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Hotspots2026-03-09T14:42:39+00:00

The ultimate Offline solutions

Pioneering Offline solutions with our Hotspot technology.

Whether at home or away, on your own or part of a group, going Offline has never been so easy.

Everything you need to know is right here.

Kiwix Hotspots Network
In a nutshell

Kiwix Hotspot is a compact device that creates its own WiFi network, similar to a standard internet router. You can connect using your phone, tablet, or computer.

Unlike a typical router, the Kiwix Hotspot does not require an internet connection. Instead, it stores and serves a large library of content directly to connected devices—completely offline.

How it connects

When you connect to the Hotspot’s WiFi network (which can be password-protected), you are automatically redirected to the Hotspot’s dashboard.

There is no need to enter a web address manually.You can easily browse and access all available offline content from the dashboard.

What’s inside

The Hotspot contains ZIM files, which are offline snapshots of trusted websites and interactive applications covering a wide range of topics.

With over 3’000 resources available, the only limitation is the storage capacity of your device!

Click here to view a demo of what the Hotspot interface looks like.

Typical use cases

Often called “knowledge boxes”, they provide access to information where internet connectivity is limited or unavailable. Our Hotspots are used around the world in

  • University campuses

  • School labs

  • Conferences and training centres

  • Libraries

  • Remote communities

Not just hardware

Kiwix Hotspot is actually primarily a software solution — an operating system designed to run on most Raspberry Pis.

We also offer a ready-to-use version in the form of our Kiwix Hotspot: an optimised, plug-and-play device built on the Raspberry Pi 5 and assembled by our team. And yes, you can also just buy the hardware and set it up as you please!

Usage statistics

Anonymously view users’ daily, weekly, or monthly activity to discover which content is most popular on your Kiwix Hotspot. This feature is also available on Raspberry Pi devices equipped with an RTC battery.

Access the world’s largest catalog of Offline content.

3’000+

ZIMs, and counting…

User holding a tablet with the Kiwix Medical bundle open on screen.
Hotspot on mobile
Hotspot on mobile

Our Hotspot Solutions

Our premium plug-and-play Hotspot device.
Kiwix Hotspot

Instant offline access to Wikipedia, medical guides, videos, and more — anywhere, anytime, no internet needed.

Our platform for you to cherry-pick the content for your Hotspot.
Hotspot Imager Service

A simple web interface to customise and order ready-to-use offline images, delivered by email for easy deployment.

Pick a theme and receive your Hotspot configured with a selection of matching content.
Content bundles

Choose your bundle and receive your Hotspot preloaded with your selected content. No setup required—just power it on and start exploring!

Need to go Pro?

Whether it be in a refugee camp in South Sudan to a prison in the United States, we can assist your Hotspot deployment project at every step of the way.

© Gabriel Sollman

Hotspot general FAQ

Can I add more content to an Hotspot?2026-03-03T13:27:26+00:00

Yes! Content Bundles are regular Kiwix Hotspot, with a pre-selected collection of content. On a running Hotspot, head over to the Admin Panel to access the ZIM Manager or the File Manager.

Transferring large files over the Hotspot’s network can be frustrating because of its speed. That is why most people choose to build large Hotspots with the Imager Service instead.

What hardware is supported?2025-06-18T09:44:10+00:00

Kiwix Hotspot currently supports the following models:

  • Raspberry Pi 3B
  • Raspberry Pi 3B+
  • Raspberry Pi 4B
  • Raspberry Pi 400
  • Raspberry Pi 5
  • Raspberry Pi 500

We currently don’t support Raspberry Pi Zero2W due to its limited memory, but we plan to. Drop us a message if you’d like it to happen sooner rather than later.

Can I get this solution for free?2026-03-03T13:17:31+00:00

Kiwix Hotspot is made entirely of free software. We sell ready-made versions to help support the development of the solution and pay for our infrastructure though it’s possible to achieve similar results with just time and effort. Check out our Github repositories.

If you’re interested in testing the product, there’s a free, content-less version available for download in Content Bundles.

Header photo © Robin Worrall / Laptop banner © Ben Kolde

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