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Paper Panda
PaperPanda searches academic papers, helps find PDFs, checks open-access status and explores citations.
About Paper Panda
PaperPanda is a web-based academic research tool that searches a database of 250 million academic papers. Its core functions include locating full-text PDFs of papers, checking their open-access status, and exploring related citations. It is accessed via a free Google Chrome browser plugin, designed to help users find freely available versions of papers that may be locked behind paywalls, reducing the time spent searching for accessible full texts.
Key features
- Searches 250 million academic papers
- Locates full-text PDFs of research papers
- Checks open-access status of papers
- Explores related paper citations
- Free Google Chrome browser plugin
- One-click access to research papers
Best for: Students, researchers, and academics who need to locate and access full-text academic papers, including paywalled works.
Good for
- Free core functionality via the Chrome browser plugin
- Holds a 5-star rating in the Chrome Web Store
- Automates searching for freely available full-text PDFs
Watch out for
- Only available as a Google Chrome browser plugin, no other browser support mentioned
- Search scope limited to 250 million academic papers in its database
- Cannot provide access to papers with no freely available full-text version online
Paper Panda at a glance
- Website
- paperpanda.app
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Papers
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Paper Panda FAQ
Is PaperPanda free to use?
Yes, the PaperPanda Chrome browser plugin is free to use.
Which browser is PaperPanda available for?
PaperPanda is offered as a free plugin for Google Chrome only.
How many academic papers can PaperPanda search?
PaperPanda's search covers 250 million academic papers.
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