Wikipedia context search

Wikipedia context search

Quickly lookup the highlighted text on Wikipedia

Wikipedia context search
What is Wikipedia context search?
Wikipedia context search is a Chrome extension that allows you to easily lookup information on Wikipedia by highlighting a word or phrase on any web page. Just right click and select 'Search Wikipedia for ...' to open a new tab with your search results on Wikipedia.org.
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Stats
Users: 31 ▲ 1
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2021-10-06)
Creation date: 2021-10-06
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Size: 25.77K
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Summary

Wikipedia editors will find this extension particularly useful, but it can be used by anyone. With this add-on you can easily lookup information on Wikipedia - just highlight a word or phrase in any web page, right click on it and select "Search Wikipedia for ...". This will open in a new tab with your search results on Wikipedia.org.

Safety
Risk impact

Wikipedia context search is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Wikipedia context search has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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