Wikimedia Commons APK v6.8.0 · Latest Version for Android
The Wikimedia Commons app lets you upload your photos to Commons so they can illustrate Wikipedia articles, with categories and nearby places.
- Version
- 6.8.0
- Updated
- Sep 15, 2026
- Size
- 45 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+
- Developer
- Wikimedia Foundation
- Category
- Photography
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Package
- fr.free.nrw.commons
What's New in v6.8.0
- Include release notes with alpha releases
What is Wikimedia Commons?
Wikimedia Commons is the free media library behind Wikipedia. This app, built by Wikimedia volunteers, lets you upload your own photos, add categories and descriptions, and find nearby places that still need pictures.
Key Features
- Upload photos directly to Commons
- Automatic category suggestions
- Nearby places that need photos
- Track your contributions
- Built by the Wikimedia community
Getting Started
Log in with your Wikimedia account. Only upload photos you took yourself, since they will be published under a free license.
Open Source and Privacy
Wikimedia Commons is developed in the open by Wikimedia Foundation and released under the Apache-2.0 license. The code is hosted at github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons, so anyone can check what the app does. The version on this page has no ads or tracking libraries flagged by F-Droid.
How to Install Wikimedia Commons APK
- Tap Download and get the Wikimedia Commons v6.8.0 APK (45 MB).
- Optional: compare the file’s SHA-256 checksum with the one on the download page.
- Open the file and allow your browser or file manager to install unknown apps if asked.
- Tap Install. Updates from the same source install over this one and keep your data, because they are signed with the same key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wikimedia Commons free?
Yes. Wikimedia Commons is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license. It has no ads and no paid version is required to use it.
Is this Wikimedia Commons APK safe?
The APK on this page is the original file published in the F-Droid repository, unmodified. Its SHA-256 checksum is listed on the download page so you can verify it, and the full source code is public.
What Android version does Wikimedia Commons need?
Wikimedia Commons v6.8.0 requires Android 5.0 or newer.
Where can I find the source code of Wikimedia Commons?
The source code is available at https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons. You can read it, report issues or contribute there.
