BookWyrm

PrivacyDragon | Reading

7 Downloads 18 Views v1.3 11.96 MB 4.1+

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Editor's Overview

BookWyrm is a reading application developed by PrivacyDragon, packaged as a single Android APK of version 1.3 weighing in at 11.96 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 11.96 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "PrivacyDragon" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

This is an Android client for BookWyrm – a federated social network for tracking your reading, talking about books, writing reviews, and discovering what to read next. It is just BookWyrm put into a webview element, nothing special – but it adds some convenience on top:

* bookwyrm links can be made to open with the app (e.g. clicking on the link to someone's userprofile will open that from your own bookwyrm instance)
* thanks to that, you can immediately follow them easily if you want.
* it lets you easily return to your own home timeline when viewing something like posts, on another bookwyrm instance, because the 'back' button is then modified for that.
* You can also search for books by scanning the ISBN, no matter what instance of Bookwyrm you use.

This application is not an official client! (An official client does not exist yet, as far as I know)

The ISBN scanning feature is created with the zxing-android-embedded library.

Details

Version	v1.3
Size	11.96 MB
Developer	PrivacyDragon
Category	Reading
Package	nl.privacydragon.bookwyrm
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	7

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BookWyrm free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does BookWyrm require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is BookWyrm safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by PrivacyDragon. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update BookWyrm?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install BookWyrm

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded nl.privacydragon.bookwyrm.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «BookWyrm» by PrivacyDragon and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.