# OpenScholar

> Search, read, and organize open-access research articles intelligently.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.mzu.openscholar](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.mzu.openscholar)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.mzu.openscholar`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Science & Technology Journal, Mizoram University
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 471
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2026-06-13
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mzu.openscholar)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://skmehta-profile.github.io/openscholar-privacy/](https://skmehta-profile.github.io/openscholar-privacy/)

## Description

OpenScholar is an intelligent academic discovery platform designed for researchers, students, faculty members, and lifelong learners.<br><br>The app enables users to search, access, read, and organize open-access scholarly literature from across the global research ecosystem through a clean and modern mobile experience.<br><br>Key Features:<br><br>• Intelligent academic article search<br>• Open-access PDF discovery and reading<br>• Smart filtering by year, author, title, and relevance<br>• Save articles to personal library<br>• Bookmark and organize important papers<br>• Integrated PDF viewing experience<br>• Modern and lightweight interface optimized for phones and tablets<br>• Designed for researchers, university students, and academic professionals<br><br>OpenScholar focuses on accessibility, usability, and efficient scientific literature discovery while supporting the principles of open science and open-access research.<br><br>Whether you are exploring new topics, conducting literature review, or reading research on the move, OpenScholar provides a streamlined academic reading experience directly on your mobile device.

## Rankings

- #1,416,463 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `org.mzu.openscholar.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.mzu.openscholar)