WikiMed Medical Encyclopedia

The largest available medical encyclopedia

Wikimedia CH · org.kiwix.kiwixcustomwikimed

4.6 out of 5 (5 ratings) 100K+ downloads v2025-11 34.4 MB Android 7.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2025-11 (6253530)
Updated: Jan 22, 2026 (9 months ago)
APK size: 34.4 MB
Requires: Android 7.1+ (API 25)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Category: Medical (app)
Listed since: Feb 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 10 (1 sensitive)
Website: kiwix.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

WikiMed Medical Encyclopedia is an app by Wikimedia CH in the Medical category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

Since version 2023-06, the APK grew from 22 MB to 34.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.1. It asks for 10 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: modify shared storage. Compared with version 2025-08, it adds 1 new permission: “Foreground service media playback”.

Ratings

4.6out of 55 ratings

5 ★80%
4 ★0%
3 ★20%
2 ★0%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

WikiMed offers offline access to 70,000+ medical articles, the largest collection of health-related content in English. Perfect for doctors, students, and healthcare professionals, it covers diseases, medications, anatomy, and more from Wikipedia. Access reliable, up-to-date medical references anytime, anywhere—no internet needed. Save storage with Kiwix's compression technology. Note: The app requires 2 GB of storage. Low on space? Try WikiMed Mini, the lighter version. Start your offline medical journey today! Need help? Our team is available at [email protected] should you need any clarifications or support. Support us! Kiwix is a non-profit and displays no ads nor collects any data. Feel free to donate here: https://kiwix.org/en/get-involved/#donate

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v2023-06. Since v2024-05 it requires Android 7.1+.

v2025-11 LATEST Jan 22, 2026 34.4 MB TRUSTED v2025-08 Oct 31, 2025 33.1 MB TRUSTED v2024-05 Sep 12, 2025 30.7 MB TRUSTED v2024-02 Mar 25, 2024 30.1 MB TRUSTED v2023-06 Aug 6, 2023 22 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jan 22, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Kiwix” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jan 22, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jan 22, 2026
Signed byCN=Kiwix Developers, OU=Kiwix Development Team, O=Kiwix, L=Bamako, ST=Unknown, C=ML
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B4:FD:D4:39:CE:E7:89:6A:5B:EF:32:87:38:EA:2D:E1:AB:40:DB:D5
File MD55c5d12a28f8d6cae66db1afdb1093756
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (10)

WikiMed Medical Encyclopedia requests 10 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.kiwix.kiwixcustomwikimed.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

WikiMed Medical Encyclopedia APK: questions and answers

How much space does WikiMed Medical Encyclopedia need?

The APK is 34.4 MB, and the app also needs 1.1 GB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 1.1 GB free for the installation.

Is there a version of WikiMed Medical Encyclopedia for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.1 or later. Version 2024-02 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 2024-02 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the WikiMed Medical Encyclopedia APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 5c5d12a28f8d6cae66db1afdb1093756.