Verify Every Citation Instantly
Paste your citations and get the results right away. Our citation verifier returns a confidence score for each pasted citation, so you know exactly what to double-check.
This Citation Verifier Works in Three Easy Steps
Follow these three simple steps to see how this tool verifies references list from start to finish.
Paste Your References
Paste your full list of citations, including in-text citations if you have them, or upload a document directly. A rough list is enough to start.
Choose Your Citation Style
Select the style your citations follow — APA, MLA, Chicago style, or Harvard. This helps the checker interpret each entry correctly and check that everything is properly formatted.
Review and Verify
You get your confidence score! Review the results and check whether you agree with the suggested corrections. Fix or replace anything in your citations that was highlighted by the tool. Your sources are ready!
Key Features of GetSolved's Citation Checker
See how our citation verification tool helps you audit references, eliminate bad data, and publish every project with total source confidence:
Catch Fabricated and Hallucinated References
GetSolved flags citations that don't match any real record, so you can spot invented or hallucinated references before they slip through unnoticed.
Check Author Names and Details
This tool checks the accuracy of your citation. It compares author names, years, and journal titles against the original record to catch even the smallest errors.
Cross-Check Multiple Databases
GetSolved’s citation checker searches across major reference databases at once, so you can verify your citations all at once, instead of checking each source by hand.
Upload Any File Format
Upload your document as DOC, DOCX, TXT, PDF, ODT, RTF, or HTML — GetSolved supports all these file formats. You can also simply copy/paste the sources in the input box.
Improve Confidence Before You Publish
With GetSolved’s citation verifier, you know which citations are properly formatted and which need a second look! After checking, you can remove questionable citations from your final draft.
FAQ
Is GetSolved's citation checker free to use?
Yes, you can verify citations without paying anything to get started.
Do I need to install reference management software to use this tool?
No! GetSolved runs entirely in your browser. Unlike traditional reference management software, there is nothing to download, install, or manage — just paste your citations and verify them instantly.
Which citation styles does it support?
APA, MLA, Chicago style, and Harvard are all supported, so the format you're already using works without extra setup.
Does it catch AI-generated or hallucinated references?
Yes, that's exactly what this citation verifier is built for. It flags citations that don't match any real record, including ones invented by AI writing tools.
Are in-text citations checked, or only the full reference list?
Our tool checks both! Paste a single in-text citation or a complete list, and the tool checks both.
Is my reference list stored after I check citations?
No, your citations aren't stored after verification is complete, so early drafts and quick tests stay private.
How accurate is the citation verification?
Every citation gets a confidence score based on how closely it matches the original record, so you know exactly which entries need a second look.
Which file formats can I upload?
GetSolved supports multiple file types: DOC, DOCX, TXT, PDF, ODT, RTF, and HTML. Or you can paste your references straight into the box.
