# WideGPT

> WideGPT allows you to widen ChatGPT's answer area. Useful for wider code blocks - no more scrolling!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `widegpt`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chris Stone
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 43
- **Rating:** 3.86 / 5 (7 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.17
- **Last updated:** 2024-09-17
- **First published:** 2023-11-20
- **Size:** 286 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/widegpt/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/fuzzcan/WideGPT](https://github.com/fuzzcan/WideGPT)

## Description

WideGPT is a handy Chrome extension that enhances your ChatGPT experience by adding a slider at the top of the ChatGPT window to dynamically adjust the width of the response area. This feature is particularly useful when viewing wide code blocks or detailed content, eliminating the need for horizontal scrolling. Compatible with both free and paid versions of ChatGPT, WideGPT offers a smoother and more flexible interface for reading answers.

For developers and curious users, the source code of WideGPT is publicly available on GitHub, allowing for transparency and potential customization. This extension is ideal for users who want improved readability and control over the ChatGPT interface without altering the core functionality.

## Rankings

- #17,126 — Overall
- #34 — widget
- #56 — gpt4
- #64 — gpt-4o
- #79 — answer
- #79 — gpt

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.chatgpt.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/widegpt)