# 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.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/classic-wikipedia](https://chrome-stats.com/d/classic-wikipedia)

## Overview

- **ID:** `classic-wikipedia`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** rebbj
- **Category:** appearance,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 447
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (13 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-13
- **First published:** 2023-01-20
- **Size:** 9.90 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/classic-wikipedia/)
- **Website:** [https://jeanbaptisteb.github.io/classic\_wikipedia/](https://jeanbaptisteb.github.io/classic_wikipedia/)

## Description

### Classic Mode for Wikipedia

Enjoy the classic Wikipedia interface and layout as it was before the January 2023 update. This Chrome extension automatically redirects Wikipedia pages and articles to their previous classic design without requiring a Wikipedia account. Simply disable or uninstall the add-on anytime to revert to the new interface.

This extension also supports other Wikimedia projects including Wikimedia Commons, Wiktionary, Wikisource, Wikidata, and MediaWiki, ensuring a consistent classic browsing experience across multiple platforms. Notably, it respects user privacy by not collecting or transmitting any data, and remains a non-commercial tool.

For transparency and community collaboration, its source code is publicly available on GitHub. Users can report bugs, suggest improvements, or contribute to the project. Discover more details on the official project page.

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## Rankings

- #5,358 — Overall
- #16 — wikipedia
- #28 — class
- #48 — uninstall
- #98 — wiki
- #109 — interface

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `*://*.wikipedia.org/*`
- `*://commons.wikimedia.org/*`
- `*://*.wiktionary.org/*`
- `*://*.wikisource.org/*`
- `*://*.wikidata.org/*`
- `*://*.mediawiki.org/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: wikipedia.org, wikimedia.org, wiktionary.org, wikisource.org, wikidata.org, mediawiki.org
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

### 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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/classic-wikipedia)