Top 5 Free Anki Add-Ons for the DAT
Anki is an open-source flashcard software that uses spaced repetition to help students efficiently retain and review information. This article will showcase 5 free Anki add-ons that will help you in your DAT prep.
Since Anki is an open-source software, many generous users have developed add-ons to enhance Anki and expand its utility. Here are 5 free Anki add-ons that can be used to enhance your study efficiency and make your Anki experience more enjoyable! If you find any of these add-ons useful, please consider donating to the creators! If you haven’t had a chance to view our Anki guide for the DAT, we highly recommend checking it out to learn how to effectively incorporate Anki into your DAT study routine.
Downloading Add-Ons
To download an add-on, go to Tools → Add-ons → Get Add-ons. You should then see a text box to add a specific code. Each add-on has a unique code that when entered downloads the add-on to your application. Once downloaded, restart your Anki application for newly downloaded add-ons to take effect. All public add-ons can be found on Anki Web, and I will add links to the specific add-ons below. Note that you will need to re-download each add-on for every computer you use Anki on.
1. Quizlet to Anki 2.1 Importer with audio support
The add-on code for this is 1362209126. This add-on allows you to quickly import Quizlet flashcards directly into Anki, including the text, images, and audio associated with each card. Simply paste the link to a Quizlet deck into the add-on, and it will create Anki cards from the existing Quizlet set, saving you the time and effort of manually recreating your flashcards. This can be especially useful if you have already made or found Quizlet decks that you want to incorporate into your DAT study routine without having to maintain two separate flashcard systems.
2. Pass/Fail 2: Remove the "Easy" and "Hard" buttons
The add-on code for this is 876946123. This add-on simplifies the review process by replacing the standard “Again,” “Hard,” “Good,” and “Easy” buttons with just two options: “Fail” and “Pass”. This add-on is designed to reduce decision paralysis during reviews and eliminate the “Hard” button which can increase the review interval even when a card is difficult. While many students prefer this simpler approach this add-on may not be for everyone, as some users may prefer the flexibility of Anki’s standard review buttons.
3. Review Lookup
The add-on code for this is 364219370. This add-on is great for making connections between various cards and seeing where a certain word/phrase appears. Simply highlight text and right-click to search, and the results will appear in a pop-up that shows every card in that deck where that word/phrase appears. You can also enable Quick Search to automatically search selected text without right-clicking. You can even highlight a word/phrase within a pop-up to generate another pop-up!
4. Review Heatmap
The add-on code for this is 1771074083. The Review Heat Map is an add-on that provides a visual representation of your activity on Anki. While this add-on doesn’t directly help your studying, it is a great way to keep track of your progress and motivate you to keep your streak! Consistency is especially important for DAT preparation, as spaced repetition helps reinforce high-yield concepts over time. To learn more about why Anki is such a powerful tool for DAT preparation, check out our article, “Why Use Anki for the DAT?”
5. True Retention
The add-on code for this is 613684242. True Retention is an Anki-add on that provides additional statistics to help you better understand your learning progress. To use it, open the “Stats” window while shift-clicking, to open the additional statistics. One of this add-on’s primary features is calculating your pass rate using only review cards, giving you a clearer picture of how well you are retaining previously learned material.
