Quickly check academic references against scholarly metadata sources.
Users
5
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#243K
#203K among extensions
Version
0.1.3
updated 3 Jun 2026
Users
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Latest, 15 Oct 2026:5 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 5 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Formatr Reference Checker
The Formatr Reference Checker helps students and researchers quickly identify suspicious references.
How It Works
Simply paste your references directly into the extension and Check Now for an immediate insight from likely valid to not found.
The extension is designed to boost confidence in your scholarly and academic references before you submit.
Key features:
* Fast reference checking
* Clean academic-focused interface
* No permanent storage of pasted references
* Lightweight workflow designed for students and researchers
Reference checks are approximate and should always be reviewed against official sources and journal requirements.
We care about your privacy. Submitted references are processed temporarily for validation purposes only and are not retained after the check is completed.
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