BibNext

Manage your references with ease where you write and cite.

BibNext: Easy Reference & Citation Management

BibNext is a Chrome extension tailored for researchers, academics, and students to simplify reference management. It enables one-click imports from databases like Google Scholar and PubMed and integrates with writing platforms such as Google Docs and Word to facilitate effortless citation and bibliography creation. With support for multiple languages and over 1,000 reference styles, users can collaboratively manage references and write in sync. The premium version offers unlimited PDF storage and smart citation tools.

Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.08
(12)
Version: 1.0.54 (Last updated: 2024-03-04)
Creation date: 2021-10-19
Permissions:
  • identity
  • cookies
  • tabs
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://bibnext.com/*
  • http://bibnext.com/*
  • https://scholar.google.com/*
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/*
  • https://citation-needed.springer.com/*
  • https://scholar.googleusercontent.com/*
  • https://us-central1-citasion-35277.cloudfunctions.net/*
  • https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/*
Size: 10.31M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
BibNext (v1.0.54)
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BibNext (v1.0.54)
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User reviews

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Pros
  • Works well with multiple platforms including Google Docs, Word, and Overleaf
  • Offers a free version that is effective and user-friendly
  • Includes unique features like citation recommendations
  • Good for researchers, built with their needs in mind
  • Fixed price for unlimited PDFs
Cons
  • Citasion button not found in Google Docs
  • Considered overpriced with no innovative features compared to rivals like Zotero
  • Some users feel misled by the marketing of being 'free' when it is freemium
Most mentioned
  • Works well with Overleaf
  • Comparison with Mendeley and Zotero
  • Positive impact on time-saving for research tasks
User reviews
why Citasion button not found inside Google Docs
by Med Ma, 2022-12-16

Useful. Citasion has all the functions of Mendely and Zotero and more, and works with both Word, Google Docs and Overleaf.
by My Game, 2022-02-04

Citasion is the only free reference manager that works well with Chromebooks.
by Knowledge Power, 2022-02-03
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Extension safety

Risk impact

BibNext requires a lot of sensitive permissions. 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

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of BibNext. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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