Open Access Button
Push Button. Get Research. Make Progress.
Manifest V3
- Users:
- 40,000+
- Rating:
- 3.29 (24)
- Version:
- oabutton_5.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-15)
- Version code:
- 5.0.0
- Creation date:
- 2018-11-21
- Permissions:
- activeTab
- scripting
- Size:
- 20.58K
- Email:
- le*****@openaccessbutton.org
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
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User reviews
Users appreciate that the extension attempts to locate open access copies of research papers, occasionally providing valuable access to articles and data. However, multiple reviews criticize the extension for automatically opening numerous tabs on browser startup, causing annoyance. Many find that it often fails to deliver instant access, instead requiring manual efforts like contacting authors, which diminishes its usefulness. Slow response times and inconsistent performance contribute to user dissatisfaction, although some acknowledge its potential when it functions correctly.
Pros
- Helps find open access copies of research papers.
- Can be a valuable tool for accessing legal open access articles and data.
- Provides some level of successful access to research content, occasionally working as intended.
Cons
- Frequently opens multiple tabs automatically on Chrome startup, disrupting user experience.
- Often fails to provide immediate access to requested articles, resulting in user frustration.
- Requires users to perform extra work such as finding authors' email addresses to request articles, which is seen as inconvenient.
- Performance issues with slow response times and inconsistent success in providing access.
Recent reviews
I'm disabling this extension until it stops opening its own tab every day I open Chrome.
by 
Kitty Currier, 2025-04-03
Kitty Currier, 2025-04-03Enough with the opening of tabs. 50% of all my tabs are open access pages opened every reboot.
I get it.
You can stop it now.
by 
Ndi, 2025-03-23
Ndi, 2025-03-23Best precious extension.
by 
Md Ishtiak Ahmed Sajib, 2025-03-20
Md Ishtiak Ahmed Sajib, 2025-03-20Extension safety
Risk impact
Open Access Button does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
Risk likelihood
Open Access Button is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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