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CiteTally

by LFD-byte · github.com/LFD-byte/zotero-citetally

Fetches citation counts from OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar and shows them as sortable columns, also saving them in the Extra field.

CiteTally has Atlas grade A (recommended) because every code check came out low. It works with Zotero 8–10. Last checked 6 Nov 2026.

Import & metadata
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Downloads a .xpi file (0.01 MB). In Zotero, open Tools → Plugins and install it from the file.
In useAn estimate of how many copies of Zotero have it: Zotero downloads each new version once for every copy that has the plugin, so we count the downloads of its most-downloaded recent release. Rounded. Plugins that update from outside GitHub count low.
6
DownloadsAll-time downloads of its release files from GitHub, counting every update. Installs from elsewhere aren't counted.
6
ReleasesVersions published on GitHub. Everyone who has the plugin downloads each one again, which adds up in Downloads.
1
StarsPeople who starred the repository on GitHub: a rough measure of interest.
0
ContributorsPeople who have committed code to the repository.
1
LicenceThe licence the code is published under, as GitHub reports it.
MIT
A
Atlas gradeRecommended
because every code check came out low
Applies to v1.0.0, released 10 Oct 2026Code checked · not yet tested in a live Zotero
Documentation in Chinese onlyOur summary is in English, but the plugin's own docs and support are in Chinese.
What we found in the codeSets the gradeThe worst finding in these three areas sets the grade.
Code transparencyReadable code, uploaded by the project's automated GitHub buildThe release file was uploaded by the project's automated GitHub build. We haven't yet rebuilt it from the source to compare.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Updates
Updates come from this project's GitHub repositoryThe update address offers this version
Where your data goesIts code only names services we could identify3 addresses in 1 group.LowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Scholarly services (3)
api.openalex.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.api.semanticscholar.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.doi.orgnamed in its codeThe address is in its code, but we didn't trace a request to it. It may be a link or unused.
Powerful capabilitiesStores API keys or passwordsLowLow concern: normal for plugins that do this job. Listed so you know.
Low concern (1)
Stores API keys or passwords
Before you installShown, not gradedFacts to help you decide. They don't change the grade.
Works withZotero 8, 9, 10 · not 11 betaUpdates automatically
Zotero 8 ✓ worksZotero 9 ✓ worksZotero 10 ✓ worksZotero 11 beta ✗ doesn't work
What you'll needNothing extra detectedDetected automatically from its code
No further detail for this area yet.
MaintenanceActive · last release 10 Oct 20261 contributor
No further detail for this area yet.
LanguagesDocumentation in Chinese onlyInterface: English and Chinese
No further detail for this area yet.
We report what we found in the code. Open any area for the evidence.How we gradeReport a problem

What it does

Written by AI from the README

Fetches citation counts from OpenAlex and Semantic Scholar and shows them as sortable columns, also saving them in the Extra field. Works on selected items, collections or whole libraries, and can fetch automatically for new items.

Zotero has no citation counts of its own, and Google Scholar blocks scraping. This uses open scholarly APIs instead. An OpenAlex API key is strongly advised; a Semantic Scholar key is optional.

What you'll need

Detected automatically

We haven't detected any setup requirements. That isn't the same as none: check the developer's README.

Where your data goes

We found: its code only names services we could identify. 3 addresses in 1 group.

Scholarly services (3)
api.openalex.orgnamed in its codeapi.semanticscholar.orgnamed in its codedoi.orgnamed in its code

Other plugins that do this

Matched on what they do

For the same job, work with Zotero 10 and graded A or better. Closest match first.

  • A
    Zotero Citation Counts Manager

    Fetches citation counts from Crossref, INSPIRE-HEP or Semantic Scholar and shows them in a sortable Citations column.

    Matches “show citation count column” · 1,384 downloads · Active · Zotero 7–10
  • A
    Zotero Citation Counts Manager

    Fetches citation counts from Google Scholar, Crossref, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar or INSPIRE-HEP, or a best count across them.

    Matches “show citation counts” · 51 downloads · Active · Zotero 7–10
  • A+
    Google Scholar Citation Count

    Fetches citation counts from Google Scholar for selected items or collections and writes them to the Extra field.

    Matches “fetch number of citations” · 122,397 downloads · Active · Zotero 10
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Install CiteTally
ARecommended
  1. 1Download the plugin fileDownload v1.0.0.xpi · 0.01 MB
  2. 2In Zotero, open Tools › Plugins
  3. 3Click the gear, choose Install Plugin From File… and pick the file
Step-by-step guide with pictures