Shows previews of linked articles on Wikipedia pages

Latest Version

Version
2.5.3
Update
September 8, 2016
Size
64.71KiB
Developer
Category
Users
337
Rating
3.66667 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Notifications
Storage
*://*.wikipedia.org/*
*://*.mediawiki.org/*
*://*.wikia.com/*
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Wikipedia Peek Extension

When you hover a link to another article on Wikipedia.org/Wikia.com or tap on it, a small pop-up will show you the title section of that article.

Features:
* Full touch support
* Load first paragraph and thumbnail
* 4 themes (Wikipedia, white, black, grey/blue)
* Customizable font-size and transparency
* Works in Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Firefox for Android

This add-ons code is available on GitHub (https://github.com/NiklasGollenstede/wikipedia-peek). If you have any problems, please report them there (https://github.com/NiklasGollenstede/wikipedia-peek/issues).

The add-on itself does not collect any data. Note however, that the article previews are queried form the target host in a separate query each time you hover over a link long enough.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Wikipedia Peek extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Wikipedia Peek 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 Peek extension file

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

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User reviews

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Mikko Räsänen (ID: 000000f3aca9b9ab) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 07/03/2020 Doesn't work on latest Chrome. Shows a short loading animation, when hovering, but no pop-up appears.

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Shadenium (ID: 000000a53fee7a68) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2017 Absolutely love customization! The best wikipedia extension I've seen so far.

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Kian Mayne (ID: 000000353f731ccf) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/14/2016 Does what it says on the tin and doesn't seem to be doing anything dodgy.

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Gabriel Fernando (ID: 0000009fa3fd3cc3) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/25/2016 Don't Work