# ORCID ID Detector

> Automatically detect ORCID IDs on web pages and display researcher information. This is 3rd party addon, NOT created or endorsed by ORCID, NOT official ORCID software

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/orcid-id-detector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/orcid-id-detector)

## Overview

- **ID:** `orcid-id-detector`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lazar Čovs
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 3
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-24
- **First published:** 2025-12-14
- **Size:** 29 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/orcid-id-detector/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Popravljam/orcid-chrome-extension](https://github.com/Popravljam/orcid-chrome-extension)

## Description

Instantly recognizes ORCID iDs on any webpage and adds a small, clickable icon to open a clean, accessible profile preview. See name, affiliation, recent works, keywords, and links at a glance—then jump to <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/f98b987fbd53855ece04c5f1498b4ea91eabc1378c802cd5b8029f0d4e3139d5/http%3A//ORCID.org" rel="nofollow">ORCID.org</a> in one click. No sign‑in, no tracking, no data collection.

Full description
ORCID ID Detector enhances pages that mention ORCID iDs. When an iD is detected, the add-on highlights it and shows a subtle magnifying-glass icon. Click either the iD or the icon to open a compact profile preview with key details and quick links.

Features
•  Automatic detection of ORCID iDs in common formats (including <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/38d35e3dd256c949666d378c7fb3159486ec3c7868bafd9ad751a683ffafe44c/http%3A//orcid.org" rel="nofollow">orcid.org</a> links)
•  One‑click profile preview: name, affiliation, works count, keywords, external links
•  Direct link to the full record on <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/f98b987fbd53855ece04c5f1498b4ea91eabc1378c802cd5b8029f0d4e3139d5/http%3A//ORCID.org" rel="nofollow">ORCID.org</a>
•  Works on static and dynamic pages (MutationObserver support)
•  Responsive design with dark mode, high contrast, and reduced‑motion support
•  Minimal UI that blends into host pages

How it works
•  Content script scans visible text for ORCID patterns
•  Clicking an iD fetches public profile data from ORCID’s public API
•  A lightweight popup renders the data without leaving the current page

Privacy
•  No data collection, analytics, or tracking of any kind
•  All detection happens locally in your browser
•  Requests are made only to ORCID’s public API when you click an iD

Permissions
•  activeTab and host permissions for <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/38d35e3dd256c949666d378c7fb3159486ec3c7868bafd9ad751a683ffafe44c/http%3A//orcid.org" rel="nofollow">orcid.org</a> to fetch public data on demand

Compatibility
•  Firefox and Chromium‑based browsers (Chrome, Edge) with the same codebase

Notes
•  Third‑party tool: not created or endorsed by ORCID
•  ORCID® is a registered trademark of ORCID, Inc.

## Rankings

- #56,296 — Overall
- #134 — detect

## Permissions and access

### Host permissions

- `https://pub.orcid.org/*`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

> Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. [Upgrade to view the full analysis](https://chrome-stats.com/pricing).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/orcid-id-detector)