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Zotero Connector
Save papers, citations and PDFs to your library.
4.02,500 reviews~8M+ usersResearchBy Corporation for Digital Scholarship
Free
Reviewed by the Single Tab Browser editorial teamLast tested 2026-04-22Zotero Connector screenshots
Overview
The Zotero Connector detects references on journal, library and news pages and saves the citation metadata plus PDF into your Zotero library with one click.
Zotero Connector is a research Chrome extension from Corporation for Digital Scholarship with roughly 8M users on the Chrome Web Store. It holds a 4.0-star average across 2K ratings, which puts it in the middle of the pack. Pricing is free.
The Zotero Connector detects references on journal, library and news pages and saves the citation metadata plus PDF into your Zotero library with one click.
The trade-off is the usual one for a free extension: there is no paid tier to unlock, so anything missing is simply missing. With 8M users, complaints and fixes surface quickly, so check the review notes below before installing it alongside other research extensions.
How to install and set up Zotero Connector
- 1Open the Chrome Web Store listing for Zotero Connector 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 research 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
The Zotero Connector detects references on journal, library
The Zotero Connector detects references on journal, library and news pages and saves the citation metadata plus PDF into your Zotero library with…
Who should use Zotero Connector?
Academics and students building a citation library while reading online.
Pricing
Zotero Connector is free. There is no paid tier to consider.
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View ExtensionFrequently asked questions
Is Zotero Connector free?
Yes. Zotero Connector is listed as free on the Chrome Web Store with no paid tier.
How many people use Zotero Connector?
Roughly 8M Chrome users have it installed, and it holds a 4.0-star average from 2K ratings.
Is Zotero Connector safe to install?
Zotero Connector is published on the official Chrome Web Store by Corporation for Digital Scholarship, 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 Zotero Connector alternatives?
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