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 […]
We’re 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. Here’s what’s 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. […]
I’m pleased to announce the release of Open Access Helper Version 2025.1 for Safari, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox! This update brings significant enhancements and fixes to improve your experience. What’s New? 1. Improved Detection of Open Access Better recognition of Open Access and free-to-read content directly on publisher websites. 2. Enhanced OpenAthens and EZProxy Support Expanded support […]
I am pleased to announce that Version 2024.1 has been submitted to the various extension stores. All Browsers iOS / iPadOS
Happy Holidays! This update brings minor bug fixes for all versions, but for institutions using Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge it should now be possible to roll out the extension to all institutional computers and pre-configure the institution. Please contact me at info@oahelper.org if you would like details on how to use this new feature!
This version enhanced DOI (Digital Object Identifier) detection on research.ebsco.com, a popular academic journal aggregator. Additionally I have added a feature, which will allow you to remove an institution more easily. This helps you have more control over your experience.
This version enhances the way you can search for and select your local institution. Up to this point you had to first select if you wished so search by domain or name and then conduct a search. Now you can start typing freely to see all matching institutions: The update also enhances treatment of the […]
As you are getting ready for the new academic year, I am happy to report that Version 2023.8 is starting to roll out to a browser near you. Updates to the Open Access Badge Open Access Helper now uses a new icon, when a user is already at the Open Access copy of the article. […]
All Versions: This version brings improvements to the web extensions Settings screen. The screen has been redesigned to show fewer options at once and offer an overall cleaner and more modern user experience. iOS / iPadOS: Improvements to OpenAlex support within the app: Enhancements to analytics collection: When it comes to analytics, I would like […]
This version brings improved signalling of proxy domains for those users, who have selected their home institution. For this better signalling to work, a domain list needs to be available. If you are on a domain supported by your proxy, the icon will be filled – no matter the Open Access status. As of today […]
