PaperPanda 2

PaperPanda helps you download papers

PaperPanda 2 - Download Research Papers Easily

"PaperPanda 2" is a Chrome extension that simplifies access to millions of research paper PDFs by automatically searching open access repositories and your library. With one-click functionality, it saves you time navigating paywalls and redirects. Ideal for students, researchers, and academics, it leverages clever algorithms to find papers by DOI and offers seamless downloading to your desktop.

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By: https://paperpanda.app

Users: 30,000+

10.00K

Rating: 4.65

(23)

0.02

Version: 2.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-09-11)

Creation date: 2024-08-06

Permissions:

storage
activeTab
scripting

Host permissions:

https://*/*

Size: 1.37M

Email: ge*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 4,644 ▲ 1,259

Other rankings

#1173 in Education ▲ 14 #293 in research keyword 33 ▼ 19

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Saves a lot of time
Very useful for writing academic papers
Works well and effectively
Helps access papers freely

Cons

Contains malware that redirects searches
Some users found it a waste of time

Most mentioned

Saves time
Useful for academic writing
Positive user experiences
Issues with malware

User reviews

Absolute life saver while writing my bachelor thesis

Bram De Maesschalck, 2025-03-03

Works a treat!

Nick Smith, 2025-02-24

Do not download this, this extension contains malware that will occasionally redirect google searches to yahoo with a referral link so they get paid.

Levi Montgomery, 2025-02-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

PaperPanda 2 requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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