WikiPeek — Instant Wikipedia Previews Anywhere
Instant, free Wikipedia context for any text on the web. Hover, select, or click to unlock knowledge without leaving the page.
As of June 2026, WikiPeek — Instant Wikipedia Previews Anywhere has 14 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Productivity category.
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Version
1.1
Manifest V3
History
4 snapshotsTracking since Apr 21, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 8 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1 |
| May 6, 2026 | 15 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1 |
| May 18, 2026 | 13 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 16 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Now | 14 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storageactiveTabscripting
- Host access
- https://en.wikipedia.org/*, <all_urls>
Screenshots
About
Discover, learn, and stay focused with WikiPeek, your personal in-page knowledge companion. Whether you’re reading articles, researching for school, or just curious, Instant Context transforms your browsing into an interactive learning experience — no tab-hopping required. ✨ Key Features - Two Powerful Modes: Underline Mode: Automatically highlights key terms on any webpage — hover to see a concise Wikipedia preview. Cursor Mode: Select any word or phrase to instantly reveal a rich, visual summary. - Clean, Distraction-Free Previews: Compact, beautifully designed tooltips with titles, summaries, and optional images. Powered by real Wikipedia content, intelligently truncated for quick understanding. Smart & Customizable Toggle images, adjust hover delay, or pin previews with a click. Prefetch summaries for faster, smoother interactions. Quick settings access without breaking your reading flow. 💡 Perfect For - Students and researchers who want instant definitions & context. - Professionals who need quick fact-checks without disrupting workflow. - Curious minds who love learning on the fly. No sign-ups. No clutter. Just context — instantly.
Technical
- Version
- 1.1
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 106KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- aamimhpfejjpeifkmccjobomkekfcnma
- Developer ID
- u4926cf68a7d8532fc64a570b9a39f8a5
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Aug 17, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Aug 17, 2025
- Last Scraped
- Jun 1, 2026
- Support URL
- https://mainbrightcore.github.io/wikipeek/
- Privacy Policy
- https://mainbrightcore.github.io/wikipeek/
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