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Scholarcy
Summarises academic papers into structured flashcards.
4.039 reviews~80K+ usersEducationBy Scholarcy
Freemium
Reviewed by the Single Tab Browser editorial teamLast tested 2026-04-09Scholarcy screenshots
Overview
Scholarcy breaks research papers into summary flashcards with key findings, methods, figures and references, so you can triage a reading list quickly.
Scholarcy is an education Chrome extension from Scholarcy with roughly 80K users on the Chrome Web Store. It holds a 4.0-star average across 39 ratings, which puts it in the middle of the pack. Pricing is freemium, listed at From $9.99/mo.
Scholarcy breaks research papers into summary flashcards with key findings, methods, figures and references, so you can triage a reading list quickly.
The trade-off is the usual one for an freemium extension: the free tier gets you the core feature and the paid tier unlocks the parts most people eventually want. With 80K users, complaints and fixes surface quickly, so check the review notes below before installing it alongside other education extensions.
How to install and set up Scholarcy
- 1Open the Chrome Web Store listing for Scholarcy and click Add to Chrome, then Add extension.
- 2Pin the icon: click the puzzle-piece button in Chrome's toolbar, find it in the list and click the pin so it stays visible.
- 3Open the extension once and walk through its first-run screen — a education extension usually asks which sites it may act on.
- 4Test it on a page you know well before relying on it for daily work.
- 5To remove it later, right-click the toolbar icon and choose Remove from Chrome, or use chrome://extensions.
Key features
Scholarcy breaks research papers into summary flashcards wit
Scholarcy breaks research papers into summary flashcards with key findings, methods, figures and references, so you can triage a reading list quickly.
Who should use Scholarcy?
Students and researchers triaging large reading lists.
Pricing
Scholarcy is freemium — From $9.99/mo. The free tier is usable for evaluation; compare paid tiers before committing a team.
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View ExtensionFrequently asked questions
Is Scholarcy free?
It is a freemium extension with a listed price of From $9.99/mo. The free tier covers the core feature; paid tiers unlock the rest.
How many people use Scholarcy?
Roughly 80K Chrome users have it installed, and it holds a 4.0-star average from 39 ratings.
Is Scholarcy safe to install?
Scholarcy is published on the official Chrome Web Store by Scholarcy, so it passes Google's review. Check the permissions it asks for on install and prefer the store listing over third-party mirrors.
What are the best Scholarcy alternatives?
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