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Wikiwand: Wikipedia Modernized

Wikiwand: Wikipedia Modernized

Good old Wikipedia gets a great new look

What is Wikiwand: Wikipedia Modernized?
Wikiwand: Wikipedia Modernized is a Firefox extension that transforms your ordinary Wikipedia page into a refined reading experience. It features a clean layout, great modern typography, quick link previews, multi-language search with thumbnails, and numerous other improvements. The extension automatically applies the Wikiwand interface each time you visit a Wikipedia article, delivering a more immersive and engaging browsing experience.
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By: Wikiwand
Version: 5.1.3 (Last updated: 2020-12-14)
Creation date: 2013-10-02
Weekly download count: 198
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • storage
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*.wikipedia.org/*
  • *://*.wikiwand.com/*
Size: 46.69K
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As featured in TechCrunch, Lifehacker, Gizmodo, Fast Company and The Next Web: Wikiwand is a new award-winning interface that optimizes Wikipedia's amazing content for a quicker and significantly improved reading experience!

► New clean layout for optimal readability ► Great modern typography ► Convenient fixed table-of-contents ► Quick preview when hovering over links ► Multi-language search with thumbnails ► Beautiful, immersive cover photos ► Larger photos and better media gallery ► Easy article narration and audio playback ► Color, font and layout personalization ► Dozens of other improvements

Like Wikiwand? Please rate us ★★★★★

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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
  • Improved visual interface
  • Good layout and styling
  • Enhanced readability
Cons
  • Issues with functionality (e.g. ctrl+click not working consistently)
  • Lack of transparency in data collection
  • Distorted images and lack of customization options
Most mentioned
  • Improved visual interface
  • Issues with functionality
  • Lack of transparency in data collection
  • Distorted images
Recent reviews
Always been a fan of WiKi,keep on keeping on.
by Firefox user 12706161, 2024-03-30
by Froasch, 2024-03-28
by Froasch, 2024-03-28
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Risk impact

Wikiwand: Wikipedia Modernized is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Wikiwand: Wikipedia Modernized if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Wikiwand: Wikipedia Modernized has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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