QWiki

Search for any word or a string of words on your current page from Wikipedia without leaving the page
What is QWiki?
QWiki is a Chrome extension that allows you to easily search for any word or phrase on your current page from Wikipedia without the need to navigate away. Simply select the word or phrase and let QWiki serve up the corresponding Wikipedia result. It offers a user-friendly experience with features like keyboard hotkey support and customization options. Get QWiki now and enhance your browsing experience!

Extension stats

Users: 10 ▼ -1
Rating: 4.80 (5)
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2017-07-21)
Creation date: 2017-07-21
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/*
  • storage
Size: 660.48K

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Extension summary

Whatever you're browsing there's at least one word that intrigues you. You can just select this word and let the extension serve up the Wikipedia result for the word(s)

It's easy to get started:

  1. Select the word or string of words.
  2. Right click and select QWiki
  3. OR You can hit the keyboard hotkey combination Alt+Shift+y after selecting the word
  4. If it is a single word a double click would also produce desired results

****** Update on Features ******

  1. Added an Options Menu which can be accessed by clicking Extension Icon next to address bar and then clicking on hamburger or 3 stripe button.
  2. Double Click is optional and disabled by default
  3. Customization in terms of color. User can create his/her own color scheme.

https://github.com/checkmate-bitch/QWiki

User reviews

I found it by accident. And I'm loving it. Well made and highly customizable. Something that I appreciate the creator for doing.
by Abhishek Kumar, 2017-08-12

I use wikipedia a lot. A lot of time went to going to the site and searching for the term. This extension reduced time taken to access the site. Added to my productivity. Would recommend!
by Vishal Patial, 2017-08-08

Does what it says on the tin
by Tamara Jordan, 2017-07-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

QWiki has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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