Topic on Talk:Wikimedia Apps

When I use the Wikipedia app (on Android) there is a bottom-border menu that includes a hamburger button labelled 'More'. When I select this, it presents six options, starting with my own user page, and finishing with 'Donate'. Of these six, four are wikilinks that open in the app, and 'Donate' is a URL since it opens a page outside Wikipedia. What annoys me is that the first link, to my own user page, is also a URL, so it opens in a browser. Why is this? If I want to use the browser interface, I can decide that for myself, but if I've chosen to use the app, why would it send me over to the browser?

I know that can get there via my user talk page in one extra click, but...

Not a major issue, just a persistent niggle.

Hello @Verbarson,

Thank you for sharing your feedback about the behavior of the 'More' menu in the app. We understand your concern regarding the user page link opening in a browser instead of within the app.

I wanted to let you know that your suggestion has been taken seriously, and we value your input in enhancing the app's user experience. To address this issue, I have created a ticket to investigate and consider implementing a solution that keeps the user page link within the app, providing a seamless browsing experience.

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and if you have any further suggestions or encounter any other issues, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your input is valuable to us.

Hello @Verbarson, with another update!

We appreciate your patience and wanted to inform you that the issue you raised regarding the 'More' menu behavior is currently under active development.

We're working diligently to ensure that the user page link will open within the app, offering a smoother experience.

Expect this enhancement to arrive very soon.