# Scite

> See scite Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence - around the web

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `scite`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Scite Inc.
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Daily users:** 4,406
- **Weekly downloads:** 8
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (10 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.40.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-01
- **First published:** 2019-07-03
- **Size:** 1.62 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scite/)
- **Website:** [https://scite.ai](https://scite.ai/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scite/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scite/privacy/)

## Description

Scite is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance your research experience by providing Smart Citations directly on scientific articles. These citations display the context around referenced works, clearly indicating whether the cited article offers supporting or contrasting evidence. By integrating this tool into your browser, Scite helps researchers make informed decisions faster by offering immediate insights into the reliability and consensus behind scientific claims. The extension facilitates a more efficient evaluation of scholarly content, assisting academics, students, and professionals in navigating the vast landscape of research literature with confidence.

The Scite platform's open-source code is available for review and contributions on GitHub, underscoring its commitment to transparency and community-driven development. Whether you are conducting literature reviews, writing papers, or staying updated in your field, Scite streamlines your workflow by connecting you to the context that matters most in scientific citations.

## Rankings

- #1,296 — Overall
- #140 — Search Tools
- #53 — article
- #65 — item
- #71 — provide
- #102 — discover

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `https://api.scite.ai/*`

### 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.

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## Review summary

Users find the Scite Firefox add-on to be highly effective and easy to use. Initial user feedback highlights its great functionality and impressive performance.

### Pros

- Easy to use and works well
- Highly effective and impressive

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