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Wikisource Reader

Access public domain and freely licensed works from the Wikisource project.
Wikisource Reader is an Android app to read public domain and freely licensed works from the Wikisource project. The catalogue of books is fetched from an API. The app is built upon the Myne app with the Reader interface from Readium. Development is supported by the Centre for Internet and Society.

Features
The following features are currently functional:

  • Explore works: Browse through a list of works which are completely proofread or validated.

  • Filtering works: Filter based on the language or genre of your choice.

  • Search: Search for books by title or author.

  • Downloading books: Download books to your local device for offline access.

  • Share links: Share links to the Wikisource page of each book.

  • Manage local library: Read, delete, and track completion percentage of books in your local library.

  • Customization options: Change font size, look up words, and access a dictionary.

  • Dark and Light mode: Switch between dark and light themes for comfortable reading.

  • Localization support: Use the app in multiple languages.



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Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 1.4.5 (145) suggested Added on Mar 04, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • org.cis_india.wsreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 26 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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