Wikiwand - knowledge, with context

AI-driven wiki aggregator created to enhance user experience on Wikipedia by streamlining knowledge consumption
What is Wikiwand - knowledge, with context?
Wikiwand - knowledge, with context is an award-winning Firefox add-on that optimizes Wikipedia's content by replacing standard links with a user-friendly interface. It leverages AI to help users quickly digest key points and related topics, featuring a clean layout, timelines, and enhanced media. Enjoy an immersive reading experience while maintaining access to the original articles on Wikipedia.
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By: Wikiwand
Version: 10.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-28)
Creation date: 2013-10-02
Weekly download count: 137
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webNavigation
  • menus
Size: 17.20K

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As featured on TechCrunch, Lifehacker, Gizmodo, Fast Company and The Next Web:

Wikiwand is an award-winning interface that optimizes Wikipedia's amazing content for a quicker and significantly improved reading experience!

The extension simply replaces each Wikipedia, Wiktionary and Wikiquote link with a link to the same article on Wikiwand.

By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, Wikiwand helps users quickly grasp key points and related topics without the need to sift through lengthy articles.

► New clean layout for optimal readability ► Chat, top questions and timelines for every article ► Great modern typography options ► Convenient fixed table-of-contents ► Map for locations ► Quality score for every article ► Quick preview when hovering over links

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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
  • Previously offered a modern and visually appealing UI for Wikipedia.
  • Users appreciated the ability to customize their reading experience.
Cons
  • Introduction of AI features and premium content behind a paywall.
  • Ubiquitous pop-ups and mandatory logins that detract from user experience.
  • Transition from a lightweight extension to a bloated one with unnecessary features.
Most mentioned
  • Users preferred the old version without AI features.
  • Dissatisfaction with premium features being pushed on users.
  • Desire for a distraction-free reading experience.
Recent reviews
by Seän "Frostbyte" Shepherd, 2024-11-12
It used to be very good. I am sorry to say but the actual Wikipedia website offers a cleaner, and better experience than this riddled with unnecessary feature(s) add-on.
by Firefox user 13917435, 2024-11-11
Switched to another extension after all these AI features rolled out. Just wanted to change the look of articles, but now I can't even do that because its bundled with the paid AI features. If you're looking for a modern and sleek way to make Wikipedia look nice, either get Dark Reader, which lets you keep the default design but make it dark mode, or Modern for Wikipedia, which makes it look nicer, lets you change between shades from white to black and a light brown, and lastly lets you adjust stuff with the text. I was not sponsored to say this, by the way, this is just my own opinion. I love the style of Wikiwand, but the AI features being forced on causing other design features to be behind a paywall caused me to list alternatives for people reading this.
by Parakeet709, 2024-11-10
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Risk impact

Wikiwand - knowledge, with context requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Wikiwand - knowledge, with context is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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