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Academia.edu

Academia.edu

Accelerating research

17K ratings
901 reviews
📚 Education
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 16, 2019
  • April 25, 2026

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About

Access a vast library of open-access research papers on your mobile device. Discover new studies, track mentions and readership of your work, and connect with fellow scholars. Explore millions of academic papers on diverse topics.

✓Discover and read research
✓Save research papers
✓Track mentions and readership
✓Search scholarly topics
✓Connect with scholars
✓View colleague activity
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Academia.edu. Based on 17K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Helpful for research and learning
  • 📚Comprehensive academic resources
  • 🔍Useful for finding relevant papers
  • 🌐Connects researchers globally
  • 💡Innovative academic platform

Negative things

  • 💰Sudden price increase for Premium
  • 🔍Unintuitive search and navigation
  • 🔒Sign-in issues and frequent log-outs
  • 📤Unwanted notifications and emails
  • 🔍Difficult to access full papers without subscription
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What's New in Academia.edu

1.78

April 25, 2026

This update contains stability improvements.

Subscription plans

Academia Premium - Monthly

Monthly subscription to our premium features

$9.991 Month
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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Price shot up recently

Now way too expensive, and the automatic renewal feature makes you pay $318 annual dues before you even know it’s imminent. Really not an okay practice, to increase the price by over 20% and not alert the subscriber.
Academia.edu is only moderately useful and no longer worth the cost.
Catalina AndradeCatalina Andrade

Academia for all

Broad-based, exciting and thought-provoking. A real mental pleasure. It would be better if the articles were more recent .
mdd112mdd112

Finally!! Something I Can Use!

I haven’t been using it for long, but my experience has been wonderful. And I am actually getting to read articles! And Premium access is Only $1! For the month. Thank You God!
mn161mn161

Tool for knowledge

Love all the papers I can access
FYo GirlFYo Girl

Bad research quality

And the app is just stupid and subpar
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

PDF files not loading properly

Bug

Crashing and freezing issues

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across platforms

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Requested Features

5 requests

Landscape mode support

Feature

Improved search and filtering options

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Ability to bookmark and organize papers

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Better integration with other research tools

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More transparent pricing and subscription options

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FAQ

What does the Academia mobile app do?

The Academia mobile app provides access to the world's largest open-access library of academic research. You can discover, read, and save new research papers, search for scholarly articles on various topics, and connect with other researchers.

What are the key features of Academia.edu?

Key features include discovering and reading research, saving papers for later, seeing who has mentioned you or is reading your work, searching for scholarly research on thousands of topics, and finding and connecting with like-minded scholars.

Is Academia.edu free to use?

The app provides access to a vast library of open-access research for free. While the core functionality is free, there are in-app purchases available, suggesting premium features or services may be offered.

Who is Academia.edu for?

This app is designed for researchers, academics, students, and anyone who needs to access and engage with scholarly research. It's also beneficial for those looking to network with peers and track their academic impact.

Can I connect with other researchers on Academia.edu?

Yes, the app allows you to find and connect with like-minded scholars. You can also see what friends and colleagues are working on, fostering a collaborative academic environment.