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There are several ways to calculate or look up your h-index. Here are the three best free methods, from easiest to most comprehensive.
Method 1: Instant Lookup (Easiest) RECOMMENDED
Use our free H-Index Lookup tool — no account needed, instant results.
2Enter the researcher’s name
3See h-index, citations, and publication count instantly
Pros: Instant, no login, works for any researcher
Data source: OpenAlex (200M+ publications)
Method 2: Google Scholar Profile
If you have a Google Scholar profile, your h-index is calculated automatically.
2Click “My Profile” (or create one)
3Your h-index appears on your profile page
Pros: Comprehensive coverage, includes preprints
Cons: Requires account setup, only shows YOUR h-index
Method 3: Manual Calculation
You can calculate h-index manually from a list of your publications:
1List all your papers with their citation counts
2Sort by citations (highest first)
3Find the point where paper rank = citations
Example: If your 15th paper has 15+ citations, but your 16th paper has fewer than 16 citations, your h-index is 15.
Cons: Time-consuming, error-prone
Why H-Indexes Differ Between Sources
You might notice different h-index values on different platforms:
- Google Scholar: Most comprehensive, includes everything
- Scopus: Curated journals only, more selective
- Web of Science: Most selective, highest quality threshold
- OpenAlex: Open alternative, ~200M publications
There’s no “correct” h-index — each source has tradeoffs.
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