PLoS Genetics Journal Citation Rate 2026
1553-7390
eISSN 1553-7404
Public Library of Science
US
Q1 Quartile Open Access Established Impact
About PLoS Genetics
PLoS Genetics (PG) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Chromosomal and Genetic Variations and DNA Repair Mechanisms, published by Public Library of Science in US, catalogued under ISSN 1553-7390 (e-ISSN 1553-7404). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.74 (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, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $2655 USD. OpenAlex records 11,784 works and 916,634 citations, with an h-index of 346.
PLoS Genetics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
PLoS Genetics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.74, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Chromosomal and Genetic Variations research area. 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 Genetics makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $2655 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in PLoS Genetics 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 Genetics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for PLoS Genetics
- Budget $2655 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, DNA Repair Mechanisms, Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How PLoS Genetics Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 1553-7390 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1553-7404 |
| Publisher | Public Library of Science |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2655 USD |
| h-index | 348 |
| Total Works | 11,748 |
| Total Citations | 921,570 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 4.39 (OpenAlex) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
PLoS Genetics is published by Public Library of Science and based in United States. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 2655.
In our subject taxonomy, PLoS Genetics is classified under Chromosomal and Genetic Variations, DNA Repair Mechanisms, Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms and Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics.
PLoS Genetics is indexed in the DOAJ and OpenAlex. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
OpenAlex records 11,748 works that have together drawn 921,570 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 348; its most recent citation rate stands at 3.739; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 4.39.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.739 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 406 | 1,358 |
| 2024 | 320 | 2,718 |
| 2023 | 424 | 6,540 |
| 2022 | 490 | 10,105 |
| 2021 | 584 | 18,666 |
| 2020 | 567 | 22,224 |
| 2019 | 569 | 30,129 |
| 2018 | 615 | 35,968 |
| 2017 | 617 | 40,345 |
| 2016 | 770 | 48,548 |
| 2015 | 873 | 60,393 |
| 2014 | 851 | 83,919 |
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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