Zotero Connector

Save references to Zotero from your web browser

Zotero Connector: Easy Research Management Chrome Extension

"Zotero Connector" is a handy browser tool that simplifies your web-based study or research work. It auto-detects content and allows you to add references to your Zotero library with one click. Besides saving PDFs and webpage snapshots, it also aids in accessing gated content via your institutional web proxy. Although it can function independently, for advanced features like automatic citation insertion into documents and efficient reference organization, use it with the Zotero desktop app.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.zotero.org

Users: 6,000,000+

Rating: 3.96

(2,207)

Version: 5.0.154 (Last updated: 2025-02-26)

Creation date: 2020-06-02

Permissions:

tabs
contextMenus
cookies
scripting
offscreen
webRequest
declarativeNetRequest
webNavigation
storage

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 1.22M

Email: su*****@zotero.org

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 61 ▲ 14

Other rankings

#1373 in Tools

#14 in chrome keyword 94 ▲ 1

#25 in install keyword 75 ▼ 7

#25 in sheets erweiterung keyword 20

#30 in google chrome keyword 92 ▼ 5

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Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Zotero Connector (v5.0.151)

3,599,622+ 4.10

(348)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Excellent tool for academic writing
Amazing, saved a ton of time, great efficiency
Very helpful in research
Better experience compared to Mendeley
Easy to use

Cons

Not working for Google Scholar with Chrome
Occasional functionality issues after updates
High memory usage reported
Issues with compatibility on certain platforms (e.g., Mac)
Extension often fails to save PDFs correctly

Most mentioned

Functionality issues after updates
High memory consumption
Incompatibility with certain websites
Poor integration with Google Docs
Desire for better documentation and usability

User reviews

Bon principe. Manque de documentation de détail concernant l'interface. Mais pourquoi plus de 2Go de mémoire utilisée ?!! Faudrait penser à nettoyer un peu à chaque opération, hein. Pas normal que Zotero Connector bouffe à lui seul plus de mémoire vive que les autres tâches Chromium et Zotero réunies. Ce n'est qu'une interface entre deux logiciels de bureautique, hein, pas un simulateur de combat spatial relativiste en temps réel.

Marc Joly, 2025-02-27

Funzionava perfettamente fino all'ultimo aggiornamento. Ora non salva più i pdf nella biblioteca. Metterò le 5 stelle che zotero si merita quando verrà risolto questo problema.

Mary, 2025-02-26

Excellent tool for academic writing

Shawn Hacker, 2025-02-24

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Zotero Connector requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Zotero Connector. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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