See How Your Students Actually
Write in Google Docs
Guide better writing, spot unusual patterns, and bring trust back to classrooms
Key Features
Powerful tools to understand your students' writing process
Replay Document Creation
Watch a video replay of the document being written
Writing Pattern Analysis
Identify unusual writing patterns and potential AI usage
Track Editing History
See how many edits students made to their essays
Detect Copy/Paste
Identify text that was pasted from external sources
How It Works
Get started in just three simple steps
Install the extension
Add Revision History to Chrome with just one click
Open any Google Doc
Works with any document in Google Docs
View revision data
Access comprehensive insights about the writing process
Powerful Insights at a Glance
Our intuitive interface provides detailed analytics about student writing patterns
Comprehensive Writing Analytics
The summary bar provides at-a-glance metrics about the document's creation process, including:
- Total editing time spent on the document
- Number of editing sessions over multiple days
- Word count and character statistics
- Percentage of content created through typing vs. pasting
These metrics help you quickly assess whether a student has put appropriate time and effort into their assignment.
Detect Unusual Writing Patterns
Our intelligent analysis flags potential concerns in the writing process, helping you identify:
- Sudden large additions of text that may indicate AI use or plagiarism
- Inconsistent writing speeds across different sections
- Unusual editing patterns that don't match typical student behavior
- Sections with minimal revision that may have been generated externally
These insights help you have meaningful conversations with students about their writing process and academic integrity.
Track Copy/Paste Sessions
See exactly when and how content was added to the document:
- Identify all copy/paste events with timestamps
- View the size and location of pasted content
- Distinguish between content pasted from external sources vs. within the document
- Analyze patterns of pasting behavior across the writing process
This detailed breakdown helps you understand how students are incorporating research and external content into their work.
What Teachers Say
Hear from educators who use Revision History in their classrooms
Ben
High School Social Studies Teacher
"This is my favorite extension for Google Docs! I love the interface on top of the Google Doc because it is nonintrusive and gives you so much great info in a quick and easy to read display."
Ana
K12 Teacher
"Very helpful for teachers to confirm whether something was written by the student or not."
Mariam
K12 Teacher
"Super helpful to student and teachers alike! This application is a great resource that not only discourages plagiarism and ai, but also enables students to track their own progress."
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the plan that works for you
Free
$0
Limited documents per month
- Full revision tracking
- Advanced analytics
- Up to 150 documents per month
Premium
$2.67/month
Billed annually ($32 per year)
- Unlimited document analysis
- Advanced analytics
- Always-on support
- Cancel anytime
Schools & Districts
Custom pricing with volume discounts for educational institutions
- Custom DPA (Student Data Privacy Agreements)
- White-glove support & implementation assistance
- Volume & educator discounts
Or email us directly at info@revisionhistory.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Revision History
How does Revision History handle privacy and data security?
We take privacy seriously. Revision History only accesses document data when you explicitly use the extension. All data is processed securely, and we never store the content of your documents on our servers.
Is Revision History an AI detector?
While we don't claim to be an AI detector, we do flag "unusual writing patterns" and provide a visual timeline of how the document was created. This gives teachers concrete information they can use to make their own informed assessments. Our tool should be used as a starting point for conversations with students, not as explicit evidence of any kind of behavior.
Does Revision History integrate with Google Classroom?
Yes! Revision History works seamlessly with Google Classroom. You can use it with any document that students submit or that you create within the Google ecosystem.
What's the difference between free and Plus subscriptions?
The free version allows analysis of a limited number of documents monthly, while Plus provides unlimited document analysis. Both versions process all document content locally - we never collect document content. For schools, we offer institutional licensing with volume discounts.
Contact Us
Have questions or need assistance? We're here to help! Reach out to our team for support, feature requests, or information about school licensing.
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