Access to a floating mobile version of Wikipedia on any webpage

Latest Version

Version
0.2.0
Update
July 18, 2021
Size
32.09KiB
Developer
Category
Users
406
Rating
4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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Wikipedia Anywhere Extension

This extension brings the mobile version of Wikipedia to any website to lookup terms without leaving the page. The extension has no visual button. To activate, select a text on the active tab and press the \"W\" icon that appears on top of the mouse pointer. To hide the panel, select anywhere outside the mini Wikipedia panel.

Use cases:
Look at the meaning of a technical term without leaving the panel.
Get more info about a topic with an embedded Wikipedia
Find a song track details right inside an online media player (YouTube Music or Spotify)
Get technical review about a movie without leaving IMDB

Notes:
1. To improve the loading speed, the mobile version of Wikipedia is used. You can change this from the options page.
2. The size of the panel as well as the bubble's position is customizable.
3. If you prefer a localized version of Wikipedia, change the default \"en\" locale ( the language of the loaded Wikipedia page) from the options page.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Wikipedia Anywhere", "description": "Access to a floating mobile version of Wikipedia on any webpage", "version": "0.2.0", "manifest_version": 3, "permissions": [ "storage" ], "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": [ "data/icons/32.png", "data/icons/loading.svg" ], "matches": ["*://*/*"] }], "background": { "service_worker": "worker.js" }, "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [""], "exclude_matches": [ "*://*.m.wikipedia.org/*" ], "js": [ "data/inject/inject.js" ], "css": ["data/inject/inject.css"], "run_at": "document_start", "all_frames": true, "match_about_blank": true }], "homepage_url": "https://add0n.com/page-anywhere.html?from=wikipedia", "icons": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png", "128": "data/icons/128.png", "256": "data/icons/256.png" }, "options_ui": { "page": "data/options/index.html" }}
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How to download and manually install Wikipedia Anywhere extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Wikipedia Anywhere extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Wikipedia Anywhere extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Wikipedia Anywhere extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Wikipedia Anywhere extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Wikipedia Anywhere extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Wikipedia Anywhere Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Wikipedia Anywhere extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Wikipedia Anywhere extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Wikipedia Anywhere extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Wikipedia Anywhere extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Wikipedia Anywhere extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Wikipedia Anywhere extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Wikipedia Anywhere extension file

Select and download the Wikipedia Anywhere extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Wikipedia Anywhere extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Wikipedia Anywhere extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Wikipedia Anywhere extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Wikipedia Anywhere extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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arshid (ID: 000000284426d2b8) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 11/07/2022 It recently causes YouTube music to completely crash.

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alaska Canyon (ID: 00000015a5c13dd7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/27/2022 good extension . i wish option have multiple choice for select which wikipedia version show

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cute-cumbers (ID: 000000ff287473db) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/28/2021 it's a wonderful extension. can you make an alternative extension for google? make a "google anywhere" extension.

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Mahdi Hasan (ID: 00000002b5546734) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 06/15/2021 Not working

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Hosty (ID: 000000c925a8c7a5) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/28/2020 its a good extension... but it only be usable for me if i could MOVE AROUND the popup.. AND AN OPTION TO PIN IT ON TOP *PLEASE CONTINUE YOUR WORK @rynu.smith*