A Wikipedia gadget is a JavaScript user script that can be enabled simply by checking an option in your Wikipedia settings. Installed gadgets are also listed on Special:Gadgets.
Installed gadgets[change source]
Here is a list of some of the gadgets that are installed on Simple English Wikipedia.
Browsing[change source]
Gadgets in this group make browsing Wikipedia easier.
Interface[change source]
Gadgets in this group are used to change the way Wikipedia looks. They usually add links, tabs, or boxes which add new functions to the pages.
- Disable access keys – Disable browser access keys on Wikipedia pages
- New page box – Adds a box to the left column, which shows the ten newest pages and updates every five seconds (using AJAX).
- New changes box – Add a box to the left column, which shows the ten newest changes and updates every five seconds (using AJAX).
Administration[change source]
These gadgets make administering Wikipedia easier. Some of the gadgets in this group can only be used by administrators.
- Vandal Warner – Makes warning users about their bad edits easier.
- Enhanced Undelete – Makes it easier to selectively undelete pages by selecting all checkboxes or inverting the selection.
