Litmaps

Brand new to Litmaps? Start here for a quick overview of what we're all about.

Introduction to Litmaps

Here's how Litmaps searches and recommends articles. Plus, how you can customize your search for best results.

Search Algorithms in Litmaps

Here's how to Monitor your Litmaps searches, so you instantly get notified for important, new articles on your topic.

Monitor: Get Alerts for Important Research

Marina Kisley

Digl Dixon

All you need to know about using Litmaps for your research.

How to Use Litmaps

Here's how to make a Litmap for any article in Litmaps.

Make a Litmap for Any Article (Seed Maps)

Run a search using a set of papers you already know.

Search using Your Papers in Litmaps

Here's how to save articles you find in Litmaps using Tags.

Save Papers in Litmaps

Here's how to create a Litmap with a set articles.

Create a Litmap for your Articles

Here's how to discover potential research gaps using Litmaps.

Find Research Gaps with Litmaps

Here's how to dive into the scientific literature efficiently and start finding articles on your topic with Litmaps.

Search for Articles in Litmaps

Here's how to use visual literature maps (Litmaps) to enhance your understanding of your research topic.

Understand Research Faster, Visually

Here's how to use Litmaps to find articles, stay organized and accomplish your literature review more efficiently.

Do a Literature Review with Litmaps

Automatically sync your Zotero collections with your Tags in Litmaps.

Sync Zotero with Litmaps

How to use Litmaps for common research challenges.

How do I... in Litmaps?

"BibTeX" is a special file format used to store references. They're often used as a bridge between reference managers and tools like ours.

Export BibTeX files from your Reference Manager

Here's how to bring in your existing research into Litmaps.

Import Articles into Litmaps

Here's how to download articles you found in Litmaps.

Export Articles from Litmaps 2024

Keep your projects organized with Workspaces.

Litmaps Workspaces

Learn about manually updating article metadata, and even how to create your own fully custom articles.

Article Editing and Custom Articles

Manage Articles

Change your email address in the Litmaps app.

Change your Litmaps Email

Here's how to cancel your Litmaps Pro subscription.

Cancel Your Subscription

Delete Your Account

If you're not receiving the verification code email from Litmaps, here are some resources to help.

Not Receiving your Verification Code?

How to change your email or password, or delete your account.

Manage my Litmaps Account

Can I Add an Article that isn't in Litmaps' Database?

Why Can't I Find an Article?

Why is an Article Missing References?

Where do we get our articles from? Why can't I find a paper? Why are references sometimes missing? Answers to common questions.

The Litmaps Database: FAQ

We're excited to share the newest version of Litmaps with you! Here's everything existing users need to know.