What is Wikini?
Wikini
Wikini is a cool new app that gives Wikipedia a fresh look! Even though some folks in academia might not think of it as a top source for essays, we can't deny how useful Wikipedia is. It's like a treasure chest of info on just about everything you can think of.
Modern Design for Easy Browsing
The only thing some people wish was better? The design! But don't worry, one clever person from the open-source community created Wikini. This app shows off Wikipedia articles in a stylish and modern way!
User-Friendly Interface
When you start up Wikini, you're welcomed by a sleek home menu that reminds you of Bing. There's even a nice background photo that changes every day, similar to Windows' Spotlight feature. You'll see a bottom navigation bar with quick links to Wikipedia's homepage, random articles, different languages, and your previous reads.
Search Made Simple
The main part of the screen has a search bar that even recognizes your voice! So if you're looking for something specific, just say it. The results pop up with thumbnails to help you pick what you want quickly.
Read Articles Like Never Before
Opening an article feels like browsing in Microsoft Edge. You can save articles to your Favorites for later reading. Plus, there's a handy gallery viewer if you want to check out pictures easily or download them fast. No more endless scrolling either—just click on the table of contents in the sidebar!
Accessibility Features
If you have trouble seeing, don't fret! You can have the content read aloud or zoom in using your mouse scroll wheel. There are also options to share articles through Windows' default menu and even pin them to your Start Menu for reminders.
Customize Your Experience
The Settings menu lets you tweak things too. For example, it can automatically show the last article you were reading when you open the app again. If you're worried about data usage, view articles without images or clear your history whenever you like!
A Stylish Alternative
The design follows Microsoft's Fluent system and matches other apps on Windows nicely. You can even switch to dark mode for comfortable nighttime reading!
If you're looking for an elegant way to browse Wikipedia's vast knowledge base without dealing with its older layout, then Wikini could be one of the best desktop apps out there!
How Download Works
Go to the Softpas website, press the 'Downloads' button, and pick the app you want to download and install—easy and fast!
