Overview
Frontiers in Microbiology, published by Frontiers Media (Switzerland), published 20,517 papers in 2021–2025, and its papers received 369,611 citations in those years. Its h-index is 347 and its two-year mean citedness is 5.46. On the ITS Journal Score it ranks #335 of 62,158 ranked journals and #49 of 1,066 in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology.
Key figures
Citations count every citation the journal's papers received in these years, including citations to older papers. Two-year mean citedness is OpenAlex's measure of how often recent papers are cited; it is similar in idea to, but not the same as, an impact factor.
Papers and citations by year
| Year | Papers | Citations received | Open-access papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,528 | 149,506 | 3,528 |
| 2021 | 4,270 | 128,588 | 4,270 |
| 2022 | 5,578 | 118,652 | 5,578 |
| 2023 | 4,189 | 72,862 | 4,189 |
| 2024 | 3,232 | 34,224 | 3,232 |
| 2025 | 3,248 | 15,285 | 3,248 |
What it publishes
The leading research topics of its papers (OpenAlex topic classification). Select a topic to find other journals that publish on it.
Similar journals
Ranked journals that publish on the same topics.
| Journal | Field | Score | Papers 2021–2025 | Open access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiome | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 91.5 | 1,351 | 100% |
| mSystems | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 83.3 | 1,928 | 100% |
| Gut Microbes | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 91.4 | 1,555 | 100% |
| ISME Communications | Environmental Science | 75.3 | 774 | 100% |
| The ISME Journal | Environmental Science | 89.9 | 1,295 | 100% |
| Microorganisms | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 85.4 | 13,712 | 100% |
| npj Biofilms and Microbiomes | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 83.8 | 717 | 100% |
| Microbial Ecology | Environmental Science | 82.2 | 1,024 | 66% |
Identity and sources
- ISSN-L: 1664-302X
- Print ISSN: 1664-302X
- Publisher: Frontiers Media
- Listed in DOAJ: Yes (checked against DOAJ)
- Crossref: ISSN found in Crossref
- OpenAlex: S2484704948
- Journal website: www.frontiersin.org
Figures come from OpenAlex (papers, citations, h-index, topics), Crossref (ISSN check) and DOAJ (open-access listing and fees). They change as records are corrected, so treat them as a dated snapshot. This page does not state whether the journal is indexed in Scopus, Web of Science or PubMed.
Questions
What is the ITS Journal Score of Frontiers in Microbiology?
It is 88.9 out of 100, which places it #335 among ranked journals. The score combines citation impact (45%), h-index (35%) and size (20%) from open OpenAlex data.
What is the impact factor of Frontiers in Microbiology?
This site does not publish Journal Impact Factors, which belong to Clarivate. As an open alternative, its two-year mean citedness in OpenAlex is 5.46.
Is Frontiers in Microbiology open access?
100% of its papers from 2021–2025 are recorded as open access, and it is listed in DOAJ.
Does Frontiers in Microbiology charge a publication fee?
DOAJ records an article processing charge of 3,150 CHF. Check the journal's website for the current fee and any waivers.