Kiwix : offline wikipedia reader
Kiwix is an offline solution that allows you to access educational content like Wikipedia, the Wiktionary, and many others on any computer or smartphone - without the need for a live internet connection.
https://kiwix.org
Total ratings
4.29
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28)Review summary
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Pros
- Useful for accessing Wikipedia offline, particularly in areas with limited or expensive internet access.
- Cross-platform compatibility, works on different operating systems.
- Intuitive and easy to use, especially for users who download ZIM files from Kiwix.
- Valuable resource for specific needs, like accessing Wiktionary definitions.
Cons
- Imposes a specific file format (.zim) and lacks options for different formats like .zip, .epub, or .pdf.
- Wastes a significant amount of screen space with a bulky interface that is not customizable.
- Some users report that it doesn't work reliably or has technical issues.
- Not as user-friendly in file management as native Kiwix installations.
Most mentioned
- The necessity of the .zim format
- Screen space usage and interface design problems
- Reliability and functionality issues compared to native applications
- Usefulness for offline access to knowledge and information
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| Date | Author | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-12 | Firefox user 16853735 | | |
| 2025-02-12 | 远离中共邪教快退出党团队 | | |
| 2024-12-11 | Marty | | Such an extension is just pure nonsense, because you can use Wikipedia offline even without this extension, because Wikipedia creates a PDF file of the articles at the user's request. |
| 2024-10-03 | Dark Thoughts | | Restricted Mode only. |
| 2024-06-20 | Vitaly Zdanevich | | |
| 2024-03-10 | Firefox user 17455014 | | |
| 2023-08-31 | folgoris | | |
| 2022-12-25 | GanJingWorld | | Gan Jing World is a clean, curated universe and a dynamic, overlapping network of integrated platforms and services. ==> https://www.ganjing.com |
| 2022-08-08 | Firefox user 12591219 | | |
| 2022-03-03 | LarryNG | | I have been using Kiwix for over four years on a secured offline computer. The sole purpose has been to be able to access Wiktionary definitions of foreign words. For my needs, Kiwix has been hugely valuable and useful. Too, using Kiwix is far faster than using Wiktionary online. |
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