Scite is an AI-powered research platform focused on citation context, not just citation counts. Instead of telling you how many times a paper is cited, Scite shows why it’s cited—classifying citations as supporting, contrasting, or mentioning.
Traditional citation metrics can be misleading. A highly cited paper may be cited because it’s flawed or disputed. Scite helps researchers, students, and institutions evaluate evidence quality, assess research credibility, and make more informed literature reviews. It’s especially valuable in fast-moving or controversial fields.
Scite uses machine learning and full-text analysis to extract citation statements from research articles. Each citation is categorized and linked to the surrounding context, so you can see how the cited work is being used. Browser extensions and integrations surface this data directly on publisher sites.
