# WikiVector

> This extension forces Wikipedia.org pages to use the old layout by redirecting.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `wikivector`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TK3950
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2023-01-20
- **First published:** 2023-01-20
- **Size:** 7.82 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/wikivector/)

## Description

WikiVector is a Firefox add-on that checks if a Wikipedia page has '?useskin=vector' in the URL. If not, it appends the parameter and redirects the browser to the new URL. This allows users to force Wikipedia pages to use the old layout.

## Rankings

- #102,028 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### 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/wikivector)