# Paperpile

> Manage research papers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.paperpile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.paperpile)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.paperpile`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Paperpile LLC
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 82,908
- **Rating:** 3.93 / 5 (304 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.8
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-27
- **First published:** 2020-07-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 115 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.paperpile)
- **Website:** [https://paperpile.com/](https://paperpile.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://paperpile.com/privacy](https://paperpile.com/privacy)

## Description

Paperpile is a streamlined research paper management Chrome extension designed to help academics and researchers conquer paper clutter. It offers a centralized platform to collect millions of papers from over 20,000 academic journals with a simple search and one-tap download feature. Users can seamlessly add papers directly from their browser, including access to restricted content via university proxies.

The extension excels at organizing research through folders, subfolders, and customizable colored labels, allowing users to quickly find important resources. The integrated PDF viewer provides a smooth reading experience, supporting highlights, notes, and hand-drawn annotations to capture key insights. Paperpile ensures all your research papers stay neat, accessible, and annotated in one easy-to-use place.

## Rankings

- #241,313 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BROADCAST_CLOSE_SYSTEM_DIALOGS`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Paperpile offers an excellent web platform with seamless syncing and strong integration with Google Docs and Microsoft Word, along with responsive support. However, the Android app suffers from performance issues including frequent crashes, poor syncing with the web library, and lack of key features such as multi-document support and reliable annotation saving. Users appreciate the browser experience and cross-platform syncing but find the mobile app underdeveloped and frustrating for Android devices.

### Pros

- Excellent web interface and Chrome extension with reliable syncing between devices.
- Great integration with Google Docs and Microsoft Word for citing references.
- Strong PDF management and annotation features on web platform.
- Cross-platform support with multi-device syncing, including Android and iOS apps.
- Responsive and helpful customer support team.

### Cons

- Android app is slow, buggy, and often crashes when opening PDFs.
- Sync issues on Android, with some papers not appearing or updates not reflecting properly.
- Android app lacks essential features such as multiple document tabs, folder view, and proper PDF management.
- Annotations and highlights on Android app often do not save or synchronize correctly.
- Limited importing/exporting features on mobile apps and missing advanced organization options like sorting by author.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.paperpile)