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Connected Papers

Builds a visual graph of papers similar to one paper, helping you find prior and later work.

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What is Connected Papers?

Connected Papers builds a graph around a single paper, placing similar studies close together. It is a fast way to see the main works in a field and find important papers you might have missed.

Used for

Builds a visual graph of papers similar to one paper, helping you find prior and later work.

Best for

Finding related studies

Price

Connected Papers has a free plan with usage limits, and paid plans add more.

How to start for free

  1. Open connectedpapers.com.
  2. Paste a paper title, DOI or link.
  3. Explore the graph and open prior or derivative works.

Strengths

  • Instant overview of a research area
  • Very easy to use

Limits to know

  • Only a few graphs per month on the free plan
  • One paper at a time

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Free plans and limits change often. Check the current details on the official Connected Papers website before relying on it for important work. Last reviewed October 2026.