Hover • Select • Learn

Instant Wikipedia previews — without leaving the page

Two modes, lightning-fast results, and a sleek floating control hub. Perfect for studying, researching, and staying in the flow.

Two Modes

Cursor & Underline

Select any text to preview in Cursor Mode, or enable Underline Mode to highlight key terms and hover for instant context.

Polished UI

Minimal, distraction-free previews

Clean tooltips with titles, summaries, and optional images. Designed to inform quickly without breaking your reading flow.

Fast

Prefetch & caching

Prefetch summaries and cache recent lookups for snappy results. No tab-hopping, no context switching.

Customizable

Shortcuts & settings

Tune hover delay, toggle images, and switch modes instantly via keyboard: Alt + C (Cursor) / Alt + U (Underline).

How it works

WikiPeek integrates unobtrusively into any webpage. Use Cursor Mode for targeted lookups or Underline Mode for ambient context while you read.

1

Install & pin

Click Add to Chrome, then pin WikiPeek in your toolbar for quick access.

2

Choose a mode

Default is Cursor Mode. Switch anytime: Alt + C / U.

3

Hover or select

Hover highlighted terms in Underline Mode, or select any text in Cursor Mode to see a concise Wikipedia preview.

Keyboard shortcuts

Alt + C
Switch to Cursor Mode
Alt + U
Switch to Underline Mode
Esc
Close preview / unpin

FAQs

Is WikiPeek free?

Yes. WikiPeek uses Wikipedia content and is free to use. If we add optional pro features in the future, the free core will remain.

Does it work on any site?

Almost everywhere. Some apps with heavy custom editors may limit selection, but Cursor Mode typically works across blogs, docs, forums, and news sites.

How do I switch modes?

Use the popup, the floating control hub, or keyboard shortcuts: Alt + C for Cursor Mode, Alt + U for Underline Mode.

What data do you collect?

None for tracking or advertising. We store minimal local settings (like your chosen mode) using Chrome storage. See the Privacy section below.

Why is my preview missing images?

Some Wikipedia entries don’t have a thumbnail, or you may have images toggled off in settings. You can switch that on in the popup or control hub.

Privacy & permissions

WikiPeek runs locally in your browser to render previews and highlight terms. We request host access to read the text you select and to insert the tooltip UI; we do not collect browsing history or personal data. Settings like your preferred mode are stored using Chrome’s local storage.

Ready to read smarter?

Add WikiPeek to Chrome and get instant context anywhere on the web.

➕ Add to Chrome