Search with Wikipedia™
Select and search in Wikipedia with mouse right-click.
Search with Wikipedia™ - Convenient Wiki Searches
"Search with Wikipedia™" is a Firefox add-on that enables quick and hassle-free searching in Wikipedia. Simply select your desired word or sentence, right-click and select 'Search in Wikipedia' in the context menu. A new tab opens with relevant information from Wikipedia. The add-on diverts you directly to distinct pages if they match your keyword, or to the Wikipedia search page with multiple matched items if it doesn't. Easily report bugs on the add-on's homepage.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 9
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- <all_urls>
- contextMenus
Size: 40.95K
Email: ma*****@mail.com
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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spammy, or outdated.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
- It allows right-click options for searching.
- It's simple and unobtrusive with support for multiple languages.
- Compatible with Wikiwand add-on.
Cons
- Many users reported issues with the language option, rendering it useless for certain searches.
- Some users experienced unwanted advertisements after activation.
- Negative feedback regarding overall functionality and performance.
Most mentioned
- Language option issues, particularly for Russian.
- Functionality and performance concerns expressed as 'rubbish' or 'total fail'.
- Advertising concerns upon using the add-on.
User reviews
by 敬念法轮大法好远离瘟疫, 2025-02-26
by Firefox user 18176943, 2023-12-03
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Search with 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
Search with Wikipedia™ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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