Citation Age Calculator
Discover how "fresh" your research references are. Are you citing cutting-edge work or building on classic foundations?
How It Works
1. Find Your Profile
Search for your name to locate your OpenAlex author profile.
2. Analyze References
We examine the publication dates of works you've cited.
3. Get Your Score
See your citation age profile and how you compare.
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Understanding Citation Age in Research
The age of your citations reveals important patterns about your research style. Some fields move fast and require citing recent work, while others build on decades of established theory.
This free tool analyzes your recent publications to calculate the median age of your references, giving you insight into whether you're on the cutting edge or building on classic foundations.
FAQs
What's a good citation age?
There's no universally "good" citation age—it depends on your field. Fast-moving fields like AI or genomics often have median citation ages of 3-5 years, while humanities or theoretical physics might cite works 15+ years old.
Is this tool free?
Yes! Citation Age Calculator is completely free. No account required.
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