
- Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage ·
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage ·
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
StorageSensitive2
Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage
- Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage ·
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage ·
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
PhoneNotable1
Access to phone calls, call history, and voicemail
- See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity ·
READ_PHONE_STATE
Device ID & call informationNotable1
Access to your phone's identifiers, mobile network details, and call status
- See your phone number, device IDs, whether a call is active, and the other caller's numberread phone status and identity ·
READ_PHONE_STATE
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1
Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses
- See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections ·
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherNotable7
Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories
- Create its own accounts on your device and read or set their passwordscreate accounts and set passwords ·
AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS - Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup ·
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping ·
WAKE_LOCK - Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections ·
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access ·
INTERNET - Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration ·
VIBRATE - Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet ·
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.
Store listing
Full description
The best Wikipedia experience on your Mobile device. Ad-free and free of charge, forever. With the official Wikipedia app, you can search and explore 40+ million articles in 300+ languages, no matter where you are.
== 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/
What's new
- General bug fixes and enhancements.
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