PaperPanda — Get millions of research papers

PaperPanda helps you download papers

PaperPanda: Access Millions of Research Papers

PaperPanda — Get millions of research papers is a Chrome extension designed to simplify access to academic papers. With a single click, it searches various platforms for research paper PDFs, helping you navigate around paywalls and university logins. Ideal for students and researchers, it uses an intelligent querying system to find papers based on DOIs. Additionally, you can customize the search settings to include your university's domain, ensuring you get the papers you need efficiently.

Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 100,000+
Rating: 4.70
(493)
Version: 2.1.6 (Last updated: 2025-01-08)
Creation date: 2021-04-13
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 566.27K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Makes accessing research papers easy and fast
  • Empowers users with free and open knowledge
  • Useful for researchers needing quick access to papers
  • Great for finding papers without needing university login
  • Long-time user satisfaction expressed
Cons
  • Hijacks search queries and redirects to Yahoo
  • Contains malware that impacts search behavior
  • Interferes with user experience by sending unwanted notifications
  • Removed features like Sci-Hub making it less useful
  • Considered a scam by some users
Most mentioned
  • Hijacks Google searches to redirect to Yahoo
  • Contains malware affecting search redirection
  • Useful for finding research papers quickly and easily
  • Removal of Sci-Hub is detrimental to functionality
  • Contains unwanted notifications for unrelated extensions
User reviews
If you're a student, researcher, or academic, PaperPanda is the ultimate browser extension you need to access millions of research papers seamlessly! Gone are the days of frustrating paywalls and endless searching—PaperPanda makes scholarly research accessible in just one click. 🌟 Key Features: ✅ Instant Access to Research Papers – Easily find and retrieve academic papers from various sources. ✅ Bypass Paywalls (Legally!) – PaperPanda helps you locate open-access versions of articles, so you don’t get stuck behind expensive paywalls. ✅ Simple & User-Friendly – With just a single click, PaperPanda searches institutional repositories, preprint servers, and open-access databases to find the best available version of a paper. ✅ Supports Multiple Research Sources – Works with top repositories like arXiv, ResearchGate, PubMed, Google Scholar, and more. ✅ Fast & Efficient – No need to waste time searching—PaperPanda does the work for you in seconds. 🎯 Why I Love PaperPanda: As a researcher, I often struggle with access to academic journals that require expensive subscriptions. PaperPanda has saved me countless hours and helped me retrieve research papers that I wouldn't otherwise have access to. The extension is lightweight, easy to use, and absolutely essential for anyone in academia. 📌 Final Verdict: 10/10 – A Game-Changer for Researchers! If you frequently read research papers, install PaperPanda today and enjoy effortless access to the knowledge you need!
by James, 2025-02-02

❗❗❗ BEWARE MALWARE BEHAVIOUR FROM THIS EXTENSION ❗❗❗ Scammy creepy behaviour from this extension: after careful investigation, I also found that it redirected my browser when I tried loading Amazon or doing a Google search (redirected me to yahoo search for god knows what reason). This blog post explains very well what is happening. https://silocitylabs.com/post/2025/paperpanda-malicious/ Really nasty thing to do. Uninstalled.
by Giacomo Sfratato, 2025-02-01

As a researcher and avid reader of academic papers, PaperPanda has been an absolute lifesaver! This extension makes accessing millions of research papers incredibly easy, saving me both time and effort. One of the best things about PaperPanda is its simplicity—once installed, it works seamlessly in the background, helping me find full-text PDFs of research articles with just one click. No more endless searching through multiple databases or hitting frustrating paywalls. It automatically searches for open-access versions of papers and provides quick access whenever possible. I also love how intuitive and lightweight the extension is. Unlike other tools that require complicated setup or subscriptions, PaperPanda is user-friendly and works effortlessly in the browser. Whether you're a student, academic, or just someone passionate about research, this extension is a must-have. Thanks to PaperPanda, I no longer feel restricted by paywalled content—it has truly enhanced my ability to find and read valuable research papers without unnecessary hurdles. If you rely on academic literature, do yourself a favor and install PaperPanda today!
by Tony, 2025-01-29
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Extension safety

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PaperPanda — Get millions of research papers requires very minimum permissions.

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  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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