Old Wiki

Changes the Wikipedia user interface to the beautiful old vector layout. Is also applied to the other international Wikimedia pages.
What is Old Wiki?
'Old Wiki' is a Chrome extension designed to transport users back in time by converting the current Wikipedia interface to its lovable old vector layout. It adds '?useskin=vector' to each HTTP request, effectively transforming the UI. The extension is easily applicable to other international Wikimedia pages, ensuring the uniformity of the user experience across different languages.

Extension stats

By: adlerzei
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.68 (31)
Version: 1.3.0 (Last updated: 2023-02-06)
Creation date: 2023-01-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • declarativeNetRequest
Host permissions:
  • *://*.wikipedia.org/*
  • *://*.wiktionary.org/*
  • *://*.wikiquote.org/*
  • *://*.wikibooks.org/*
  • *://*.wikisource.org/*
  • *://species.wikimedia.org/*
  • *://*.wikinews.org/*
  • *://*.wikiversity.org/*
  • *://*.wikivoyage.org/*
  • *://commons.wikimedia.org/*
  • See more
Size: 19.00K

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Extension summary

This extension simply changes Wikipedia interface to the beautiful old vector layout by adding "?useskin=vector" to the end of each HTTP request. It is also applied to the other international Wikimedia pages.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Improves the user experience by reverting to the old Wikipedia layout
  • Does exactly what it is supposed to do effectively
  • Allows users to change language topics easily
  • Users appreciate the extension for restoring a familiar interface
Cons
  • Stopped working for some users
  • Does not function correctly when opening Wikipedia from external sources
  • Some users believe this option is unnecessary as Wikipedia has a built-in setting
Most mentioned
  • Users dislike the new Wikipedia layout
  • The extension significantly enhances the usability of Wikipedia
  • Thankfulness expressed towards the creator of the extension
User reviews
stopped working currently :((
by Google User, 2024-10-28

amazing
by Planchik, 2024-09-13

by gelo creme, 2024-08-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Old Wiki requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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