Qwiki

Read wikipedia snippets when browsing the web

Qwiki - Read Wikipedia Snippets on Your New Tab

"Qwiki" is a Firefox add-on called Qwiki that allows users to read Wikipedia snippets on their new tab page and any other web page. It provides concise and insightful information to keep users informed while browsing.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2 Overrides new tab
By: rmi
Daily users: 1
Version: 0.4resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-26)
Version code: 5733389
Creation date: 2019-03-21
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • bookmarks
  • https://*.wikipedia.org/
Size: 380.53K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

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

Add-on safety

Risk impact

Qwiki requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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

Qwiki is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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