Skip Mobile Wikipedia

A WebExtension that redirects the mobile Wikipedia website to the standard, canonical domain. This extension will redirect the first request, and then set a "stopMobileRedirect" cookie to prevent future redirects.

Skip Mobile Wikipedia: Superior Browsing for Firefox

Skip Mobile Wikipedia is a Firefox extension designed to enhance your browsing experience on Wikipedia. It functions by redirecting the first request from the mobile Wikipedia site to the standard one, setting a 'stopMobileRedirect' cookie to prevent future involuntary redirects to the mobile domain. With this add-on, you can fully utilize the comprehensive Wikipedia interface that is often limited in the mobile version. Perfect for researchers and knowledge-seekers who value optimal functionality.

Add-on stats

By: legoktm
Daily users: 724
4
Rating: 5.00
(10)
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2020-05-15)
Creation date: 2018-04-02
Weekly download count: 3
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.wikipedia.org/*
  • *://*.wiktionary.org/*
  • *://*.wikiquote.org/*
  • *://*.wikibooks.org/*
  • *://*.wikisource.org/*
  • *://*.wikinews.org/*
  • *://*.wikiversity.org/*
  • *://*.wikimedia.org/*
  • *://*.wikidata.org/*
  • *://*.wikivoyage.org/*
  • See more
Size: 89.86K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Automatically converts mobile Wikipedia links to web version links
  • Prevents having to manually edit URL to access web version
  • Provides a better viewing experience on desktops
  • Beneficial when sending tabs from phone to desktop as Wikipedia does not change its URL when a mobile website is accessed on a desktop
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • Ease of use
    • Automatic redirection to web version of Wikipedia
    • Prevents need to manually edit URL
    User reviews
    Works perfectly as expected ! I'll never have to endure the slightly different mobile wikipedia layout while on my desktop anymore, what a joy !
    by gcad, 2023-11-01
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    Add-on safety

    Risk impact

    Skip Mobile Wikipedia requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

    Risk impact analysis details
    • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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    Risk likelihood

    Skip Mobile Wikipedia has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

    Risk likelihood analysis details
    • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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