Enhances PubMed with citation metrics, Altmetric scores, impact filtering, and more. Quickly identify high-impact medical research.

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2.81
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November 24, 2024
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787KiB
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33
Rating
5 ★
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3
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PubMed Citation Bar Extension

The PubMed Citation Bar adds key metrics to each search result with zero user tracking. This extension enhances your PubMed experience by providing instant access to critical publication metrics and filtering tools, saving you valuable research time.

Key Features:
- Citation metrics and impact scores for rapid paper evaluation
- Altmetric scores to gauge broader research impact
- Filter search results by impact score to quickly find influential papers
- Smart highlighting of high-impact research
- Medline indexing status and journal metrics
- One-click access to Google Scholar
- Direct links to detailed citation analyses
- Trending article indicators
- New publication highlights

Save hours of research time by seeing all critical metrics at a glance. No more switching between multiple tabs or manually checking impact factors - everything you need is right there in your search results.

For medical professionals, researchers, and students, this tool transforms literature review by instantly surfacing the metrics that matter most. Make better decisions about which papers to read, faster and more efficiently than ever before.

All data is pulled directly from public sources with no user tracking or data collection
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install PubMed Citation Bar extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install PubMed Citation Bar extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install PubMed Citation Bar extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install PubMed Citation Bar extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download PubMed Citation Bar extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a PubMed Citation Bar extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the PubMed Citation Bar Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the PubMed Citation Bar extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the PubMed Citation Bar extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for PubMed Citation Bar extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the PubMed Citation Bar extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download PubMed Citation Bar extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install PubMed Citation Bar extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the PubMed Citation Bar extension file

Select and download the PubMed Citation Bar extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the PubMed Citation Bar extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your PubMed Citation Bar extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the PubMed Citation Bar extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install PubMed Citation Bar extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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