What is the CiteTrue Citation Checker Chrome Extension?
The CiteTrue Chrome extension is a free browser-based citation verification tool designed for researchers, students, and academics. It allows you to check citations directly from any webpage without leaving your current tab. Simply select text containing citations, right-click, and verify with CiteTrue.
Built on the same powerful AI citation verification engine as our web platform, the Chrome extension searches through millions of academic papers across authoritative databases including Crossref, OpenAlex, and Google Scholar to verify that your citations are authentic and accurate.
Key Features of the Citation Checker Extension
Side Panel Verification
Verify citations in a convenient side panel without leaving your current page. The citation checker stays accessible while you read and write.
Right-Click to Verify
Select any citation text on a webpage, right-click, and choose "Verify with CiteTrue" to instantly check if the citation is real or AI-generated.
AI-Powered Accuracy
Our citation verification engine cross-references citations against Crossref, OpenAlex, and Google Scholar, delivering a confidence score for each citation.
11 Languages Supported
The citation checker extension supports English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Arabic.
How the Chrome Citation Checker Works
Install the Extension
Add the free CiteTrue citation checker to Chrome from the Chrome Web Store. One click to install.
Select & Verify
Highlight citations on any webpage and right-click to verify, or paste citations directly into the side panel.
Get Results
See verification results with confidence scores, matched papers, authors, and direct links to academic sources.
Who Should Use the CiteTrue Chrome Extension?
- Graduate Students & PhD Researchers — Verify citations in your thesis, dissertation, or literature review as you write.
- Undergraduate Students — Ensure every reference in your essay or research paper is authentic before submission.
- Academic Staff & Lecturers — Quickly verify student citations or check references in papers under review.
- Journal Editors & Peer Reviewers — Detect AI-generated or fabricated citations in manuscript submissions.
- Anyone Using AI Writing Tools — Verify that citations produced by ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI tools actually exist.
Why Use the Chrome Extension Instead of the Web App?
Both the CiteTrue web app and the Chrome extension use the same citation verification engine. The key difference is workflow integration. The Chrome extension lets you verify citations without switching tabs — select text, right-click, and get results in a side panel while staying on the page you're reading.
| Feature | Web App | Chrome Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Citation Verification | ||
| Right-Click Verify | ||
| Side Panel | ||
| No Tab Switching | ||
| Export Results | ||
| 11 Languages | ||
| Free to Use |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CiteTrue Chrome extension free?
Yes, the CiteTrue citation checker Chrome extension is completely free to install and use. You get free citation verification credits every day to check your academic references.
What citation formats does the extension support?
The citation checker supports all major citation formats including APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, Vancouver, and more. Simply paste your citations in any format and CiteTrue will verify them.
Can the extension detect AI-generated citations?
Yes. CiteTrue's citation verification engine is specifically designed to detect fake or AI-hallucinated citations produced by tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI writing assistants. If a citation doesn't match any real paper in our academic databases, it will be flagged.
Which academic databases does CiteTrue search?
CiteTrue searches through Crossref, OpenAlex, and Google Scholar — covering millions of academic papers, journals, and books to verify your citations.
Do I need a CiteTrue account to use the extension?
Yes, a free CiteTrue account is required. You can sign up with your email or Google account in seconds. Your account syncs between the web app and the Chrome extension.
Start Verifying Citations in Your Browser
Join thousands of researchers and students who use CiteTrue to ensure their academic citations are authentic. Install the free Chrome extension today.