# Legacy Wikipedia

> Enables the usage of various old layouts on every Wikipedia article.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/legacy-wikipedia](https://chrome-stats.com/d/legacy-wikipedia)

## Overview

- **ID:** `legacy-wikipedia`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** emy
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 558
- **Weekly downloads:** 13
- **Rating:** 4.42 / 5 (12 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-04-21
- **First published:** 2023-01-29
- **Size:** 31 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/legacy-wikipedia/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/sixem/legacy-wikipedia](https://github.com/sixem/legacy-wikipedia)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #4,707 — Overall
- #7 — wikipedia
- #11 — legal
- #63 — article
- #76 — wiki
- #91 — usage

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `webNavigation`

### Content script matches

- `*.wikipedia.org`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: wikipedia.org
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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