Random Wikipedia Tab

Each new tab opens to a random Wikipedia article

Random Wikipedia Tab - Chrome Extension

Random Wikipedia Tab is a Chrome extension that opens a random Wikipedia article in the background on each new tab. It allows you to learn something new, discover interesting facts, or explore various Wikipedia articles effortlessly.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2 Overrides new tab
Users: 135
-3
Rating: 2.56
(18)
Version: 3.1 (Last updated: 2013-02-06)
Creation date: 2013-02-05
Permissions:
  • http://en.wikipedia.org/
  • storage
Size: 151.55K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

How to activate content inside tab? Seems like right corner settings are not working
by Alexandra II, 2018-05-15

Doesn't work
by Yota, 2016-12-03

Does not work!!!!! werkt niet ne pas traveille!!!
by Maik Lanen, 2016-11-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Random Wikipedia Tab requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

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