Legacy Wikipedia Firefox

Legacy Wikipedia

By: emy
Enables the usage of various old layouts on every Wikipedia article.

Features & Capabilities

Legacy Wikipedia is a Chrome extension that allows users to view Wikipedia articles using various classic layouts, most notably the Vector layout. By forcing these older designs on every Wikipedia article, it offers a nostalgic and familiar browsing experience for those who prefer the traditional Wikipedia interface over newer designs. This simple add-on enhances usability for longtime Wikipedia readers wanting to maintain their familiar layout preference.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on
By:
emy
Daily users:
550 -4
Rating:
4.42
(12)
Version:
1.0.2 Last updated: 2023-04-21
Version code:
5556319
Creation date:
2023-01-29
Risk:
High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
Content scripts matches:
  • *.wikipedia.org
Size:
31.21KB
Email:
em*****@five.sh
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-06
Compare stats and ranking:

Other platforms

Chrome
Legacy Wikipedia (v1.0.21)
212 5.00 (1)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.
Developed by:
emy
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/legacy-wikipedia/
Email:
em*****@five.sh
Website:
https://github.com/sixem/legacy-wikipedia

Permission Change History

2023-04-21: Version 1.0.1 → 1.0.2
Add Permissions: storage webNavigation

User Reviews

by Fi*****, 2026-06-13

It changes the layout, but extension settings popup is unreadable gray text on dark background instead of following browser's theme setting, and also this extension completely breaks "back" functionality of the browser on wikipedia pages.
by Fi*****, 2026-03-11

I like this old layout plug-ins, but it won't work if Chinese contains thins like "zh-hk".
by Wa*****, 2025-09-18
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Is Legacy Wikipedia Safe?

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

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

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: wikipedia.org
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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