Check If a Paper Is Retracted
Enter a DOI or PMID to instantly check retraction status against Retraction Watch database and CrossRef. Never accidentally cite a retracted paper.
Examples: 10.1016/S0140-6736(98)01234-5 · PMID: 12345678
What We Check
- Retraction Watch database — 47,000+ retracted papers indexed
- CrossRef retraction metadata — publisher-reported retractions
- Expressions of concern — papers under investigation
- Correction notices — significant amendments to published papers
47K+
Retractions tracked
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Credits per check
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Average check time