# WikiSum

> Quickly summarize Wikipedia articles

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `wikisum`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Prasad Bhuyan
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,search-tools,tabs
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-14
- **First published:** 2024-10-12
- **Size:** 13 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikisum/)

## Description

WikiSum: Instant Article Insights

Effortlessly distill Wikipedia articles into concise summaries with a single click. This powerful extension transforms lengthy entries into bite-sized overviews, saving time and enhancing research efficiency.

Key Features:
- One-Click Summaries: Generate instant article overviews directly from your browser.
- Adjustable Length: Choose between short, medium, or detailed summaries to suit your needs.
- Multi-Language Support: Summarize articles in multiple languages (initially English, with more to come).
- User-Friendly Interface: Clean, intuitive design that seamlessly integrates with Firefox.
- Time-Saver: Quickly grasp key points without reading entire articles.

Perfect for students, researchers, or anyone looking to boost their information-gathering speed. WikiSum helps you get to the heart of any topic in seconds.

Upgrade your browsing experience and never get lost in lengthy articles again. Try WikiSum today and revolutionize how you consume information online!

## Rankings

- #124,885 — Overall
- #201 — wiki
- #215 — summarization

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`

### 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/wikisum)