Talk:Wikimedia Apps/Improving Wikipedia Mobile Apps for Offline & Limited Internet Use

Want to participate in improving wikipedia mobile apps

• Wikipedia Username: Philip Emeka
• Time Zone: WAT(GMT+1)
• Preferred meeting times: Monday evenings
• Have you used the Wikipedia mobile app before?: No, I haven’t used it before
• What device do you primarily use the Wikipedia app on? : Intended to use Android
• How do you typically use the app?: yet to use it for reading articles and editing Wikipedia
• Have you ever tried using the Wikipedia app with limited mobile data or an unreliable internet connection? No
• Have you ever tried using the Wikipedia app with no internet connection?: No
• Any additional comments or suggestions: Would love to download the app and make use of it for easy navigation on Wikipedia

Philip Emeka (talk) 23:51, 27 February 2025 (UTC)

Hello @Philip Emeka,

Thank you for showing your interest in joining the upcoming calls about offline usage in the Wikipedia apps, we’re excited to connect with you!

We’ve set two options for the call to help accommodate different time zones:

Saturday, 19 April

1- 6:00 PM (GMT+1)

2- 6:00 PM (UTC+5:30)

We noticed you mentioned your time zone, so it looks like the GMT+1 option might work best for you. Just to be sure — could you please confirm if that’s the one you’ll be attending? Once confirmed, we’ll send over the correct Zoom link.

Looking forward to the conversations!

--ARamadan-WMF (talk) 11:40, 8 April 2025 (UTC)

I am here to confirm the one of GMT+1 is best for me. Thank you! Philip Emeka (talk) 16:50, 11 April 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for confirming!

I’ll get back to you soon with the Zoom link for the call. Looking forward to having you with us! ARamadan-WMF (talk) 08:10, 15 April 2025 (UTC)

Hello @Philip Emeka,

Thanks again for confirming! I’ve just sent you the Zoom link for the call on April 19 via email. Looking forward to having you with us! ARamadan-WMF (talk) 07:58, 17 April 2025 (UTC)

• Wikipedia Username: Vestrian24Bio
• Time Zone: SLST (UTC+5.30)
• Language interpretation needed for: English
• Have you used the Wikipedia mobile app before? Yes, frequently
• What device do you primarily use the Wikipedia app on? Android
• How do you typically use the app? Both
• Have you ever tried using the Wikipedia app with limited mobile data or an unreliable internet connection? No
• Have you ever tried using the Wikipedia app with no internet connection? Yes
• Any additional comments or suggestions:
  • Can't view categories in offline saved articles.
  • Talk pages & images used on the page should be saved with article as well.
  • An option to use the search tab to search between offline saved articles should be made available.
  • Some latest notification should be saved for offline as well.

Vestrian24Bio (talk) 03:01, 11 March 2025 (UTC)

Hello @Vestrian24Bio,

Thank you for your interest in joining the upcoming conversations about offline usage in the Wikipedia apps, we’re really looking forward to speaking with you!

To accommodate different time zones, we’ve proposed two call options on Saturday, 19 April:

6:00 PM (GMT+1)

6:00 PM (UTC+5:30)

We noticed you mentioned your time zone, so it looks like the UTC+5:30 option might work best for you. Just to be sure — could you please confirm if that’s the one you’ll be attending? Once confirmed, we’ll send over the correct Zoom link.

Looking forward to connecting soon!

--ARamadan-WMF (talk) 11:42, 8 April 2025 (UTC)

Can't participate in a Zoom meeting (for personal reasons) but, can help with written statements etc. Vestrian24Bio (talk) 12:18, 11 April 2025 (UTC)

Understood, thank you for letting me know! I’ll follow up with you by email after the call with a few questions to hear your comments and feedback on the topic. Your input is really appreciated.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! ARamadan-WMF (talk) 08:11, 15 April 2025 (UTC)

Thank you again for offering to support this project. I’ve just sent you an email with a few questions related to offline Wikipedia reading. We’re looking forward to hearing your thoughts and really appreciate your participation! ARamadan-WMF (talk) 08:02, 17 April 2025 (UTC)

My thoughts

• Wikipedia Username: ToadetteEdit
• Time Zone: UTC +2/+3
• Preferred meeting times (e.g., Saturday afternoons, evenings):
• Language interpretation needed for:
  • English
• Have you used the Wikipedia mobile app before?
  • Yes
• What device do you primarily use the Wikipedia app on?
  • Android
• How do you typically use the app?
  • Reading and editing
• Have you ever tried using the Wikipedia app with limited mobile data or an unreliable internet connection?
  • Yes
• Have you ever tried using the Wikipedia app with no internet connection?
  • no
• Any additional comments or suggestions.

ToadetteEdit (talk) 19:28, 12 March 2025 (UTC)

Hello @ToadetteEdit,

Thanks for expressing interest in joining our upcoming discussion about offline usage in the Wikipedia apps, we’re glad to have you on board!

To make it easier for participants in different regions, we’ve scheduled two call options on Saturday, 19 April:

6:00 PM (GMT+1)

6:00 PM (UTC+5:30)

We noticed you mentioned your time zone, so it looks like the GMT+1 option might work best for you. Just to be sure — could you please confirm if that’s the one you’ll be attending? Once confirmed, we’ll send over the correct Zoom link.

Excited to hear your thoughts and connect soon!

--ARamadan-WMF (talk) 11:43, 8 April 2025 (UTC)

Hello. Thanks for thre offer though. I will try to join the zoom call (GMT+1) if possible. ToadetteEdit (talk) 14:48, 8 April 2025 (UTC)

After much thought, I have decided not to join the zoom call for privacy concerns. I will be open, though, to written feedback requests or similar. ToadetteEdit (talk) 14:57, 8 April 2025 (UTC)

Thank you for letting me know, @ToadetteEdit — I completely understand and appreciate your openness to share feedback in writing. I’ll follow up with a few questions after the call so we can hear your thoughts that way. Your input is truly valued! ARamadan-WMF (talk) 08:14, 15 April 2025 (UTC)

Thanks again for being open to sharing your feedback in writing. I’ve just sent you an email with a few questions related to offline Wikipedia reading. We really value your input and look forward to hearing your thoughts! ARamadan-WMF (talk) 08:05, 17 April 2025 (UTC)

Willing to help improve offline use

• Wikipedia Username: Kaartic
• Time Zone:
  • UTC +05:30
• Preferred meeting times (e.g., Saturday afternoons, evenings):

• Language interpretation needed for:
  • English
• Have you used the Wikipedia mobile app before?
  • Yes
• What device do you primarily use the Wikipedia app on?
  • Android
• How do you typically use the app?
  • Reading. Occassional editing. Occasional micro contributions
• Have you ever tried using the Wikipedia app with limited mobile data or an unreliable internet connection?
  • Yes
• Have you ever tried using the Wikipedia app with no internet connection?
  • Yes
• Any additional comments or suggestions.

Kaartic ^[talk] 14:38, 21 March 2025 (UTC)

Hello @Kaartic,

We’re excited that you’re interested in joining the upcoming call on offline usage in the Wikipedia apps, thank you for being part of the conversation!

To accommodate different time zones, we’ve scheduled two options for Saturday, 19 April:

6:00 PM (GMT+1)

6:00 PM (UTC+5:30)

We noticed you mentioned your time zone, so it looks like the UTC+5:30 option might work best for you. Just to be sure — could you please confirm if that’s the one you’ll be attending? Once confirmed, we’ll send over the correct Zoom link.

Looking forward to chatting with you!

--ARamadan-WMF (talk) 11:45, 8 April 2025 (UTC)

Hi @ARamadan-WMF, the mentioned works for me. But April 19 is a Saturday. I'm not sure if you mean April 18 or April 19. Could you clarify the same? Kaartic ^[talk] 04:37, 10 April 2025 (UTC)

Hi @Kaartic,

Yes, I did mean Saturday, April 19. Let me know if that still works for you — and if not, I’d be happy to share a workaround solution. Just waiting for your confirmation. ARamadan-WMF (talk) 07:55, 15 April 2025 (UTC)

I'm not yet clear about my availability on Saturday. If you could let me know the other available options, I think I could decide based on the same :-) Kaartic ^[talk] 03:51, 16 April 2025 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply! Feel free to check your availability and let me know what works best for you. If you're able to join the call, I’ll send you the Zoom link — and if not, I’d be happy to share the discussion questions so you can participate by sharing your thoughts in writing.

Looking forward to hearing from you! ARamadan-WMF (talk) 08:08, 17 April 2025 (UTC)

Ok. It seems I have other commitments tomorrow. So, I might have trouble joining a video call. Feel free to share the questions. I'll be glad to answer them in writing.

-- Kaartic ^[talk] 15:48, 18 April 2025 (UTC)

Willing to join mobile edit improving project

• Wikipedia Username: User:Shangkuanlc
• Time Zone: UTC+8
• Preferred meeting times (e.g., Saturday afternoons, evenings): my mornings of week days
• Language interpretation needed for: Zh-tw is my mother tongue, but I do use English as a professional level.
• Have you used the Wikipedia mobile app before?

(Yes, frequently )

• What device do you primarily use the Wikipedia app on?

( Both )

• How do you typically use the app?

( Both )

• Have you ever tried using the Wikipedia app with limited mobile data or an unreliable internet connection?

(Yes)

• Have you ever tried using the Wikipedia app with no internet connection?

(Yes)

• Any additional comments or suggestions.

What do this offline project connects to other wiki ecosystem related projects ie kiwix? —— Shangkuanlc (talk) 00:06, 10 April 2025 (UTC)

Hello @Shangkuanlc,

That’s a great question about how this offline project connects with tools like Kiwix. Our current focus is on improving the offline experience within the official Wikipedia app itself — without relying on third-party tools. This approach allows us to maintain the app more efficiently, respond to feedback faster, and give users a more seamless experience by keeping everything in one place.

Also, would you be interested in joining one of our calls on April 19?

We have two time options:

6:00 PM (UTC+1)

6:00 PM (UTC+5:30)

The call will be in English, but if you’d prefer interpretation, feel free to let us know. Which time would work best for you? ARamadan-WMF (talk) 08:35, 15 April 2025 (UTC)

Hi ARamadan there, I think UTC+5:30 will be better for me. How long that will take? Do you have some agenda to show me? Shangkuanlc (talk) 13:20, 16 April 2025 (UTC)

Thank you again for confirming your availability. I’ve just sent you an email with the Zoom link and a brief overview of the call agenda. Looking forward to speaking with you on April 19! ARamadan-WMF (talk) 08:13, 17 April 2025 (UTC)