PLoS Biology Journal Citation Rate 2026
1544-9173
eISSN 1545-7885
Public Library of Science
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Top Tier
About PLoS Biology
PLoS Biology (PB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Public Library of Science in US, catalogued under ISSN 1544-9173 (e-ISSN 1545-7885). As of 2026, it has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.45 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It is fully open access.
PLoS Biology Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
PLoS Biology has a 2023 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 5.45, placing it in the Q1 quartile. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
As a fully open-access publication, PLoS Biology makes all articles freely available to readers.
Researchers looking to publish in PLoS Biology should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare PLoS Biology against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
| ISSN (Print) | 1544-9173 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1545-7885 |
| Publisher | Public Library of Science |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
PLoS Biology is published by Public Library of Science and based in United States. It publishes on an open-access basis.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 5.448.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.448 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Mar 15, 2026
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