This extension allows you to type the word 'wiki' into your browser's search bar, press the space key, and search for an article on Wikipedia. You can also select any word or phrase on the web, right-click, and search it in Wikipedia. If you have Awesome New Tab Page installed, there's even a widget for that built-in. Instant access to the millions of articles of articles on Wikipedia.
If English isn't your main language, it's easy to change the language Wikipedia Search uses. Just go to the Settings page to switch to any of the 50+ languages Wikipedia supports.
Wikipedia is a trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation.
New in Wikipedia Search 8.1:
- faster searching New in Wikipedia Search 8.0:
- Updated settings page with auto-save.
- Added support for settings shortcut to Opera.
- Added support for the Urdu, Phasa Thai, and Min Nan Wikipedias.
- Cleaned up code.
New in Wikipedia Search 7.0.2:
- Added warning when using Wikipedia Search over HTTP connection.
New in Wikipedia Search 7.0.1:
- Added settings button to Wikipedia pages when side panel is disabled.
New in Wikipedia Search 7.0:
- Panel improvements: The Wikipedia Search panel (on the left side when browsing Wikipedia) has been improved and now correctly matches Wikipedia's design.
- New language: Added support for the Estonian, Georgian, Chechen, and Bulgarian Wikipedias.
- Code cleanup: Wikipedia Search 7.0's codebase has been improved, especially with content scripts being adjusted to work much better.
- Slightly updated icon
This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
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