# LibKey Nomad

> One-click access to millions of scholarly articles.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/libkey-nomad](https://chrome-stats.com/d/libkey-nomad)

## Overview

- **ID:** `libkey-nomad`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Third Iron LLC
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Daily users:** 14,622
- **Weekly downloads:** 389
- **Rating:** 4.43 / 5 (14 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.59.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2020-07-28
- **Size:** 4.65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/libkey-nomad/)
- **Website:** [https://support.thirdiron.com/support/solutions/articles/72000570018](https://support.thirdiron.com/support/solutions/articles/72000570018)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/libkey-nomad/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/libkey-nomad/privacy/)

## Description

LibKey Nomad is a Chrome extension that provides seamless, one-click access to millions of scholarly articles. Supported by over 1,300 libraries in more than 35 countries, it automatically connects you to articles your library subscribes to as well as open access sources. By working closely with your library, LibKey Nomad identifies the fastest routes to articles across thousands of publishers.

The extension enhances popular research platforms like PubMed, Wikipedia, Scopus, and Web of Science by adding inline links to available content. After installation, simply select your institution to start receiving instant notifications about accessible articles wherever you browse. LibKey Nomad integrates smoothly with other research tools such as BrowZine, EndNote Click, and Lean Library, making it an indispensable aid for researchers and students alike.

## Rankings

- #615 — Overall
- #69 — Search Tools
- #23 — article
- #67 — keyword
- #86 — publish
- #116 — discover

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `alarms`
- `webRequest`
- `webNavigation`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension was updated in the past 3 months. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users find LibKey Nomad to be a simple, easy-to-use Firefox add-on that is privacy-friendly. It is especially appreciated by library researchers for its effectiveness. No common issues or cons were mentioned across multiple reviews.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use
- Privacy-friendly
- Effective for library researchers

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/libkey-nomad)