Open Access on The Go
Whether you use an iPad, iPhone, or both, Open Access Helper will help you access over 50 million Open Access documents when you encounter a paywall.
When you reach a paywalled scientific article, Open Access Helper identifies the article’s DOI and queries Unpaywall.org and core.ac.uk for an Open Access copy. If one is found, a badge appears in the top right corner of the page.
If you’ve selected your institution in the Extension Settings, the app can also assist with remote access and institutional subscriptions.
Isn’t that cool?
Open Access
FIND OPEN ACCESS, LEGALLY AND WITH PRIVACY IN MIND
What comes to mind when you hear “Open Access”? Free! No paywalls! That’s right. But accessing free content can be complicated, with confusing terminology and various access points.
Open Access Helper simplifies this process. When it encounters a DOI, it queries the APIs of unpaywall.org and core.ac.uk to find available Open Access copies.
The app is free and it will always stay that way.
Your privacy is important. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
unpaywall.org
The team behind unpaywall.org started the Open Access browser extension revolution. Learn more at unpaywall.org
core.ac.uk
More Open Access, the search behind the main app & source of Recommendation data! Learn more at core.ac.uk
OpenCitations.net
How often was an article cited? This can help provide additional context. Learn more at opencitations.net
iPad Support
iPad is my secret power tool, but I “love” iPhone & iPad equally. My app makes Open Access as simple as 1, 2, 3
Ensure Open Access Helper is enabled in the extension settings and provide it with appropriate permissions. When there is an Open Access copy available, it will add a little orange badge into the page you are viewing!
Features
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
What started as a pretty basic app has quickly turned into an ever growing research assistance. The majority of power can be found in the Safari Web Extension, but read below to learn more!
Safari
All the magic is found in an Safari Web Extension
Skip the paywall
Find legal Open Access copies and skip the paywall
Recommendations
No Open Access? No problem! Check out Core Recommender for similar Open Access documents.
iOS & macOS
Supports iOS & macOS
Search
Search core.ac.uk or Europepmc.org for Open Access copies
Privacy
I wouldn't want someone tracking me, so I don't track you. Period.
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This app is free and will stay so. Download and is available for iOS, iPadOS and macOS!
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