Wikipedia Peek chrome extension

Version: 2.5.3
Wikipedia Peek
Shows previews of linked articles on Wikipedia pages
3.67 Based on 6 user rates

What is Wikipedia Peek?

Wikipedia Peek is a wikipedia extension for chrome. it's a free extension , it has 362 active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 3.67 from 6 rated user, last update is 3027 days ago.


What’s new in version 2.5.3?

                When you hover a link to another article on Wikipedia.org/Wikia.com or tap on it, a small pop-up will show you the title section of that article.

Features:
* Full touch support
* Load first paragraph and thumbnail
* 4 themes (Wikipedia, white, black, grey/blue)
* Customizable font-size and transparency
* Works in Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Firefox for Android

This add-ons code is available on GitHub (https://github.com/NiklasGollenstede/wikipedia-peek). If you have any problems, please report them there (https://github.com/NiklasGollenstede/wikipedia-peek/issues).

The add-on itself does not collect any data. Note however, that the article previews are queried form the target host in a separate query each time you hover over a link long enough.            

How to install Wikipedia Peek?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of Wikipedia Peek


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 2.5.3
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Thursday, September 8th, 2016
  • Author: Niklas Gollenstede

Wikipedia Peek Available languages:

English.


FAQ


Reviews of wikipedia peek:


Mikko Räsänen July 3rd, 2020
Mikko Räsänen

Doesn't work on latest Chrome. Shows a short loading animation, when hovering, but no pop-up appears.


Shadenium October 9th, 2017
Shadenium

Absolutely love customization! The best wikipedia extension I've seen so far.


Kian Mayne December 14th, 2016
Kian Mayne

Does what it says on the tin and doesn't seem to be doing anything dodgy.

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