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Wikipedia Companion (Mini Wiki Browser) Chrome extension

First seen in 2010, Language & Translators. This page records what the extension did, whether it is still available, and what to use instead.

What it was

A popup Wikipedia reader with search, so you could look things up without leaving the current tab.

No longer available

This extension is no longer published and we do not distribute old extension files. The list below shows current alternatives from the Chrome Web Store.

Current alternatives

The extensions the Chrome Web Store ranks highest for "wikipedia" today.
#ExtensionUsersRatingRatings
1Black Menu for WikipediaEasy access to the Wikipedia universe4,0004.5 ★78
2Wikipedia Reading Lists EnhancedSave Wikipedia articles to read on Wikipedia Web, iOS, and Android apps2354.9 ★7
3Wikipedia night modeWikipedia night mode allows you to work more comfortably on the Wikipedia website in the dark or in low light30K2.0 ★188
4Wikipedia on TopWikipedia on Top ensures that your first Google result is always Wikipedia where possible.7484.3 ★15
5Wikipedia-InterlinkIn Wikipedia, insert a link to the other language version of the page, under the title.1594.8 ★4
6WIKI 2. Wikipedia RepublishedAdvanced Magic for Wikipedia.5,0004.3 ★76
7Wikiwand - Wikipedia ModernizedWikipedia, beautifully redesigned. Timelines, top questions, fact-checking, and more. AI built in.200K3.7 ★7,975
8Wikipedia NoRefsToggle Wikipedia citation markers on and off645.0 ★2
9Wikilas Cage: Nicolas Cage for WikipediaMakes (almost) every Wikipedia article about Nicolas Cage.1,0003.3 ★30
10Modern for WikipediaWikipedia gets a beautiful, clean, modern interface.10K4.6 ★188

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