PubPeer

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

PubPeer: Firefox add-on for Accessibility of PubPeer Comments

"PubPeer" is an unobtrusive Firefox add-on that helps you stay connected with the academic community. It rings an alert when an article you are looking at has associated comments on PubPeer. This lightweight, easy-to-install plugin exists quietly in the background, only making itself known when there's a comment that could be of interest. The plugin is not affiliated with PubMed or any journals.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V3
By: PubPeer
Daily users: 4,076
24
Rating: 4.70
(20)
Version: 1.7.1 (Last updated: 2024-11-29)
Version code: 5852428
Creation date: 2014-04-03
Weekly download count: 29
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • webNavigation
  • scripting
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 90.76K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 1,346 ▼ 1
Other rankings
#33 in Alerts & Updates #156 in Search Tools ▲ 2 #98 in exist keyword 30 ▼ 1

Other platforms

PubPeer (v1.7.1)
30,000 3.65 (31)
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros
  • Incredibly useful
  • Works well
  • Useful to have
Cons
  • Sometimes flags the wrong article
  • Annoying pop-ups in Google Docs
  • Lack of URL blacklisting option
Most mentioned
  • Works well
  • Incredibly useful
  • Annoying pop-ups
User reviews
by Tomáš Jirsa, 2024-11-15
by Hamid Nasri, 2024-09-01
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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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Risk likelihood analysis details
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