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MyBib Chrome extension

MyBib generates citations in APA, MLA, and Harvard styles directly from the page you're viewing, then collects them for your bibliography. It's best for students and researchers who cite web sources often. The catch: it only covers the citation styles it supports, so niche formats need a different tool.

  • PriceFree
  • CategoryResearch
  • Works inChrome, Edge, Brave (desktop)
  • ✓No account needed

Last checked against the Chrome Web Store listing · Independent, not affiliated with Google

Pros

  • free citation generator with no signup required to start
  • generates citations directly from the current page
  • supports three of the most commonly required styles
  • collects citations into a bibliography you can export

Cons

  • limited to APA, MLA, and Harvard formats
  • auto-detected page details sometimes need manual correction
  • no built-in PDF or full-text reference storage

Best for

  • building a bibliography while researching online
  • students citing web sources for essays and papers
  • quickly generating APA, MLA, or Harvard citations
  • avoiding manual citation formatting errors

Skip it if

  • citation styles outside APA, MLA, and Harvard
  • users who need advanced reference management like tagging or PDF storage

Key features

  • automatic APA citation generation
  • automatic MLA citation generation
  • automatic Harvard referencing style generation
  • one-click citation from the current page
  • bibliography builder for collected citations

What MyBib does

MyBib reads the page you're on and generates a citation in APA, MLA, or Harvard style with one click. It collects citations you generate into a running bibliography, so you can build out a full reference list as you research instead of formatting each entry by hand at the end.

MyBib free vs paid

MyBib's citation generator is free to use directly in the browser without a signup. It's built as a free tool, so most users won't need to look for paid tiers or hit usage limits for basic citation generation and bibliography building.

Is MyBib safe to use?

MyBib needs to read the content of the page you're citing, such as the title, author, and publish date, to build an accurate citation. It doesn't need broader browsing permissions beyond what's required to detect these page details.

MyBib: FAQs

Is MyBib free?

Yes, MyBib's citation generator and extension are free to use without requiring a signup for basic citation building.

Is the MyBib extension safe?

It reads page details like title and author to generate citations, which is what it needs to work. It doesn't require broader browsing access.

How do I use the MyBib extension?

Install it, open the page you want to cite, then click the extension icon to generate a citation in APA, MLA, or Harvard style.

What citation styles does MyBib support?

MyBib generates citations in APA, MLA, and Harvard formats.

What are MyBib alternatives?

Zotero, EasyBib, and Cite This For Me are common alternatives with different style coverage and reference management features.

Does MyBib support Chicago style citations?

MyBib focuses on APA, MLA, and Harvard; for Chicago style you'll need a different citation tool.

Why is MyBib's auto-generated citation wrong?

MyBib pulls details like author and date automatically, and some pages have incomplete or inconsistent metadata, so double-check and edit before saving.

Can I export my MyBib bibliography?

Yes, MyBib collects the citations you generate into a bibliography you can export for your paper.

Does MyBib cite books and journals, not just web pages?

MyBib is built around citing sources you find while browsing, and works best for web pages and online articles.

Do I need an account to use MyBib?

No, you can generate citations without creating an account, though signing up may let you save your bibliography across sessions.