SideWiki – Sidebar for Wikipedia
A sidebar that shows Wikipedia in dark mode. Right-click selected text to search instantly in the sidebar.
As of June 2026, SideWiki – Sidebar for Wikipedia has 29 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Productivity category.
Usersdown 25.6 percent−25.6%
29
29
Ratingno change0%
5.00
2 reviews
Reviewsno change0%
2
Version
1.0
Manifest V3
History
7 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 39 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 34 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 27 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0 |
| May 7, 2026 | 28 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0 |
| May 11, 2026 | 29 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0 |
| May 19, 2026 | 31 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 33 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Now | 29 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- sidePaneldeclarativeNetRequeststoragecontextMenusnotifications
- Host access
- https://*.wikipedia.org/*
Screenshots
About
Wikipedia Sidebar – Quick Access, Dark Mode, and Context Menu Search This extension adds a convenient sidebar to your browser that loads the mobile version of Wikipedia with dark mode enabled, making it easier to read and reference while browsing. With just a click, you can open Wikipedia in a collapsible sidebar without leaving your current tab. It’s perfect for quick lookups, multitasking, and focused research. Features: View Wikipedia in a clean, mobile-friendly format Dark mode enabled for comfortable reading Right-click any selected text on a webpage to search Wikipedia instantly in the sidebar No tab switching or page reloading – stay in your flow Lightweight, fast, and always there when you need it.
Technical
- Version
- 1.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 56.75KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- Yes
Metadata
- ID
- ofifhmaojnmphodmgkipjpjedgnhkbhl
- Developer ID
- u1b945b52b5043f6239c8d57809e93878
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jun 13, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Feb 9, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 6, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- https://forms.gle/um74x8sQCuXh7WZu5
- Privacy Policy
- https://buildmelon.com/sidewiki-privacy-policy/
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