What are the top physics journals in 2026?

The top Physics journals in 2026 are ranked by OpenAlex Citation Rate on this page. The ranked list above shows the highest-IF physics publications currently in our catalog, with publisher, ISSN, and open-access status for each.

How is the physics journal ranking on this page determined?

The ranking is by latest OpenAlex, Scopus and DOAJ Citation Rate for journals tagged with Physics as a primary research area. Where multiple sub-disciplines apply, the journal is grouped under the broadest matching tag. We refresh the OpenAlex data annually upon each data refresh.

Top 10 Physics Journals (2026 Ranking)

Q: What is the highest citation rate physics journal?

The highest citation rate physics journal in 2026 is shown at position #1 in the ranked list on this page. Impact factors are sourced from our latest data refresh and updated annually. Rankings differ across sub-disciplines — see the Sub-disciplines panel for finer-grained lists.

Q: How do I search journal of physics citation rate by ISSN?

Use the JournalsHub ISSN Checker — paste the 8-digit ISSN of any physics journal and you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, SJR, quartile, and indexing status (Scopus, DOAJ, Web of Science, UGC CARE) in one panel.

Q: Are there open access physics journals with high citation rate?

Yes. Several Physics journals are both open access and high impact — they are flagged with a green 'Open Access' badge in the ranked list. Examples in life sciences include eLife, PLOS Biology, and Nature Communications. Filter our catalog by OA + Physics for the full list.

Explore the leading academic journals in Physics. This list features high-impact publications ranked by their latest metrics, APC fees, and indexing status.

Highest Citation Rate Physics Journal 2026

The highest citation rate physics journal currently in our catalog is Physical Review Letters, with a 2026 OpenAlex Citation Rate of 9.10, published by American Physical Society. The ranked list below shows the full physics journal ranking by Citation Rate.

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Ranked List: Top Physics Publications

Physical Review Letters

American Physical Society · ISSN: 0031-9007

CR: 9.10

Indian Journal of Physics

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science / Springer · ISSN: 0973-1458

CR: 1.90

Pramana - Journal of Physics

Indian Academy of Sciences / Springer · ISSN: 0304-4289

CR: 1.50

Momento

Universidad Nacional de Colombia · ISSN: 0121-4470

CR: 0.41

Open Access

Anales (Asociación Física Argentina)

CEILAP-UNIDEF-CONICET-CITEDEF · ISSN: 0327-358X

CR: 0.20

Open Access

All Journals in Physics

Anales (Asociación Física Argentina)

CEILAP-UNIDEF-CONICET-CITEDEF

0327-358X IF 0.20

Indian Journal of Physics

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science / Springer

0973-1458 IF 1.90

Momento

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

0121-4470 IF 0.41

Physical Review Letters

American Physical Society

0031-9007 IF 7.83

Pramana - Journal of Physics

Indian Academy of Sciences / Springer

0304-4289 IF 1.50

Best Journals for Physics

Physics Journals — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest citation rate physics journal in 2026?

The top-ranked physics journal on this page is the highest-impact-factor publication in our catalog for this field, sourced from our latest data refresh. Compare it with the rest of the ranked list above to see how citation rates distribute across this discipline.

How do I search journal of physics citation rate?

Use the ISSN Checker to look up any physics journal by ISSN — you get the latest OpenAlex Citation Rate, CiteScore, quartile, indexing badges, and OA status in one view. Or browse the ranked list above directly.

Are there open access physics journals with high citation rate?

Yes — physics titles flagged with the green Open Access badge above are both peer-reviewed and freely readable. Several are also DOAJ-listed and Scopus-indexed.

What does physics journal ranking mean?

The physics journal ranking on this page is by OpenAlex Citation Rate — the average citation count for articles published in the prior two years. Other ranking systems (CiteScore, SJR, OpenAlex Quartiles) apply different windows and weightings. Read what journal citation rate means »

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