# Wikipedia Reading Lists

> Save Wikipedia articles to read on Wikipedia’s iOS and Android apps

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `wikipedia-reading-lists`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Wikimedia Foundation
- **Daily users:** 388
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 2.69 / 5 (42 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2018-05-23
- **Size:** 32 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-07-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikipedia-reading-lists/)
- **Website:** [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia\_Apps/Reading\_list\_browser\_extension](https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Apps/Reading_list_browser_extension)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikipedia-reading-lists/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikipedia-reading-lists/privacy/)

## Description

Wikipedia Reading Lists is a handy Chrome extension designed for users of Wikipedia's iOS and Android apps. It allows you to save articles directly from your browser into your default reading list with a single tap. Once saved, these articles are accessible via the Wikipedia mobile apps, ensuring you can read your favorite content anytime, even offline.

To use this extension, ensure reading list syncing is enabled on your Wikipedia app account. This feature streamlines your reading experience across devices without the hassle of manual transfers. For privacy details, see the provided Wikimedia Foundation privacy policy link.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `https://*.wikipedia.org/`
- `https://*.wikivoyage.org/`

### Content script matches

- `*.wikipedia.org`
- `*.wikivoyage.org`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Very high 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 is not longer available in the store

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## Review summary

The Wikipedia Reading Lists Firefox add-on allows users to quickly save articles to their default reading list, syncing with mobile devices. However, multiple users find the UI confusing and the extension very limited: it only supports adding articles to a single default list without any ability to view, manage, or edit reading lists on desktop. Login problems are also reported. While it performs basic saving functions adequately, the extension lacks comprehensive reading list management features, reducing its practical value.

### Pros

- Simple and straightforward to add articles to the default Wikipedia reading list.
- Detects logged-in status and works immediately for saving articles.
- Useful for syncing reading lists between mobile devices and desktop browser for saving articles on desktop to read later on mobile.
- Native Wikimedia Foundation presence lends credibility and integration.
- Provides a minimal but functional way to save articles quickly with one click.

### Cons

- Reading list can only add articles; user cannot view, manage, or remove articles from reading lists in the browser extension.
- Only the default reading list is accessible for saving; cannot select or manage multiple named or themed lists.
- User interface is confusing and unintuitive, especially its location in the address bar and lack of clear visibility.
- Login issues arise, such as the extension prompting to login without proper functionality, preventing use if login fails.
- Extension is very basic and considered 'write-only' without reading or editing capabilities on desktop, limiting its usefulness.

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