Wikipedia Beta

Wikipedia Beta offers an advanced platform where Android users can explore Wikipedia content with new features in testing. Contribute feedback, customize your experience, and support development before updates are released globally.

Features

Explore Feed:

- Stay informed with dynamic and customizable recommendations, including current events, trending articles, historical events, and suggested reading.

Themes and Accessibility:

- Adjust text size and switch between Light, Dark, or Black themes for optimal reading comfort.

Search Options:

- Use voice-integrated search to quickly find articles and resources.

- Seamlessly change the language of an article or set your preferred search language for multilingual access.

Enhanced Navigation:

- Preview article links without losing your current reading spot or open links in new tabs for later exploration.

- Access a swipeable table of contents to easily jump between article sections.

Offline Reading and Organization:

- Create and customize reading lists with articles from any language wiki, accessible offline.

- Enable syncing for reading lists directly to your Wikipedia account.

Multimedia and Definitions:

- View images in full-screen resolution and browse galleries with high-quality visuals.

- Highlight words and access definitions via Wiktionary with a simple tap-and-hold.

Interactive Map Features:

- Discover articles marked on maps, either around your current location or globally.

Contribute to Improvement:

- Share feedback easily via the app menu or directly contribute through open-source code development.

Benefits

- Cutting-Edge Access: Be the first to experience Wikipedia’s developing features and provide valuable feedback.

- Personalized Experience: Customize themes, feed content, and reading preferences for a tailored experience.

- Comprehensive Exploration: Supports offline reading, interactive maps, and multilingual browsing for an enhanced user journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does Wikipedia Beta offer compared to the regular Wikipedia app?

A: Beta users can access new features still in testing and share feedback to improve the overall experience.

Q: Can I organize articles for offline reading?

A: Yes, you can create reading lists, customize them, and access them offline.

Q: How can I provide feedback on the app?

A: Feedback can be sent via the app menu under Settings or through the provided mailing list.

Q: Is the app available in multiple languages?

A: Yes, the app supports seamless switching between various languages for articles and searches.

Q: Can developers contribute to the app’s development?

A: Absolutely, the code is open source, and contributions are welcome on GitHub.