WikiMaps

WikiMaps lets you select locations from text on the web, see them on a map, and view Wikipedia summaries for each one.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-10-06
Users: 317
Rating: 4.00 (1)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2014-07-02)
Creation date: 2014-07-02
Risk impact: Very high risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • webRequest
  • storage
  • https://maps.google.com/*
  • https://maps.googleapis.com/*
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/
  • http://dbpedia.org/
  • http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/
Size: 444.42K

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Extension summary

WikiMaps works best with locations that can normally be found on Google Maps (and optionally on Wikipedia).

How to Use:

---Viewing the map--- • Click on the WikiMaps icon in the extensions icon toolbar in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Then click "Display Map"

---Adding a location to WikiMaps--- • Highlight some text you find on the web (for example "Empire State Building" or "Budapest, Hungary"). Then, right click on your highlighted text and select "Add to WikiMaps" in the menu that appears. • Alternatively, in the map page (after you click "Display Map") you can enter locations to add in the "Add Locations" area.

---Removing locations--- • To remove a particular location, press the "x" button to the right of the location. To clear all locations, click the WikiMaps icon and then click "Clear List".

---Viewing Wikipedia Summary---

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Extension safety

Risk impact

WikiMaps requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WikiMaps may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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