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

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Version
1.1
Update
October 3, 2018
Size
26.91KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
2.7 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Tabs
Https://*.wikipedia.org/
Https://*.wikivoyage.org/
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Wikipedia Reading Lists Extension

Wikipedia Reading Lists is for Wikipedia Android or iOS users who would like to save articles into their reading lists. With a single tap, you can save an article into your default reading list, where it will be available for you to read through either of the Wikipedia apps.

To use this browser extension, you will need to have reading list syncing enabled for your account in the iOS or Android Wikipedia app.

Privacy: https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Wikipedia_Reading_Lists_Browser_Extension_Privacy_Policy
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Wikipedia Reading Lists", "description" : "Save Wikipedia articles to read on Wikipedia\u2019s iOS and Android apps", "version": "1.1", "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "tabs", "https://*.wikipedia.org/", "https://*.wikivoyage.org/" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "dist/browser-polyfill.min.js", "background.js" ], "persistent": false }, "content_scripts": [{ "js": [ "dist/browser-polyfill.min.js", "content.js" ], "matches": [ "https://*.wikipedia.org/*", "https://*.wikivoyage.org/*" ] }], "page_action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icon_Addtolist_48x48.png", "32": "icon_Addtolist_48x48.png", "48": "icon_Addtolist_48x48.png", "128": "icon_Addtolist_128x128.png" } }, "icons": { "16": "icon_Addtolist_48x48.png", "32": "icon_Addtolist_48x48.png", "48": "icon_Addtolist_48x48.png", "128": "icon_Addtolist_128x128.png" }, "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+A", "mac": "MacCtrl+Shift+A" }, "description": "Add the current page to the default reading list" } }}
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How to download and manually install Wikipedia Reading Lists extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Wikipedia Reading Lists 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 Reading Lists extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Wikipedia Reading Lists extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Wikipedia Reading Lists 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 Reading Lists Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Wikipedia Reading Lists extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Wikipedia Reading Lists extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Wikipedia Reading Lists 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 Reading Lists 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 Reading Lists extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Wikipedia Reading Lists 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 Reading Lists extension file

Select and download the Wikipedia Reading Lists 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 Reading Lists 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 Reading Lists 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 Reading Lists 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 Reading Lists extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Tobias Hallmans (ID: 000000727c88a3e4) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/29/2023

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Elvin Aslanov (ID: 0000008b97d365e5) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 06/08/2023 Good, but I also want to manage my list from my desktop computer's web browser and there's no UI for it in the extension. And also I'd like to choose a reading list while saving (since I may have many on mobile), and not everything saved to go to the default "Saved".

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Kevin (ID: 00000084788b8ef9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 02/26/2023 So basically I can save articles to the reading list BUT cannot read the items on the reading list (the most basic feature) and cannot delete articles from it. It's a joke, why can't Wikipedia just incorporate the reading list into their website?

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Leonardo Buzz (ID: 000000cb468f7727) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/17/2022 it really doesn't work , what a waste of a time

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chris varenhorst (ID: 000000a8d244c76c) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 04/06/2022 As of 2022 this extension has now broken and Wikipedia hasn't bothered to update it. It's ridiculous that reading lists are only supported in the mobile apps and no where else.. But there is hope! It looks like someone built another extension using the same APIs that actually works. You can find it here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/wikipedia-reading-lists/ledhaefolaamkihlcbjbongijbmmakip They have the same name so remove/disable this one first. Also I do wish the official Wikipedia one actually worked, since I trust it more...