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Wikipedia Search

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Search Wikipedia from your browser's address bar or from the context menu, with this time-saving and user-friendly Chrome extension. #Wikipedia Search  #Wiki Search  #Wikipedia Extension  #Wikipedia  #Wiki  #Search  

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If you find something on the web that you are unfamiliar with, looking up the relevant Wikipedia page has become the norm. However, finding a certain wiki involves a couple of additional steps, which is somewhat inconvenient.

Wikipedia Search is a Chrome extension that makes the process a lot simpler. Essentially, it enables you to search for something on Wikipedia directly from the browser’s address bar or the context menu.

Once the extension has been installed, you just need to type “wiki” in the address bar, press Space or Tab, and then write a relevant term. Live suggestions are provided as you are typing, making it easier to find the right article.

The extension supports a number of languages, and the right one should be selected automatically. However, you can also change it from the settings or the optional shortcut displayed in the address bar drop-down list.

Of course, typing something in the address bar is only slightly more convenient than googling it or searching for an article directly on Wikipedia, but the extension offers an even simpler way of finding what you need.

When you want to open a Wikipedia article related to a word or phrase, you simply have to select it and select the new option added to the Chrome context menu. You will be taken either to an article or the Wikipedia search results.

On the whole, this extension makes it a lot easier to find things on Wikipedia, as it allows you to search for articles directly from the address bar or the context menu. It is very intuitive, and it supports a wide range of languages.

What's new in Wikipedia Search 11:

  • Migrated to Manifest V3 (#23)
  • Added support for opening result in Wikiwand web reader (#28)
  • Updated settings page with more compact layout and dark mode support
  • New icons
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  runs on:
Windows 11
Windows 10 32/64 bit
Windows 8 32/64 bit
Windows 7 32/64 bit
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Wikipedia Search - With this extension, you can search Wikipedia directly from Chrome's address bar
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