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Academic Citation Counter

Track citation counts from multiple sources, analyze paper impact, and generate professional PDF reports.

DOI Citation Counter

Enter a DOI to track citation counts from OpenCitations and OpenAlex, and generate a professional report.

Tip: paste the DOI only — no URL. Example: 10.1038/s41586-020-2649-2

About Citation Tracking

Citation counts are a key metric for measuring the impact and influence of academic research. Our DOI Citation Counter tool aggregates citation data from multiple sources to give you a comprehensive view of how often a paper has been cited.

How to use

  1. Enter the DOI of a research paper in the input field.
  2. Click Check to retrieve citation data from OpenCitations and OpenAlex.
  3. Review the citation counts and additional paper information.
  4. Download a professional PDF report for your records.

Why Use This Tool?

✔ Multi-Source Data

Get citation counts from both OpenCitations and OpenAlex for a more comprehensive view.

✔ Impact Analysis

Understand the reach and influence of research papers through accurate citation metrics.

✔ Professional Reports

Generate polished PDF reports suitable for tenure packages, grant applications, or research assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Citation Tracking

Why are citation counts important?

Citation counts are a key indicator of a paper's impact and influence in its field. They help researchers, institutions, and funders assess the significance and reach of academic work.

What's the difference between OpenCitations and OpenAlex?

OpenCitations specializes in citation data and provides detailed information about citation relationships. OpenAlex is a comprehensive catalog of the global research system that includes citation counts among many other metadata elements.

Why might citation counts differ between sources?

Different sources may have varying update frequencies, coverage of publications, and methodologies for counting citations. Using multiple sources provides a more complete picture.

How often is the citation data updated?

OpenCitations and OpenAlex update their databases regularly, but the frequency varies. OpenAlex typically updates daily, while OpenCitations may have different update schedules for different parts of its database.

Can I track citations for multiple papers at once?

Currently, our tool supports looking up one DOI at a time. For tracking multiple papers, you might want to consider using the native APIs of OpenCitations or OpenAlex directly.