Academia.edu is a for-profit social networking site for academics that allows users to share papers, monitor their impact, and follow researchers in their field. Launched in 2008, it provides a platform for open-access research distribution and analytics on scholarly work.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 92/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Education & Technology
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Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 2008
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA