Citing Rayyan in Your Research

If you used Rayyan in your systematic review or literature review, please cite it in your publication. The official citation is:

You can find the full citation details and additional publication references at rayyan.com/cite.

Citing the platform you used

Rayyan web is continuously updated, so there is no fixed version number to cite. The standard academic practice in this case is to include the platform you used and the date you accessed it.

For Rayyan web — include the access date:

For the Rayyan mobile app — include the app version (found in the App Store or Google Play listing) along with the access date:

Why citing matters

Citing Rayyan helps your reviewers and readers understand the tools used in your methodology, supports reproducibility, and contributes to the recognition of the platform that makes open, systematic research more accessible.