Wikipedia Beta

Official Wikipedia (beta) app for Android.

Wikipedia Beta: Official Android App

"Wikipedia Beta" is the official beta application for Android that lets users explore new features of Wikipedia, customize their reading experience, and provide feedback for improvements.
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App stats

Downloads: 2,358,495
1.36K
Version: 2.7.50524-beta-2025-03-04 (Last updated: 2025-03-04)
Version code: 50524
Creation date: 2012-05-10
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • android.permission.INTERNET
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
  • android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • android.permission.VIBRATE
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Size: 41.64M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Wikipedia Reading Lists (v1.2resigned1)
545 2.79 (33)
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Easy to use and user-friendly interface
  • Ability to read and save articles for offline use
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Gives access to new features before official release
  • Responsive developers that address user feedback
Cons
  • Issues with offline saving functionality
  • Some users experience app crashes or UI issues after updates
  • Concerns about censorship and biased information
  • Font size changes make reading uncomfortable for some users
  • Performance issues related to connection and loading times
Most mentioned
  • Offline saving not working properly
  • Responsive developer support
  • Font size too small after updates
  • Access to beta features before official release
  • Concerns about censorship in article editing
User reviews
This is the best app ever let's you use updates before even it's released. You can scyn with your original account and continue reading there. You can read online easy to use user friendly gui, i mean what else can i ask for ?
by iron batman, 2025-01-30

Hi. "Save all for offline" for items saved on lists isn't working: the articles are not available offline.
by Bruno Vellutini, 2025-01-21
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