Cite This!
Use this extension to generate MLA, AMA, APA, BibTex, and Wikipedia-style citations for websites Post comments and feature requests/bugs to https://github.com/jamiely/citethis.
Cite This! - An Efficient Citation Generator Add-On for Firefox
"Cite This!" is a valuable Firefox extension designed to generate citations in various styles including MLA, AMA, APA, BibTex, and Wikipedia, for websites. The tool opens through View > Sidebar > CiteThis! It's a useful tool for researchers, students, and writers. Feedback and bug reports can be sent to the developer's GitHub page for continuous improvement.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 100
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- activeTab
- tabs
- <all_urls>
Size: 17.79K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate,
spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Saves time compared to manual citation
- Collects all citations for easy copy and paste
- User praise for convenience and functionality
- Potential for improvement with direct integration to Word
Cons
- Errors in generated citations
- Does not support multiple citation formats (e.g., MLA 9, Biblatex)
- Lack of user guidance and information regarding functionality
- No clear indication of how to use the extension after installation
Most mentioned
- Inaccuracies in citations that require proofreading
- Need for better documentation and user support
- Desire for additional citation formats
User reviews
by igorlogius, 2024-08-16
by igorlogius, 2024-08-16
by igorlogius, 2024-08-16
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Cite This! requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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
Cite This! 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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