PubPeer

Name: PubPeer
Rating: 4.6087 (23 reviews)
Author: PubPeer

By: PubPeer Add-on

This plugin adds links to existing PubPeer comments on journal websites and PubMed.

Overview

Firefox Add-ons Store

Daily users

3,824 ▼ 14

Data as of 2026-07-31

Rating:

4.61

(23)

Version:

1.7.1

Last updated: 2024-11-29

Features & Capabilities

The PubPeer Chrome extension seamlessly integrates PubPeer comment links into journal websites and PubMed pages. This lightweight and unobtrusive plugin alerts users when an article has associated comments on PubPeer, enhancing scientific transparency and community discussion. It's easy to install and requires no configuration—simply install and benefit from real-time access to article peer feedback. Please note, this extension has no affiliation with PubMed or journal publishers.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Add-on Education

By:

PubPeer

Daily users:

3,824 -14

Rating:

4.61

(23)

Version:

1.7.1 Last updated: 2024-11-29

Version code:

5852428

Creation date:

2014-04-03

Risk:

Permissions:

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size:

88.63KB

Email:

co*****@pubpeer.com

URLs:

Website

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-31

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,374 ▼ 4

Other rankings

#35 in Alerts & Updates ▲ 1#150 in Search Tools ▲ 1#107 in exist keyword 23 ▼ 4

Other platforms

PubPeer (v1.7.1)

30,000 3.69

(36)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

PubPeer

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pubpeer/

Email:

co*****@pubpeer.com

Website:

https://pubpeer.com

Permission Change History

2024-11-29: Version 1.6.2 → 1.7.1

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User Reviews

Overall, users praise PubPeer for making PubPeer discussions easy to spot and for its reliability, especially after updates. The kit is deemed very useful—almost a must‑have—for staying informed about questionable papers. Main drawbacks include UX issues on some sites (layout shifts) and occasional misflagging of articles, with a desire for finer controls like URL blacklisting and better Zotero integration.

Pros

Very useful for monitoring PubPeer activity and questionable articles.
Works well / reliable across updates.

Cons

Recent reviews

Really cool to be able to see if a paper has PubPeer comments, no matter where on the web you see a link to the paper.

by Be*****, 2026-01-02

This is a boon for those who want to be alerted about questionable articles.

by Dr*****, 2025-11-05

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Is PubPeer Safe?

Risk impact

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PubPeer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

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PubPeer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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