Version 2026.2
This version brings a number of smaller enhancements to the extension and the iOS / iPad OS App. Extension: iOS / iPad OS Other
Version 2025.11
As Open Access Button will sunset its service on 18 November 2025, this update is designed to remove the settings for this service. I am grateful to OA.Works for the years of fruitful collaboration and thank you for understanding that not all services can remain the same for many years at end.
OA.Works will sunset Open Access Button
OA.Works will sunset the Open Access Button on 18 November 2025, as outlined in a blog post on their website. Open Access Helper has supported this service since its inception, and I would like to express my gratitude to the Open Access Button team for years of good collaboration. I hope to submit an updated […]
Version 2025.10
Browser Extension iOS App
Version 2025.6
đ˘ New Version of Open Access Helper Released! Weâre excited to share the latest update, packed with improvements and a helpful new feature. ⨠New Feature đ Bug Fixes â ď¸ Important for Institutional Users If your institution uses a custom translation for popup_proxybutton_001, please add a new key for popup_proxybutton_001a and make the following chases: Thanks for using […]
Battling the bots
Today is a public holiday in Germany and I sat down to finally release some new features for Open Access Helper, but sadly I got sidetracked quickly. My end to end tests, using Puppeteer failed, and so I embarked on a journey of discovery. I quickly identified the area in my code where the function […]
Version 2025.3
About 2025.3 This update brings major bug fixes and introduces some changes for users who have not selected an institutional affiliation. These changes reflect intended behavior but are now properly functioning. I found and fixed these bugs after greatly enhancing my testing framework. Going forward, each new version will be tested against a total of 45 end-to-end tests, and I […]
Version 2025.2
Weâre starting the new year strong with Open Access Helper 2025.2, introducing a powerful new feature to help researchers identify retracted scientific papers with ease. Hereâs whatâs new in this version: New Feature: Retraction Watch Integration Stay informed and avoid citing retracted papers! Open Access Helper now integrates Retraction Watch data to highlight retracted scientific papers. […]
Version 2025.1 (iPad OS)
Iâm thrilled to announce the release of Open Access Helper Version 2025.1 for iPadOS! This update brings a complete backend rewrite using SwiftUI and SwiftData, ensuring a faster, smoother, and more modern experience. đ¨ Important Note: This version requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. Whatâs New? Here are the highlights of this update: Enhanced Landscape Navigation Effortlessly browse and navigate with a streamlined interface tailored […]
Version 2025.1 (iOS)
Iâm excited to announce the release of Open Access Helper Version 2025.1 for iOS! This update features a fully rewritten backend built with SwiftUI and SwiftData, delivering a faster and more seamless experience. đ¨ Important Note: This version requires iOS 17.6 or later. Whatâs New? Here are the highlights of this update: 1. Advanced Search History Parsing Your search history now processes advanced queries […]
