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RetractCheck

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Overview

Extracts the DOI from article pages and checks against the Retraction Watch database.

RetractCheck checks research articles against the Retraction Watch database. When you visit a research article, the extension extracts the DOI and checks if there are any retraction notices, corrections, or expressions of concern. If something is found, you'll see it in the popup. Features: • Automatic DOI extraction from 500+ academic sites • Shows retraction reason, date, and links • Works on PubMed, Nature, Science, Elsevier, Springer, and more • Privacy-focused: no tracking, no data collection This project is unofficial and not affiliated with Retraction Watch.

Details

  • Version
    0.2.0
  • Updated
    January 25, 2026
  • Offered by
    i.gouthamvarma
  • Size
    33.52KiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Email
    i.gouthamvarma@gmail.com
  • Non-trader
    This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

Privacy

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  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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