EasyBib Toolbar

Name: EasyBib Toolbar
Rating: 3.676767676767677 (99 reviews)
Author: Chegg

Cite web sites with one click using the EasyBib Toolbar and receive advice on the credibility of the web site you're citing.

Overview

Chrome Web Store

Users

500,000 ▲ 200.00K

Data as of 2026-09-01

Rating:

3.68

(99)

Version:

1.0.0

Last updated: 2024-11-19

Features & Capabilities

The 'EasyBib Toolbar' is a Chrome extension assisting users in creating citations from websites easily. It gives credibility advice about the website being cited, helping users to decide whether to use it as a source. Its capability extends to creating a fully-formatted bibliography, alphabetized, and ready for any word processor. As the largest bibliography maker and citation machine in the world, EasyBib ensures any bibliographic needs are completed proficiently.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Extension

By:

Chegg

Users:

500,000 200.00K

Rating:

3.68

(99)

Version:

1.0.0 Last updated: 2024-11-19

Creation date:

2020-01-02

Publisher country:

Risk:

Permissions:

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Content scripts matches:

Size:

508.00KB

Email:

sv*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-01

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 662 ▲ 279

Other rankings

#350 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 280

#7 in toolbar keyword 38 ▼ 1

#18 in writing tools keyword 63

#21 in citation generator keyword 61 ▲ 1

#113 in writing keyword 37 ▲ 4

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Developed by:

http://www.easybib.com/

Chrome Web Store

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/easybib-toolbar/hmffdimoneaieldiddcmajhbjijmnggi

Email:

sv*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.easybib.com/

Permission Change History

2024-11-19: Version 0.7.8 → 1.0.0

Add Host permissions: *://*/*

Add Permissions: storage

Remove Permissions: http://*/* https://*/* webRequest

User Reviews

Users praise EasyBib as a big time-saver for students and group projects, especially its autocite/automatic citation features. Major complaints repeated across reviews are reliability problems (blank forms, failure to prefill), intrusive ads or adblock interference and paywalling to Pro, and a perceived decline in functionality and UI issues.

Pros

Saves time and is very helpful for students working on essays, bibliographies, and group projects
Auto-citation/autocite feature that can quickly generate citations
Convenient way to collect and organize sources in one place
Works well for many users when it functions properly

Cons

Frequently fails to auto-populate citation data or doesn't work (blank forms, manual entry required)
Ads, ad-related interruptions and adblock interference; some features gated behind EasyBib Pro
Unreliable/has declined for some users—lost features, redirects to the website or a new tab instead of staying in the extension
Visual presentation/usability improvements requested (e.g., formatting tools like underline)

Recent reviews

it sucks

Wi*****, 2026-05-18

A convenient citation generator that simplifies creating references for academic writing

cu*****, 2026-04-02

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Is EasyBib Toolbar Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

EasyBib Toolbar requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

EasyBib Toolbar has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Medium This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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