How does Mendeley display the citation history of an article?

Mendeley displays article citation counts through integration with external bibliometric databases. This feature allows users to view aggregate citation metrics within the Mendeley Reference Manager interface, though not a detailed chronological history. Enabling relevant citation plugin connections (e.g., Sciverse Scopus, Web of Science) is essential. Citation counts are retrieved automatically for articles indexed within these linked databases and displayed within the reference details panel or library grid view. Users should verify that metadata, especially the DOI or PMID, is accurate to ensure successful linking. The feature depends entirely on data provided by the third-party platforms and real-time updates may be limited. This integration facilitates quick assessment of an article's scholarly impact without leaving Mendeley. Researchers primarily use it to identify influential literature within their library or during reference management tasks, supporting discovery and literature evaluation, albeit recognizing the data source origin.