RecordSeek

RecordSeek

Convert any website into a source citation, with virtually no effort.

What is RecordSeek?
RecordSeek is a Chrome extension that revolutionizes the process of recording source citations straight from the web. It's an invaluable tool for research, significantly easing the task of referencing online sources. This easy-to-use extension fits seamlessly into your browser, taking the frustrating work out of citation and giving you more time to focus on the content itself. Moreover, this robust utility is offered completely free — making it an essential tool for anyone frequently working with online materials.
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Stats
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.88 (24)
Version: 2.5.3 (Last updated: 2018-02-25)
Creation date: 2018-02-25
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • cookies
  • storage
Size: 159.74K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Record a website as a source, with virtually no effort.

RecordSeek makes it effortless to record your source citations from the web.

Did we mention it's free?

User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Great for citing genealogical finds when it works
  • Works well with FamilySearch
  • Saves time in documenting sources for family history
  • The edit feature is useful for correcting errors
Cons
  • Hasn't worked for extended periods of time
  • Stopped working with Ancestry.com
  • Encountered issues with expired security certificates
  • Lack of response from technical support
  • No way to contact the developers when issues arise
Most mentioned
  • Issues with security certificate expirations
  • Functionality problems, especially with Ancestry.com
  • Previously a helpful tool for family history work
  • Lack of updates or fixes from developers
  • Ease of use when operational
Recent reviews
This extension doesn't work. There are some errors in the code that aren't allowing it to open, however, if you use the bookmarklet found here (https://recordseek.com/get_started/) and drag it to your bookmark bar, then it works like a charm.
by Charles Kinsey Charles Kinsey, 2024-03-25

When it worked, it was great. Now, it hasn't worked in about a year.
by J Jones J Jones, 2024-03-03

Recordseek now works just fine for me here in Norway. There was a short period of time it did not, but that seems cleared up now. I also have a friend in Utah who just signed up and she says it works great !
by Amy ellen Amy ellen, 2024-01-16
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Safety
Risk impact

RecordSeek is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install RecordSeek if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

RecordSeek has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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