Predatory Journal Checker

Check If a Journal Is Predatory

Enter a journal name or ISSN to check against Beall's List, DOAJ status, and other legitimacy indicators. Protect your research from predatory publishers.

Examples: Nature Medicine · 1234-5678 · MDPI · Hindawi

25 credits / check

What We Check

Beall's List — catalog of potentially predatory journals and publishers
DOAJ status — Directory of Open Access Journals listing
Scopus and Web of Science indexing — reputable database coverage
Red flag indicators — aggressive solicitation, fake IFs, fast acceptance

Warning Signs of Predatory Journals

Aggressive email solicitations

Unrealistically fast peer review (days)

Fake or inflated impact factors

No identifiable editorial board

Missing or vague submission guidelines

Hidden publication fees