Wikipedia Peek
Shows previews of linked articles on Wikipedia pages.
Wikipedia Peek: Quick Article Previews
Wikipedia Peek is a Firefox add-on that shows previews of linked articles on Wikipedia pages. By simply hovering over a link or tapping it, users can view a small pop-up displaying the title section of the related article.
Key Features:
- Full touch support for seamless navigation
- Choose from 4 different themes: Wikipedia, white, black, and grey/blue
- Customizable font size and transparency for a personalized experience
- Compatible with Firefox, Chrome, and Firefox for Android
The add-on is lightweight and does not collect user data, ensuring privacy while you explore knowledge on Wikipedia. Check out the code on GitHub and report any issues here.
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
- notifications
- tabs
- webNavigation
- *://*/*
Size: 105.48K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated: a day ago
Ranking
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User reviews
Pros
- The add-on was great before it became broken.
- Useful on websites like Wikia.
- Provides the ability to preview links without leaving the current page.
- Allows customization and temporary disabling of previews.
Cons
- The add-on is no longer updated and support has been dropped.
- The native Wikipedia preview feature is inferior to this add-on's functionality.
- Does not work reliably on some systems.
- Interferes with Wikipedia's built-in link preview feature.
Most mentioned
- The add-on used to be great before it broke due to lack of support.
- Wikipedia now has a native equivalent that doesn't function as well as this add-on.
- The latest version from GitHub works but is not available on AMO.
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User
reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
by 退出党团队远离中共邪教, 2025-02-12
by άƈεƥ, 2024-10-09
by Firefox user 15552492, 2023-09-12
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Wikipedia Peek 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
Wikipedia Peek has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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