Google Scholar Button

Lookup scholarly articles as you browse the web.
What is Google Scholar Button?
The 'Google Scholar Button' is a Chrome extension designed to offer easy access to Google Scholar from any web page. This extension not only allows you to find full texts online or in your university library, but also enables transferring queries from web search to Scholar, formatting references in standard citation styles, and saving articles for later reference. Additionally, it supports searching for the US case law and configuring library links for off-campus usage.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000,000+
Version: 3.6 (Last updated: 2024-05-16)
Creation date: 2017-10-06
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://scholar.google.com/
Size: 67.26K

Other platforms

Google Scholar Button (v3.1)
4.46 (212) 112,470+
Google Scholar Button (v1.5)
4.20 (24) 867,918+
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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

This extension adds a browser button for easy access to Google Scholar from any web page. Click the Scholar button to:

  • Find full text on the web or in your university library. Select the title of the paper on the page you're reading, and click the Scholar button to find it.

  • Transfer your query from web search to Scholar. Press the Scholar button to see top three results; click "full screen" at the bottom of the popup to see them all.

  • Format references in widely used citation styles. Press the quote button below the result to see a formatted reference and copy it into the paper you're writing.

  • Save the article to your Scholar library, so you can read it or cite it later. Press the blue star below the result to save it, or the gray star at the bottom to see all saved articles.

Library links work best when you're on campus. To configure them for off-campus use, visit Google Scholar Settings at https://scholar.google.com/scholar_settings (you may need to login with your library password or to set up your browser to use a library proxy; please visit your library's website or ask a local librarian for assistance).

To search the US case law, click the gear icon at the bottom of the popup, and configure your preferred collection in Google Scholar Settings.

By installing this extension, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.

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
  • Great tool for research and accessing articles quickly
  • Helps search papers instantly
  • Convenient for finding original articles
Cons
  • Lack of options for filtering and sorting articles
  • No dark mode feature
  • Absence of IEEE citation option or quick citation features
Most mentioned
  • Suggestions for additional features
  • Overall positive experience with the extension
  • Need for improved functionality (e.g., citation options, filtering)
Recent reviews
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I would like an IEEE citation option or another very short citation option to use in presentations. Thank you
by Hannah Morin, 2024-10-14

by Peniel Adounkpe, 2024-10-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Scholar Button requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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