Google Scholar Button

Name: Google Scholar Button
Rating: 4.2 (23 reviews)
Author: Alex Verstak, Google Scholar

Lookup scholarly articles as you browse the web.

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The Google Scholar Button Chrome extension provides effortless access to scholarly articles while you browse the web. Simply select a paper's title or press the Scholar button to find full texts either online or through your university library.

Key features include quick transfer of web search queries to Google Scholar, viewing top results instantly or expanding to full screen, and formatting references in popular citation styles with a simple click. Library link settings are customizable for off-campus access, ensuring seamless research.

Additionally, you can search U.S. case law by configuring your preferred collections in Google Scholar Settings. This extension streamlines academic research and citation management, making it invaluable for students, researchers, and professionals alike.

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By:

Alex Verstak, Google Scholar

Users:

817,290+ 17.00K

Rating:

4.20

(23)

Version:

1.5 Last updated: 2019-12-06

Creation date:

2019-12-06

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
*://scholar.google.com/

Size:

55.48K

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Full description:

Source:

Edge Add-on Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 120

Other rankings

#3 in button for google keyword 51 ▲ 1

#45 in lookup keyword 15 ▼ 2

#46 in configure keyword 8 ▲ 1

#56 in university keyword 23 ▲ 1

#73 in library keyword 27

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Other platforms

Google Scholar Button (v3.6)

3,000,000+ 4.57

(1,419)

Google Scholar Button (v3.1)

107,591+ 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.

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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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