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Life & fun · April 8, 2017

V for Wikipedia

A high-class encyclopedia and an interactive travel guide

V for Wikipedia launched on April 8, 2017 with 108 votes, #369 of 3,007 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

What it does

V for Wiki is a unique combination of a high-class encyclopedia and an interactive travel guide. The signature Nearby Map view highlights Wikipedia content about places in your area. A daily updated overview shows which articles are currently the most read. The app’s thoughtful typography makes reading long articles pleasant.

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