Classic mode for Wikipedia
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.
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 10
Firefox on Android: No
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
Updated: 14 hours ago
User reviews
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
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User
reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
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
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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