Encyclopedia by Farlex Android

Encyclopedia by Farlex

Free comprehensive encyclopedia with 330,000+ articles and 24,000+ images

Features & Capabilities

Encyclopedia by Farlex offers a comprehensive free encyclopedia with over 330,000 detailed articles and 24,000+ images sourced from authoritative encyclopedias and specialty dictionaries. It covers a wide range of topics including history, science, art, culture, and the natural world, providing in-depth definitions and information on countries, notable figures, and more.

This user-friendly extension features 77,000+ audio pronunciations in both American and British accents, advanced search options such as wildcards and filters, native voice search, unlimited bookmarks, and font size adjustment. Share definitions easily via social media, email, or text. There are no subscriptions or locked content, offering immediate access to all materials. Ideal for students, professionals, and anyone seeking reliable knowledge on diverse subjects.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex
Downloads:
185,535 157
Rating:
4.25
(2,107)
2 new ratings
Version:
6.0.2 Last updated: 2026-03-07
Version code:
500125
Creation date:
2015-06-26
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
  • com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
  • com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE Safe
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Size:
37.29MB
Email:
su*****@tfd.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-30
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Ranking

Other platforms

Apple
Encyclopedia by Farlex (v6.0)
4.50 (399)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farlex.encyclopedia
Email:
su*****@tfd.com
Website:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com

User Reviews

Overall, users praise the app for being easy to use, fast, and capable of finding information across many topics. However, recurring complaints focus on outdated or limited data, missing topics (and sometimes entries), a dated or confusing interface, lack of offline access, and occasional reliability issues. The app seems useful for quick lookups but may not be reliable for in-depth research.
Pros
  • Easy to use, simple and fast.
  • Easy navigation and search help users find information quickly.
  • Informative content with broad topic coverage.
  • Generally high quality and well-regarded by multiple reviewers.
Cons
  • Content is outdated or limited, with many entries decades out-of-date.
  • Incomplete topic coverage; missing entries like presidents or cabinet members.
  • Offline access not available.
  • Dated UI and sometimes confusing navigation.
  • Occasional reliability issues and poor or slow support.
Recent reviews
Quick in info analysis and helpful in chronological explanations.
by ON*****, 2026-05-24

Yet to recognize the impact of the app may be after knowing the effectiveness then stared 5
by Al*****, 2026-03-17

worst app ever don't download it and save your time and internet.
by Ta*****, 2026-02-25
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