PubPeer

Show links to existing PubPeer comments
What is PubPeer?
The 'PubPeer' extension is a proficient tool built to assist users in accessing peer comments on various articles. It operates by flashing alerts to the user if the said article possesses any comments on PubPeer, a widely respected platform for post-publication peer review. Lightweight and low maintenance, this is an excellent aid for anyone involved in academic research. Note: PubPeer and this extension are not affiliated with PubMed or any journals.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 3.64 (28)
Version: 1.7.0 (Last updated: 2024-05-24)
Creation date: 2020-04-16
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 45.22K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

PubPeer (v1.6.2)
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Extension summary

This plugin indicates PubPeer comments wherever they appear. A lightweight plugin to install and forget about. You will only notice that the plugin exists when it alerts you that an article has comments on PubPeer.

*No affiliation with the PubMed nor any journals.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Valuable project for transparency in science
  • Works well for displaying notifications and comments
  • Important tool for holding the practice of science accountable
Cons
  • Annoying pop-ups on non-PubPeer pages
  • Usability issues with how the extension displays comments
  • The extension causes page content to shift when loaded
Most mentioned
  • The extension is glitchy, with issues like shadowbanning comments
  • Users dislike the use of pseudonyms in comments
  • Many reviewers find the comments not enlightening or relevant
Recent reviews
Once individuals present themselves as a known entity, I trust that they pose genuine, scientifically relevant questions. Otherwise, it appears as an attempt to undermine others cowardly and unscientifically. Open discussion of published studies and data interpretation is beneficial, but comments should be peer-reviewed and articulated scientifically to address specific concerns. I am more than happy to address questions from individuals who identify themselves, allowing me to gauge their professional background, work quality, and ethical conduct. Engaging with an AI and being confined to a questioning box feels unfair. Transparency and mutual respect are key in these interactions.
by Anil K Patel, 2024-07-19

-1/2: Glitchy - e.g. says there's a note on PMID 33057181, but doesn't display one. -1/2: Shadowbans some comments. (Censors them from view, except to the author) It's informative to look up the people who put up 1-star votes in PubPeer, e.g. AKP brings up TWO RETRACTED articles; their PubMed IDs are 30685132 and 23069613.
by Matthew Elvey, 2024-06-15

I strongly disagree with the practice of using a fictitious name on PubPeer, particularly when it is associated with an author who comments on scientific articles. This behavior is cowardly and should not be encouraged. Instead, it is important to promote the use of official university or organizational email addresses, along with the full name and affiliation of the researcher, to ensure transparency and accountability.
by Amjad Pasha, 2024-03-16
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Extension safety

Risk impact

PubPeer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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