# Wikipedia QuickSearch

> An extension for in-page quick wikipedia searches

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `wikipedia-quicksearch`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Danel P
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,search-tools
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2021-01-01
- **First published:** 2020-12-31
- **Size:** 470 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikipedia-quicksearch/)

## Description

Wikipedia QuickSearch is a Firefox add-on that allows for in-page searches of Wikipedia articles. Simply double click on any word to instantly view a summary pop-up providing you with the information you need.

## Rankings

- #104,574 — Overall
- #105 — wikipedia

## Permissions and access

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- 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-quicksearch)