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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 2025.3

    Released 1 Feb 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! 🚀

    Source code released under All Rights Reserved

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  • Older versions

    Version 2025.2.2

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

    Source code released under All Rights Reserved

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  • Version 2025.2.1

    Released 5 Jan 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    This version improves notifications when an article has been retracted, using Retraction Watch data.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 5 Jan 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 When a scientific article has been retracted you'll get notified through a red badge, linking you to the retraction reasons, when available.

    Source code released under All Rights Reserved

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  • Version 2025.1

    Released 22 Dec 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

    Source code released under All Rights Reserved

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  • Version 2024.1

    Released 10 Aug 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 9 Dec 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 6 Oct 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

    Source code released under All Rights Reserved

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  • Version 2023.9.1

    Released 10 Sep 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 29 Jul 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 28 Jul 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

    Source code released under All Rights Reserved

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  • Version 2022.11

    Released 26 Nov 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 2 Oct 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 25 Sep 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 30 Jul 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 4 Jun 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 12 Feb 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 24 Dec 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 7 Aug 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 18 Jun 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 31 Mar 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 6 Mar 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 2 Mar 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 20 Feb 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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  • Version 2021.1.1

    Released 10 Feb 2021 - 102.83 kB
    Works with firefox 80.0 and later

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