# Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource

> Use Elsevier eBooks to read your textbooks and use valuable study tools.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.vitalsource.elsevier`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Elsevier Inc
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 214,246
- **Rating:** 4.06 / 5 (509 ratings)
- **Version:** 11.4.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2016-11-09
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 193 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vitalsource.elsevier)
- **Website:** [http://www.elsevier.com](http://www.elsevier.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.elsevier.com/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.elsevier.com/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

Elsevier eBooks on VitalSource allows students to easily access and study their Elsevier eTextbooks on Android devices. Users can download books for offline reading, navigate with a clean interface, and search inside individual books or their entire library. The extension enhances studying with features like note-taking, highlighting, and reviewing flashcards.

With zoomable figures and synced progress across devices, this tool offers a seamless, convenient learning experience. Students can enjoy flexible study anytime by syncing notes, highlights, and their last-read page between mobile and desktop apps.

## Rankings

- #154,379 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.vitalsource.elsevier.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Great app for reading eBooks on the go.
- Allows highlighting and adding notes.
- Utilization of features like read-aloud is appreciated.

### Cons

- Persistent login issues and account recognition problems.
- Many users cannot access their books despite having an account.
- No zoom feature for tables and figures, making them hard to read.
- Poor customer service and support difficulties.

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