Publish or Perish on Microsoft Windows

source:https://harzing.com/resources/publish-or-perish/windows

Direct URL for download: https://harzing.com/download/PoP8Setup.exe

Publish or Perish (PoP) is a free citation analysis software developed to support academic research. The Windows version can be downloaded directly from Harzing.com and is compatible with Windows 7 through 11, including server editions. Notably, the installer is digitally signed by Tarma Software Research Ltd. and does not require administrator rights, making it accessible even to users without elevated privileges. The software is licensed for personal, non-profit use, as outlined in the End User License Agreement.

To install, users simply download the 3.3 MB installer and run the PoP8Setup.exe file. During installation, Windows will display a security warning, where users should verify that the publisher is Tarma Software Research Ltd. and click "Yes" to proceed. The installer will remove any older versions automatically while preserving previous search queries. After completing the installation, the program can be accessed via the Windows Start menu. If needed, it can be uninstalled through the system's Add/Remove Programs utility.

Publish or Perish has been developed voluntarily since 2006 and remains freely available for academic use. Continued development relies on community support to cover hosting, bandwidth, and feature expansion costs. Users are encouraged to contribute to ensure the software stays up to date with new data sources and functionalities that serve the academic community.

System requirements

Check that your computer meets the following minimum system requirements:

• Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11, including x64 and Server editions.
• Some memory (enough to run the operating system, not much more).
• Some hard disk space (ditto).
• An Internet connection.

Download information

Download the Publish or Perish software installer from the Harzing.com web site:

 Publish or Perish installer for Windows (3.3 MB)

Version: 8.18.5091 (24 June 2025) [Changes in this version]

Installation instructions

Start the PoP8Setup.exe installer by double-clicking on the file that you just downloaded. On most systems, a security warning dialog box will now appear that looks like one of the following. In all cases, click Yes to allow the installation to proceed.