Google Scholar Button

Lookup scholarly articles as you browse the web.

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The Google Scholar Button extension provides instant access to scholarly articles directly from your browser. By simply clicking the Scholar button, users can quickly locate full texts, either on the web or through their university library. It allows seamless transfer of search queries from any webpage to Google Scholar, displaying top results instantly with options to view comprehensive lists.

Additionally, the extension offers citation formatting in popular styles, enabling users to easily copy references into their work. Library links can be configured for optimal off-campus access, and users can customize settings to search specific collections such as US case law. This tool streamlines research workflows for students, academics, and professionals alike.

By:: Alex Verstak, Google Scholar
Users:: 798,842+ -24,021
Rating:: 4.20

(23)
Version:: 1.5 (Last updated: 2019-12-06)
Creation date:: 2019-12-06
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: activeTab
*://scholar.google.com/
Size:: 55.48K
URLs:: Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Edge Add-on Store
Updated:: a day ago

Ranking

# 121

Other rankings

#192 in Search tools

#4 in button for google keyword 51 ▼ 1

#42 in lookup keyword 16 ▲ 1

#50 in configure keyword 13 ▼ 10

#56 in university keyword 16

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Other platforms

Google Scholar Button (v3.6)

3,000,000+ 4.57

(1,420)

Google Scholar Button (v3.1)

107,538+ 4.48

(220)

User reviews

Users find the Google Scholar Button extension simple, convenient, and very useful for research and citation purposes. It works well in conjunction with other assistants but may have occasional formatting problems when copying citations into Word documents. Some users face access issues, likely due to regional restrictions or the need for VPN, which limits usability for those not using a VPN.

Pros

Simple and easy to use extension
Very useful for research and citations
Functions well when used with other tools like Google Assistant

Cons

Citation copy feature sometimes causes formatting issues in Word
Some users experience inability to access server or use the extension without VPN

Recent reviews

Works as advertised.

by Andrew, 2021-02-24

Phần lấy trích dẫn bị lỗi dính nền chữ nếu copy vào file word giữ lại định dạng

by Nguyên, 2020-12-27

配合谷歌助手无法下载EndNote引文。大家有相同的情况么

by hui, 2020-04-22

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Scholar Button requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Google Scholar Button has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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