About Academia
Academia.edu is a digital platform that enables academics to share their research papers and connect with other researchers. Users can upload their work, making it accessible to a global audience, and track its impact through detailed analytics. The platform hosts over 55 million papers and attracts 103 million users monthly, serving academics, researchers, professionals, and students interested in scholarly work. Unlike many competitors, Academia.edu operates on a freemium model, offering basic services for free while generating revenue through premium subscriptions that provide advanced features like enhanced analytics and insights into readership. The goal of Academia.edu is to facilitate the dissemination of academic research and enhance the visibility of scholarly contributions.