Desktop Wikipedia

Redirects mobile Wikipedia pages to desktop Wikipedia.

Desktop Wikipedia Add-On for Firefox

"Desktop Wikipedia" is a Firefox add-on that redirects mobile Wikipedia pages to desktop Wikipedia, providing users with a more immersive browsing experience and access to additional features and functionalities.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: l_bratch
Daily users: 82
Version: 0.2resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5728809
Creation date: 2017-09-18
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • *://*.wikipedia.org/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 8.29K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews


Simple and fast to set-up. Redirects pages correctly.
by Phil Burton, 2017-09-20
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Desktop 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

Desktop Wikipedia has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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