# Wikipedia Language Switcher

> Browse Wikipedia in your language with just one click.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `wikipedia-language-switcher`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** C29H25N3O5
- **Category:** search-tools,appearance,language-support
- **Daily users:** 8
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-27
- **First published:** 2025-06-24
- **Size:** 87 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikipedia-language-switcher/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/C29H25N3O5/WikiLangSwitch/issues](https://github.com/C29H25N3O5/WikiLangSwitch/issues)

## Description

Wikipedia Language Switcher is a lightweight and customizable Firefox extension that lets you instantly switch between language versions of any Wikipedia article. Ideal for multilingual users, students, researchers, and global readers. 

To use this extension, go to the extension’s settings page, enter your preferred languages using WP codes, separated by commas (e.g., <code>en, es, fr, zh</code>), and select your desired display mode: native names, WP codes, or custom labels. If using custom labels, enter your preferred label for each language in the provided fields.

## Rankings

- #36,541 — Overall
- #69 — wikipedia
- #154 — language
- #202 — kitchen

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*.wikipedia.org`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/wikipedia-language-switcher)