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Open Access Helper version history - 25 versions

  • Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.

  • Latest version

    Version 2025.6

    Released Jun 1, 2025 - 420.46 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version introduces openalex.org citation counts as an alternative to opencitations.net. It also introduces a small fix to account for changes in the unpaywall.org data mode.

    Source code released under All Rights Reserved

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  • Older versions

    Version 2025.3

    Released Feb 1, 2025 - 415.03 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    🔹 Major bug fixes thanks to an improved testing framework (now with 45 end-to-end tests).
    🔹 Open Access Button may now appear if no institution is selected. Disable it in Extension Settings > Alternative Access.
    🔹 OpenCitations badge now displays citation counts for users who have just installed the extension or who never saved settings. Turn it off in Extension Settings > Additional Service.
    🔹 core.ac.uk is now an Open Access source again. Manage this in Extension Settings > Alternative Access.

    Enjoy better reliability and more control over your experience! 🚀

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  • Version 2025.2.2

    Released Jan 7, 2025 - 414.96 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This feature fixes a bug that affected new users. Sorry for that!

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  • Version 2025.2.1

    Released Jan 5, 2025 - 414.97 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version improves notifications when an article has been retracted, using Retraction Watch data. This will help ensure scientific integrity of the scientific articles you read online.

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  • Version 2025.2

    Released Jan 5, 2025 - 414.92 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version introduces Retraction Watch data into the extension. When a scientific article has been retracted you'll get notified through a red badge, linking you to the retraction reasons, when available.

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  • Version 2025.1

    Released Dec 22, 2024 - 400.95 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    In this version I have enhanced the extension to do a better job at finding "free access" on certain publisher sites. Additionally support for EZProxy and OpenAthens has been enhanced

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  • Version 2024.1

    Released Aug 10, 2024 - 400.34 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    In this version we enhance how we obtain a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from some major publisher and journal aggregators, ensuring that the extension performs well

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  • Version 2023.12

    Released Dec 9, 2023 - 399.93 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This extension brings several minor bug fixes that help improve stability of the extension

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  • Version 2023.10

    Released Oct 6, 2023 - 398 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version enhances DOI detection on a popular academic journal aggregator web page and provides a new admin feature, which lets you remove an institution, should you have selected one by mistake

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  • Version 2023.9.1

    Released Sep 10, 2023 - 397.77 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version removes some silly little bugs and brings an improved way to search for and select your institution!

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  • Version 2023.8.1

    Released Jul 29, 2023 - 399.75 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    Found a bug in the extension, which stopped Open Access checks to work correctly, in certain conditions.

    As you are getting ready for the new semester, I have worked to make Open Access Helper better. The extension been largely rewritten and a new feature has been introduced, which helps identified subscription content, when no Open Access version is available

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  • Version 2023.8

    Released Jul 28, 2023 - 399.7 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    As you are getting ready for the new semester, I have worked diligently to make Open Access Helper better. The extension been largely rewritten and a new feature has been introduced, which helps identified subscription content, when no Open Access version is available

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  • Version 2022.11

    Released Nov 26, 2022 - 370.06 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This update introduces enhancements to the settings screen, making it easier to change settings with fewer options at one time

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  • Version 2022.10

    Released Oct 2, 2022 - 309.38 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version introduces a small bug fix that will ensure the backend sees fewer requests.

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  • Version 2022.9

    Released Sep 25, 2022 - 309.36 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version contains several smaller bug fixes to enhance your experience:
    * It fixes a bug that prevented the "Ask your library" feature from showing, when core.ac.uk wasn't active
    * It resolves an issue that could prevent correct functioning when core.ac.uk rate limit was reached

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  • Version 2022.7

    Released Jul 30, 2022 - 308.03 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version enhanced error handling for CORE Recommender. Additionally, it enhances how proxy domains are indicated to the you (filled icon).

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  • Version 2022.3

    Released Jun 4, 2022 - 251.31 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version adds new translations (Spanish, Italian, Polish, etc)

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  • Version 2022.2

    Released Feb 12, 2022 - 221.15 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version introduces some minor bug fixes and enhances your ability to search for short names, such as Hull.

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  • Version 2022.1

    Released Dec 24, 2021 - 220.98 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version brings several enhancements, amongst them the ability for institutes to provide their own highlight & search URL

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  • Version 2021.5

    Released Aug 7, 2021 - 106.7 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version implements V3 of core.ac.uk API, enhancing speed, reliability and efficiency. On top of it, the add-on can now obtain article recommendations directly from core.ac.uk rather than going through middle ware on my server, enhancing your privacy.

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  • Version 2021.4

    Released Jun 18, 2021 - 106.44 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This update fixes a problem, which could prevent the link to the Open Access copy (article / paper) to work correctly.

    Additionally it brings support for improved handling of proxy domains (for participating institutions)

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  • Version 2021.3

    Released Mar 31, 2021 - 104.97 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    Based on user feedback, I have improved support for a specific publisher, when their Open Access content is not yet recognized by unpaywall & core

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  • Version 2021.2

    Released Mar 6, 2021 - 104.88 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version enhances the popover, so that it will let you know, if you are already on the Open Access Version. Up until now, you would be told "we found an Open Access version" and clicking the button would take you to the same page.

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  • Version 2021.1.3

    Released Mar 2, 2021 - 104.69 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This version improves support for some publisher sites. Additionally the extension will attempt to no longer offer to proxy a page that has already been proxied

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  • Version 2021.1.2

    Released Feb 20, 2021 - 103.79 KB
    Works with firefox 78.0 and later
    This update improves error handling for external API calls, ensuring you get the best experience, even when one of the supporting APIs are having a hiccup.

    Additionally you now have a button to reload your institutional settings. They might change and this will be the most convenient way to update them. I didn't make it fully automatic, so the extension has no need to "phone home", which can be a bit creepy, even when it is innocent.

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