PLOS Biology
Public Library of Science
Primary Field
Biology
ISSN Number
1545-7885
Publish Time
50 weeks
Impact Score
386 H-Index
Annual Volume
8.5k papers
Last Verified
Apr 5, 2026
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Submission to decision
Production
33w
Acceptance to final pub
Total Pipeline
50w
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Frequently Asked
How long does PLOS Biology take from submission to publication?↓
PLOS Biology currently has an estimated total publication timeline of about 50 weeks, including roughly 17 weeks for peer review and 33 weeks for production. Use this as a planning estimate rather than a guarantee.
Is PLOS Biology considered fast or slow for Biology?↓
PLOS Biology can be compared against other Biology journals using its total estimated timeline, H-Index, and annual volume. Whether it feels fast or slow depends on your field norms, revision rounds, and how urgent your submission timeline is.
How reliable is the publication speed estimate for PLOS Biology?↓
The estimate for PLOS Biology is based on publication metadata and available dataset estimates. It is useful for comparison and shortlist decisions, but individual papers can still move faster or slower depending on reviewers, editors, and revision cycles.
Can I submit my own timeline for PLOS Biology?↓
Yes. You can share your submission and acceptance dates on this page. Community submissions help improve the accuracy of PLOS Biology timeline estimates for future authors.