Push Button. Get Research. Make Progress.

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oabutton_5.0.0
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October 14, 2024
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openaccessbutton.org
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Open Access Button Extension

Get the articles you need with the Open Access Button.

The next time you can't access the research you need, use the Open Access Button. The Button searches thousands of sources to get you instant, legal access to articles.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Open Access Button extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Open Access Button 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 Open Access Button extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Open Access Button extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Open Access Button extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Open Access Button 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 Open Access Button Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Open Access Button extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Open Access Button extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Open Access Button 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 Open Access Button 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 Open Access Button extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Open Access Button 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 Open Access Button extension file

Select and download the Open Access Button 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 Open Access Button 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 Open Access Button 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 Open Access Button 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 Open Access Button extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Cheng Chang (ID: 0000004317aaea82) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/27/2023 Dear Author, I regret to inform you that the paywall bypass extension you have developed appears to be non-functional. Despite my initial intention to utilize this extension to bypass paywalls, it has failed to serve its intended purpose. I kindly request that you address this issue and rectify the situation. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, User

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Sarah-Jayne Flowers (ID: 00000037eecfe2a0) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/13/2023 never works

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Liv S (ID: 0000006cb6fbc443) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/20/2021 Never works!! When I click on the extension (when I am on my article), it takes you to another page and it says "This article is inaccessible" Then it says: "The author can make this article available to everyone for free - legally. All you need to do is tell us how reading this research would help you!" After dotting a few words down and stating I need this article for research purposes, it then asks me to: "Can you check the article for the author's email address? It'll help us send your message much faster!" So, now this extension wants me to go and find the researchers email address so that they can send my message of request to read the article. There is too much work for this extension and it doesn't even work --- you have to actually to the work and email different people so they can give you access -- not this extension. Don't bother with this. As highlighted on the Overview: "Get the articles you need with the Open Access Button. The next time you can't access the research you need, use the Open Access Button. The Button searches thousands of sources to get you instant, legal access to articles. Yeah, no. It doesn't give you instant, legal access to articles for free. There are loopholes here. Please fix bugs and please fix the open access to all journals.

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David Carlson (ID: 0000004d065d2ed0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/17/2020 Terrific tool and can be a real life-saver.

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Ross Mounce (ID: 0000008e46c0db25) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2018 It's a button that finds the open access copy of a paper (if there is one). Naturally it won't work all the time, but that's not the fault of this extension...