: Version 1.6.1 is an older release; as of late 2023, the software has advanced to version 1.6.20 , which includes significantly improved API support and compatibility with newer file formats like OpenAlex and updated Scopus exports. Important Security Note
VOSviewer is a free tool primarily used by researchers to visualize scientific landscapes, such as co-citation networks or co-authorship maps. The "pc" in the filename typically denotes the version of the software. Vis-1.6.1-pc.zip
: If you specifically need version 1.6.1 for compatibility with older projects, ensure you are getting it from a reputable archive or the official site's "previous versions" section. : Version 1
: Known for its "VOS" (Visualization of Similarities) technique, it provides more intuitive maps than standard multidimensional scaling tools. as of late 2023