Revert Wikipedia Layout

Revert Wikipedia Layout

This extension will allow you to use the old Wikipedia layout without the need to create an account.

What is Revert Wikipedia Layout?
'Revert Wikipedia Layout' is a Chrome extension designed for those who prefer the old Wikipedia layout (pre-2023). While registered users can revert to the old layout through their settings, incognito and unregistered users have no such option. This extension resolves this issue by modifying the URL on each Wikipedia page to display the previous layout.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.77 (44)
Version: 1.8.1 (Last updated: 2023-02-07)
Creation date: 2023-01-19
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Size: 12.75K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Many individuals prefer the old Wikipedia layout (pre-2023)— this extension aims to bring that back.

Wikipedia offers registered users to change their layout preferences through their account settings, however, incognito and unregistered users are unfortunately left out. This simple extension solves this issue by adding the necessary URL parameter to every Wikipedia page, to ensure that the old layout is displayed.

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Restores classic Vector skin layout
  • Makes Wikipedia usable again
  • Solves usability issues caused by new Wikipedia layout
Cons
  • Causes issues with accessing Wikipedia through URL bar
  • Doesn't show previews when hovering over hyperlinks
  • Automatically redirects bookmarked pages to modified URL
Most mentioned
  • Restores classic Vector skin layout
  • Makes Wikipedia usable again
  • New Wikipedia UI is poorly implemented
  • Issues with accessing Wikipedia through URL bar
  • Doesn't show previews when hovering over hyperlinks
Recent reviews
22-01-2023 Works good
by Morning Lemon Morning Lemon, 2023-01-22

As of 1-22-23, this extension worked perfectly. Well done.
by Nick Seraphin Nick Seraphin, 2023-01-22

Does not seem to work for me, whenever I click a link it still shows the original UI. Redirector seems to work for me but not this extension.
by Mazen Abuelenain Mazen Abuelenain, 2023-01-22
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Safety
Risk impact

Revert Wikipedia Layout is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Revert Wikipedia Layout has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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