Classic mode for Wikipedia

Name: Classic mode for Wikipedia
Rating: 5 (13 reviews)
Author: rebbj

Get the classic Wikipedia interface and layout back, pre-January 2023. Also works with some other popular Wikimedia projects: Wikimedia Commons, Wiktionary, Wikisource, Wikidata, and MediaWiki.

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Classic mode for Wikipedia is a Firefox add-on that automatically redirects you to the classic interface of Wikipedia, allowing you to enjoy the previous layout. It also works with other popular Wikimedia projects.

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Add-on stats

By: rebbj

Daily users: 538

-2

Rating: 5.00

(13)

Version: 1.5.2 (Last updated: 2024-05-13)

Version code: 5741863

Creation date: 2023-01-20

Weekly download count: 5

Firefox on Android: No

Risk:

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
*://*.wikipedia.org/*
*://commons.wikimedia.org/*
*://*.wiktionary.org/*
*://*.wikisource.org/*
*://*.wikidata.org/*
*://*.mediawiki.org/*

Size: 10.14K

Email: cl*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons

Ranking

# 4,496 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#15 in wikipedia keyword 71

#27 in class keyword 75

#35 in uninstall keyword 40 ▲ 1

#85 in interface keyword 14

#86 in model keyword 58 ▲ 1

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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

Restores the classic Wikipedia interface
Eliminates unwanted popups and popover behaviors
Improves navigation for users who struggle with modern design choices
A quick and convenient fix to layout changes
Developer is responsive to issues

Cons

The Wikipedia homepage did not load with the addon initially
May not work perfectly with all aspects of the Wikipedia site

Most mentioned

Restores old Wikipedia layout
Fixes to popup menu for language switch
Developer responsiveness to feedback
Improves navigation and usability
Issues with Wikipedia homepage loading

User reviews

Perfect. Works flawlessly.

by ahlner, 2024-08-09

Thank you! I like the new wikipedia interface, but god, I HATE the popup menu to switch language or see how many languages are available... Wikipedia, if you read this, please make VOTE for your community, it's really bad this popup/popover behavior, and philosophy to want to hide everything...

by softyoda, 2024-01-12

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Classic mode for 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

Classic mode for Wikipedia has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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