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Instantly assess the quality of research papers and generate citations directly in your browser. Smart research starts here.
Stop guessing the quality of research papers. HX-Screener is the ultimate browser companion for students, researchers, and academics who want to make fast, informed decisions about the literature they read.
Why HX-Screener?
Navigating through thousands of search results on Google Scholar or IEEE Xplore can be overwhelming. HX-Screener simplifies your research workflow by injecting color-coded quality indicators directly into your browser. Whether a paper is published in a prestigious Q1 journal or a top-tier conference, youβll know its impact instantly without opening a single new tab.
Key Features:
π° Completely Free & No Login Required
We believe research tools should be accessible to everyone. HX-Screener is 100% free to use.
π Instant Quality Insights: See SJR rankings and Quartile data (Q1-Q4) at a glance with intuitive color-coded badges (Green for Excellent, Blue for Good, Orange for Average, Red for Below Average).
π Wide Site Compatibility: Works seamlessly with all major research databases.
π Built-in Citation Generator: Generate perfectly formatted citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, or BibTeX formats with a single click.
π Deep Metrics: Hover or click the extension icon to view complete metrics, including H-index, Citations per Document, and Publisher details.
π Privacy-First & Offline Ready: HX-Screener performs quality checks locally using a built-in database of 30,000+ journals and conferences. Your browsing history stays on your machine - no data is ever sent to our servers.
β¨ Modern Branding: Powered by HorizonX, featuring a sleek and intuitive design that doesn't clutter your workspace.
No Subscriptions
No Paywalls
No Account Required - just install and start researching smarter.
How to use:
Install HX-Screener.
Visit Google Scholar or any supported research portal.
Quality badges and "Cite" buttons will automatically appear next to paper titles.
Click the extension icon in your toolbar for a detailed "Research Screening" snapshot of any article page.
Elevate your research efficiency today with HX-Screener.
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Permissions
activeTabβΉ Can access the current tab when you click the extension storageβΉ Can store data locally in your browser
Details
| Version | 1.0 |
| Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Size | 5.0MiB |
| First Seen | Mar 29, 2026 |
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