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MEET THE “OPEN ACCESS BUTTON”

Access millions of research papers for free

The only Chrome extension that unlocks research papers and academic articles instantly, breaking down paywalls and connecting you to open access repositories worldwide.

Why Choose Open Access Button?

Experience seamless access to academic research with our powerful Chrome extension

Bypass Paywalls

Access millions of research papers and academic articles without subscription barriers

Instant Access

Get immediate access to scholarly content with just one click

Global Research

Connect to open access repositories and databases worldwide

How It Works

Get started with Open Access Button in three simple steps

  1. 1 Install the Extension

    Add the Open Access Button to your Chrome browser with one click. It's free and takes just seconds to install.

  2. 2 Browse Research Papers

    Visit any research paper or academic article. The extension automatically detects paywalled content.

  3. 3 Access Open Versions

    Click the Open Access Button to find and access free, open access versions from repositories worldwide.

About Open Access Button

Open Access Button is a Chrome extension designed to break down barriers in academic research. We believe that knowledge should be accessible to everyone, regardless of institutional affiliations or subscription access.

Our extension automatically searches for open access versions of research papers and academic articles across thousands of repositories, preprint servers, and institutional databases. When you encounter a paywalled article, simply click the Open Access Button to find freely available versions.

We support the open access movement by connecting researchers, students, and academics with the scholarly content they need. Our mission is to make research accessible to everyone, promoting the free exchange of knowledge and advancing scientific discovery.

The extension integrates with major open access repositories including arXiv, PubMed Central, institutional repositories, and countless other scholarly databases. Our technology uses advanced algorithms to match articles with their open access counterparts, ensuring you find the exact paper you need, even when it's behind a paywall on the publisher's website.

Whether you're a student working on a thesis, a researcher conducting a literature review, or an academic preparing for publication, Open Access Button helps you access the information you need without financial barriers. Join thousands of researchers worldwide who rely on our extension to access scholarly content and contribute to the global movement toward open science.