WikiTweaks

A restyling of Wikipedia that saves screen space and adds on-hover previews.
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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-03-28
Users: 197
Rating: 3.86 (7)
Version: 1.7.1 (Last updated: 2014-12-10)
Creation date: 2014-12-10
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://*.wikipedia.org/*
  • storage
Size: 54.29K

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Extension summary

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WikiTweaks goal is to become a full restyling of Wikipedia. Too much screen space is used with things that almost nobody looks at or uses. WikiTweaks also adds drop down previews of links to help avoid congesting your browser with wikipedia tabs.

Features: Removal of rarely used UI. Mouse over preview of links. Click the extension button for recently viewed wikipedia pages.

User reviews

I addedd this extension, but when I clicked to open then it does not response. please suggest me how can I use this/open.
by NARESH KUMAR MEENA, 2020-01-03
much better use of screen real estate
by Brad Trammell, 2014-12-06
Needs more helpful features.
by Andrew Sweet, 2014-11-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WikiTweaks requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WikiTweaks may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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