PubMed Tracker
Stop losing papers in fifty tabs.
PubMed Tracker adds a save button to every paper you find, tracks what you've actually read, and tells you when your saved searches turn up something new.
Everything a reading list needs, nothing it doesn't
Six features, all built for the same job: knowing what to read next.
Save from PubMed
A status pill lands next to every PMID — search results, article pages, all of it. No copy-pasting into a spreadsheet.
Folders & tags
Sort papers by project, course, or chapter. Search your whole library by title, author, journal, tag, or note.
Saved-search alerts
Re-runs your PubMed searches twice a day and shows exactly what's new since last time. Pro.
Weekly recap & streaks
See what you saved, read, and let slip — plus a day streak that actually keeps you reading. Pro.
One-click citations
Copy AMA, BibTeX, or RIS straight to your clipboard. Export the current view as a .ris file.
Resurfacing nudges
Papers stuck in "reading" for weeks get a quiet nudge back to your attention. Pro.
Set up once, keep it running for years
No account needed to start. Sign in only when you want Pro.
Install the extension
Add PubMed Tracker from the Chrome Web Store. It only runs on pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov — nowhere else.
Save as you search
Click Save on any paper. Move it from "to read" to "reading" to "read" as you go, right on the page.
Check your library anytime
Open the popup for your full library, weekly recap, and — on Pro — saved-search alerts and streaks.
One plan. One price. Yearly only.
Install and start tracking right away. Start your 14-day free Pro trial whenever you're ready — no card required.
Pro — yearly
- Unlimited papers & folders
- Saved-search alerts (up to 10 searches)
- Streaks & weekly reading goals
- Reading nudges
- Status tracking, folders & citation export
Pro covers one computer at a time. Signing in on a new computer moves your seat there instantly — up to 10 moves a year. You keep Pro until the year you paid for runs out.
Questions people actually ask
Is my saved library private?
Yes. Papers, folders, tags, and notes are stored only in your browser (chrome.storage.local) and never leave your computer. Only your account email and license status are ever sent to our server — needed to check whether you're on Pro.
Do I need an account to use it?
No. Basic tracking is fully anonymous — save, track, and organize papers with no sign-up. An account is only needed to start a Pro trial or activate a purchase, and it's just an email address with a one-time code — no password.
Is there a monthly plan?
No — Pro is yearly only, at $14.99/year. Every new Pro subscription starts with a 14-day free trial, so you can try everything before paying.
What happens after my 14-day trial ends?
If you don't purchase, your account steps down to basic tracking — up to 10 active papers and 3 folders, no account required to keep using it. Nothing is deleted, and papers you saved during the trial stay in your library; the cap only applies to new saves going forward. You can start Pro again anytime.
How many computers can I use Pro on?
One at a time. Signing in on a new computer moves your license there instantly, no code needed on a computer you've already verified — capped at 10 moves per year.
Is this affiliated with PubMed or NCBI?
No. PubMed Tracker is an independent, third-party extension. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), NCBI, or NIH. "PubMed" is used only to describe what the extension works with.
Your next paper is already on PubMed.
Install PubMed Tracker and start your library in under a minute.
Add to Chrome — it's free