WikiSnip
Select text to display Wikipedia popups on any website!
WikiSnip launched on November 18, 2020 with 5 votes, #1,364 of 3,461 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.
What it does
WikiSnip provides popups containing Wikipedia descriptions when the user highlights some text. A summary paragraph of the term will appear if an entry for the selected text exists. WikiSnip is an absolute must-have for those looking to learn something new!
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