πŸ“Š Journal quality on Google Scholar

See journal rankings right inside Google Scholar

Scholar Rank overlays ABDC, ABS (AJG) and Scopus quartile rankings on every result β€” plus one-click APA, MLA, Harvard and Chicago citations. Pick quality sources in seconds, not hours.

⏱️ Researchers save ~3 hours a week on source selection
Dynamic capabilities and strategic management
Strategic Management Journal Β· 1997
ABDC A*ABS 4Scopus Q1
A behavioral theory of the firm
Academy of Management Review Β· 2013
ABDC A*ABS 4β˜…Scopus Q1
Institutional theory and organizational change
Journal of Management Studies Β· 2008
ABDC AABS 4Scopus Q1
What it does

Quality signals, exactly where you search

No more switching to separate journal lists. Scholar Rank annotates results in place so you can judge quality at a glance.

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ABDC Β· ABS Β· Scopus

Every result is tagged with its ABDC rating, ABS (AJG) grade and Scopus quartile β€” the metrics reviewers and committees actually use.

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One-click citations

Copy a clean citation in APA, MLA, Harvard or Chicago format directly from any result. No retyping, no formatting errors.

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Find quality faster

Instantly separate ranked from unranked journals so your literature search focuses on credible, high-impact sources.

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Native to Scholar

A lightweight, unobtrusive overlay that feels like part of Google Scholar β€” fast, clean and out of your way.

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Chrome & Edge

Available on both Chrome and Microsoft Edge, with one license that follows you across your supported browsers.

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Yours, privately

Rankings are matched locally against bundled datasets β€” your searches aren’t tracked or sold.

Trusted data

Built on recognised quality lists

Scholar Rank draws on publicly recognised journal-quality sources. It is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these providers.

πŸ…°οΈ ABDC Journal Quality List
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ ABS / AJG Academic Journal Guide
πŸ“ˆ Scopus CiteScore quartiles
🌐 SCImago Journal & Country Rank
How it works

Three steps to smarter searching

1

Add Scholar Rank

Install from the Chrome Web Store or Edge Add-ons β€” takes seconds.

2

Activate your license

Grab a code on the licenses page. Every new user gets a free 3-day trial, emailed instantly.

3

Search as usual

Open Google Scholar and rankings + citation buttons appear automatically on every result.

For serious research

Made for management, business & social science

ABDC and ABS grades matter for management and business scholars; Scopus quartiles matter across every discipline. Scholar Rank puts all three side by side so you can build a defensible, high-quality bibliography.

Simple pricing

One license. Every browser.

Start free, then pick the plan that fits. Your license also creates a Research Community account β€” one login across the ecosystem.

Research Sprint
First-time users
β‚Ή299
for 30 days
Most popular
Researcher Annual
For most researchers
β‚Ή1,999
for 12 months
Professional Annual
Faculty & consultants
β‚Ή3,999
for 12 months
Free3-day trial
β‚Ή699Thesis Semester Β· 90 days
CustomInstitutional β€” universities

Departments & libraries: ask about institutional licensing.

Rank smarter. Cite faster.

Add Scholar Rank and claim your free 3-day trial β€” no payment needed to start.

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FAQ

Good to know

Which rankings does it show?

Scholar Rank displays ABDC ratings, ABS (AJG) grades and Scopus quartiles, matched to each journal on your Google Scholar results.

Is Scholar Rank affiliated with ABDC, ABS or Scopus?

No. Scholar Rank is an independent tool by The Writing Project that references publicly recognised quality lists. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by those providers.

Which browsers are supported?

Chrome and Microsoft Edge. One activation code works across your supported browsers on the same computer.

How does the free trial work?

Request a code on the licenses page and a free 3-day trial code is emailed to you instantly. Continue on any paid plan afterwards.