# Wikipedia Shortcut

> Search wikipedia (any language) directly from the address bar. Set the default language in the extension's settings or use a language option (e.g. "wik operating system" or "wik -fr Victor Hugo")

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `wikipedia-quick-search`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mpascucci
- **Category:** search-tools,other
- **Daily users:** 45
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** 2021-01-09
- **First published:** 2020-11-17
- **Size:** 28 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikipedia-quick-search/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/mpascucci/firefox\_extensions/blob/main/README.md](https://github.com/mpascucci/firefox_extensions/blob/main/README.md)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikipedia-quick-search/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikipedia-quick-search/privacy/)

## Description

The Wikipedia Shortcut Chrome extension allows users to search Wikipedia quickly and efficiently from the browser's address bar. By typing the keyword "wik" followed by the search query, users can instantly find Wikipedia articles in their default language setting, which can be customized in the extension's settings. Additionally, the extension supports language-specific searches by adding language codes (e.g., -fr for French, -de for German, -it for Italian) before the search term. This feature lets users explore Wikipedia content in various languages without navigating away from their current webpage. Whether you need quick facts or detailed articles, Wikipedia Shortcut streamlines your research process with convenience and flexibility.

## Rankings

- #16,834 — Overall
- #30 — wikipedia
- #35 — shortcut
- #145 — wiki

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows usage of omnibox input, negligible risk as it pertains largely to user input enhancements.
- 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-quick-search)