# Wikipedia Simple Switcher

> Shows a small button on Wikipedia articles when a Simple English Wikipedia version exists.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `wikipedia-simple-switcher`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** jeding
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-24
- **First published:** 2026-06-21
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikipedia-simple-switcher/)

## Description

Wikipedia Simple Switcher helps readers move from regular English Wikipedia articles to their Simple English Wikipedia versions.

When you visit a Wikipedia article, the add-on checks whether a Simple English version exists. If it does, a small “Simple English” button appears at the bottom-right of the page. Clicking the button opens the matching Simple English Wikipedia article.

This is useful for students, English learners, casual readers, or anyone who wants a shorter and easier explanation before reading the full article.

The add-on does not collect personal data, does not track browsing history, and does not require an account.

## Rankings

- #114,244 — Overall
- #209 — wikipedia

## Permissions and access

### Host permissions

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

### Content script matches

- `*.wikipedia.org`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High 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-simple-switcher)