What platforms does Modern run on?

Modern runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is Modern still maintained?

Unverified. Modern has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

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Modern

modernwiki.appBrowser DevTools & extensions

Modern for Wikipedia is a desktop browser extension that applies a redesigned interface to Wikipedia article pages. It provides themes, font and layout controls, article history, autocomplete search, trending articles, navigation improvements, language switching, and access to Wikipedia editing features.

FreeWebEmbeddableCloud-managed

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Overview

10 features

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, Modern takes a focused approach. It focuses on improving Wikipedia's dated interface and navigation without changing its underlying content or functionality. Modern is a consumer product aimed at wikipedia readers and editors who want a more customizable desktop browsing experience. It is available for free. Modern is available on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Modern first shipped in 2021. Key capabilities include custom themes, font controls, and layout controls.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Custom themes
Font controls
Layout controls
Article history
Autocomplete search
Trending articles
Fixed contents panel
Language switching
Wikipedia accounts
Editing controls

Built with & integrations

Framework

Rails

Hosting

CloudflareRender

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddableCloud-managed

Detected from

Rails: /assets/application- in the HTML
Render: rndr-id header · x-render-origin-server header
Cloudflare: cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy PolicyFree tierStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed8 Sept · 09:38 UTC
Modern for Wikipedia verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about Modern

What does Modern do?: Modern focuses on improving Wikipedia's dated interface and navigation without changing its underlying content or functionality. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Modern for?: Modern is a consumer product built for wikipedia readers and editors who want a more customizable desktop browsing experience.
Does Modern have a free plan?: Yes — Modern is free to use.
What platforms does Modern run on?: Modern runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Modern still maintained?: Unverified. Modern has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
How long has Modern been around?: Modern first shipped in 2021.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 8 Sept 2026
Built for: Wikipedia readers and editors who want a more customizable desktop browsing experience
Model: B2C
Solves: Improving Wikipedia's dated interface and navigation without changing its underlying content or functionality.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: modern-for-wikipedia

Developer

Modernredesigns

Index record

Indexed: 8 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 8 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: modern-for-wikipedia-modernwiki-app
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 8 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://modernwiki.app/

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