Wikipedia Search

Search Wikipedia by typing 'w' followed by the keyword in the address bar. For eg, to search for 'Austin', type 'w austin'
What is Wikipedia Search?
Wikipedia Search is a Chrome extension that enables users to search Wikipedia by typing 'w' followed by the keyword in the address bar. It supports multiple languages and provides a convenient way to access information from Wikipedia.

Extension stats

Users: 166 ▼ -3
Rating: 5.00 (14)
Version: 2.1.9 (Last updated: 2012-10-13)
Creation date: 2012-10-13
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
Size: 43.84K

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Extension summary

You can change the language you want to use by going to the options page (Settings>Extensions>Options) and selecting your language of choice. Currently the languages you can choose from are:

  • Chinese
  • Dutch
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Swedish

Let me know if you want me to add in any more languages through the feedback form and I'll have them in.

User reviews

Amazing extension,thank you ishan2.
by fra nce, 2017-03-04

Najlepsze rozwiązanie jeśli chodzi o łatwe i szybkie wyszukiwanie w wikipedii, dzięki!
by Thomas Edison, 2013-01-28

perfect. This was exactly what I wanted! Instead of pressing "w TAB", you can do "w SPACE". I like that much better.
by Scott Mayo, 2013-01-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Wikipedia Search may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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