plos.org

🖥 Status: up
🕒 Response Time: 0.230 sec
⬅️ Response Code: 200
plos.org

Over a span of 1 811 days, 22 checks have been made for plos.org's availability starting on January 28, 2021. Tests confirm plos.org was online 22 times in total, with January 12, 2026, being the most recent 200 status result. Based on tests, there have been no reports of plos.org becoming inoperable as of January 13, 2026. Responses obtained as of January 13, 2026, have been confirmed as not containing any error statuses. On January 12, 2026, plos.org's response time of 0.230 seconds differed from its average of 0.379 seconds.

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Page TitleThe strategic importance of website title optimization cannot be overstated; by carefully selecting target keywords, placing them favorably near the beginning of the title, and maintaining a precise description under 60 characters, you significantly boost SEO potential and user appeal.
Leading the future of open science publishing - PLOS

Length: 52 characters
Meta DescriptionAvoid keyword stuffing in your meta descriptions at all costs; prioritize natural language and readability to maintain user engagement and preserve SEO value, focusing instead on a clear, compelling value proposition within the limited character count.
Discover how we are transforming scholarly publishing with a mission-driven commitment to open science, research integrity, and innovation that benefits researchers, institutions, and society worldwide.

Length: 202 characters
Meta KeywordsDon't fall prey to old-school myths suggesting meta keywords significantly impact search rankings; the consensus across reputable SEO sources is firmly closed on this.
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Page ContentEnhance page content by focusing on providing valuable information backed by credible sources where applicable, building trust with both users and search engines for improved credibility
Web Page Content Length: 46015 characters
H1 HeadingDifferentiating H1 headers from other heading levels (H2 through H6) is fundamental for content organization, allowing website owners to create a navigable information architecture that search engines can readily interpret and users can easily follow for better comprehension.
We believe in a better future where science is open to all, for all

Count: 1 heading tag
H2 HeadingsMaintaining parallel structure and grammatical consistency among related H2 tags enhances readability, improves user experience, and supports uniform SEO treatment across sections.
A catalyst for better
Open science


Count: 2 heading tag
H3 HeadingsStrategically place long-tail keywords within your H3 headers to target specific user search queries, naturally integrating semantic terms related to the main topic introduced by the preceding H2 section.
PLOS is a non-profit organization on a mission to drive open science forward with measurable, meaningful change in research publishing, policy and practice.
Open science publishing
Open science policy
Open science practice


Count: 4 heading tag
H4 HeadingsFor improved website navigation and SEO, ensure your internal linking strategy appropriately uses H4 tags to structure content and guide users logically through the information presented.
Pave the way
Advocate for change
Share and inspire


Count: 3 heading tag
H5-H6 HeadingsThe strategic use of H5 and H6 can aid in organizing long-form content, making it easier for both search engine algorithms and human readers to navigate effectively.
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Image ALT AttributesTo maximize SEO and accessibility, always write ALT text that precisely describes the function or content of an image using natural language, avoiding generic terms and focusing on the specific visual information needed.
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2026-01-13T06:02:38+00:00
Robots.txtWhile robots.txt can prevent the discovery of non-public areas like staging environments, it should not be used as a security measure for public data; implement proper authentication methods instead to protect sensitive information from crawlers.
file robots.txt was found on the website
XML SitemapSubmitting a well-structured XML sitemap directly via Google Search Console is a vital step to expedite the indexing of newly created content and ensure all significant pages across your expansive website are discovered promptly by search engine crawlers.
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Page SizeTools like Google Page Speed Insights can analyze your website's page size and provide actionable recommendations for compression and optimization to enhance SEO performance.
page size: 45 kb
Response TimeAim for consistently low server response times, as these directly influence key SEO ranking factors related to Core Web Vitals, user engagement signals, and overall website loading performance perception.
response time: 0.379 sec
Minify CSSCSS minification, achieved by stripping comments and whitespace, is a powerful performance technique that reduces load times and improves Core Web Vitals; search engines often view faster websites, optimized in this way, more favorably.
Minified:
https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/elementor/assets/lib/eicons/css/elementor-icons.min.css?ver=5.32.0
https://plos.org/wp-content/uploads/elementor/css/custom-frontend.min.css?ver=1736438249
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https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/elementor/assets/css/conditionals/e-swiper.min.css?ver=3.25.10
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https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/elementor-pro/assets/css/conditionals/popup.min.css?ver=3.25.4
https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/elementor/assets/css/widget-heading.min.css?ver=3.25.10
https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/elementor/assets/css/widget-text-editor.min.css?ver=3.25.10
https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/elementor/assets/css/widget-spacer.min.css?ver=3.25.10
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https://plos.org/wp-content/themes/plos/dist/styles/main_bf93fbf5.css?ver=6.6.4
Unminified:
https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/orcid-master/assets/orcid.css?ver=6.6.4
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Minify JavaScriptJavaScript minification is a fundamental technique for reducing Critical Rendering Path overhead caused by large scripts; by serving smaller files, websites can achieve faster Time To Interactive (TTI) scores and improved user engagement metrics.
Minified:
https://plos.org/wp-content/themes/plos/resources/lib/scripts/jquery-3.5.1.min.js?ver=3.5.1
https://plos.org/wp-includes/js/jquery/jquery-migrate.min.js?ver=3.4.1
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https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/elementor-pro/assets/js/webpack-pro.runtime.min.js?ver=3.25.4
https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/elementor/assets/js/webpack.runtime.min.js?ver=3.25.10
https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/elementor/assets/js/frontend-modules.min.js?ver=3.25.10
https://plos.org/wp-includes/js/dist/hooks.min.js?ver=2810c76e705dd1a53b18
https://plos.org/wp-includes/js/dist/i18n.min.js?ver=5e580eb46a90c2b997e6
https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/elementor-pro/assets/js/frontend.min.js?ver=3.25.4
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Unminified:
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https://plos.org/wp-content/plugins/plos-elementor-widgets/assets/js/widgets.js?ver=0.0.1
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https://js.hs-scripts.com/44092021.js?integration=WordPress&ver=11.1.75
https://plos.org/wp-content/themes/plos/dist/scripts/main_bf93fbf5.js?ver=0.0.8
https://plos.org/wp-includes/js/jquery/ui/core.min.js?ver=1.13.3


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Structured DataIncorporate FAQ schema (Question/Answer pairs marked up with 'FAQPage') directly onto your service landing pages to directly address common customer queries proactively, increasing the chance of rich results featuring the expanded answer and improving dwell time metrics.
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CDN UsageConfigure your CDN to aggressively cache static resources with long-term expiration headers, significantly reducing the load on your origin server and dramatically improving load times for returning website visitors.
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2026-01-13T06:02:38+00:00
SSL certificatesSSL implementation is required for many industries with strict data protection regulations like GDPR or PCI DSS, ensuring compliance and avoiding potential legal penalties.
SSL is enabled on the website