Google Scholar Button

Lookup scholarly articles as you browse the web.

Google Scholar Button: A Firefox Add-on for Scholarly Searches

'Google Scholar Button' is a Firefox extension designed for easy scholarly searches. It provides a browser button for quick access to Google Scholar, allowing users to find full text articles on the web or through university libraries. It also enables efficient query transfer from web search to Scholar and aids in formatting references in widely accepted citation styles. Additional features include saving articles to Scholar library for future reading or citation, and setting up the preferred collection in US case law via the Google Scholar Settings.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 113,702
65
Rating: 4.48
(219)
Version: 3.1 (Last updated: 2020-10-08)
Version code: 5112224
Creation date: 2015-04-09
Weekly download count: 1,033
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • tabs
  • *://scholar.google.com/
Size: 62.67K
Full description: See detailed description

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# 207
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Other platforms

Google Scholar Button (v3.6)
3,000,000 4.57 (1,418)
Not available on Android
Google Scholar Button (v1.5)
803,043 4.20 (23)

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works great and is convenient for students
Cons
  • Difficult to locate the button on Mac Firefox
  • No visible button for access
  • Support page is lacking or non-existent
Most mentioned
  • Difficulty in locating the browser button
  • Functionality when found is excellent
User reviews
by aJazzyFeel, 2025-02-21
by MOHSEN SHABAN, 2025-02-15
by 77553322AHST.Add-ons Firefox Android, 2025-01-28
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Risk impact

Google Scholar Button 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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