Language and mobile to desktop redirection on Wikipedia pages.

Latest Version

Version
1.1
Update
September 30, 2014
Size
50.83KiB
Developer
Category
Users
400
Rating
4.57143 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
WebRequest
WebRequestBlocking
Storage
*://*.wikipedia.org/
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Wiki Redirect Extension

This extension enables automatic language redirection on Wikipedia pages.
When you open a Wikipedia page in a different language, it will try to open the same article on the choosen language.
You can choose the redirection language from a list of Wikipedia supported languages.

It's also possibile to automatically convert links from the mobile version to the desktop version.

Extension developed by Memento SRLS
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Memento+SRLS
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "__MSG_appName__", "description": "__MSG_appDesc__", "default_locale": "en","version": "1.1","icons": { "16": "icon16.png", "48": "icon48.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "page_action": { "default_icon": "icon16.png", "default_name": "__MSG_appName__", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "permissions": [ "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking","storage", "*://*.wikipedia.org/" ],"background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }}
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How to download and manually install Wiki Redirect extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Wiki Redirect extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Wiki Redirect 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 Wiki Redirect Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Wiki Redirect 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 Wiki Redirect extension file

Select and download the Wiki Redirect 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 Wiki Redirect 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 Wiki Redirect 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 Wiki Redirect 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 Wiki Redirect extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Daniele Pavanello (ID: 000000e55af17730) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 02/09/2020 Perfetto, cercavo esattamente un'estensione per reindirizzarmi subito e in automatico a en.wikipedia.org. 5/5

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Jakob Karl (ID: 000000c270dd0756) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 10/04/2015 Liked the mobile redirect, but no way to read articles in other languages

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sam kelly (ID: 000000052f37dfb3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/02/2015 Works great.

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John O'Grady (ID: 000000ab6bd6aef8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/07/2015 Super lightweight extension that does what it says; no BS.