Introducing Altmetric’s Sentiment Analysis 

Posted by Misha Kidambi on 2nd September 2025

Impactful research deserves insightful understanding, and that is why Altmetric is excited to announce the launch of its new AI-powered Sentiment Analysis feature, available within the Altmetric Explorer. This enhancement is designed to help research teams gain deeper insights into the broader reception of their work by analyzing and visualizing sentiment on selected social media platforms.

Key features of Sentiment Analysis

The Sentiment Analysis feature incorporates cutting-edge technology to provide research professionals with actionable insights. Key components include:

• Sentiment Scoring: Automatically assigns sentiment scores, positive, neutral, or negative, to individual social media mentions. This enables teams to monitor how audience attitudes vary across platforms.
• Sentiment Breakdown Charts: Explore sentiment breakdowns through clear and concise visual  representations. Research teams can easily understand how their work is being received on selected social media platforms and identify patterns of interest in audience perception.
• Filtering by Sentiment: Narrow down results in the Altmetric Explorer by sentiment type, allowing users to focus on specific aspects of discussions most relevant to their strategy or goals.

Why Sentiment Analysis matters

Understanding how research outputs resonate within the global scientific community, health care professionals, and beyond plays a vital role in shaping strategic direction. By combining metrics and sentiment analysis in one platform, Altmetric offers an even more complete solution for evaluating research impact. Below are some of the major benefits of this feature:

Enhanced Understanding of Impact

This feature helps research professionals comprehend how their work is being received, giving clarity about both positive engagement and areas of concern. It answers critical questions like, “How are audiences reacting to this publication?” and “Are we reaching the right stakeholders?”

Strategic Decision-Making

By identifying sentiment patterns, teams can refine their communication strategies, improve engagement with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and make data-driven adjustments to messaging for targeted audiences.

Trend Detection

The ability to track sentiment trends enables users to pinpoint shifts in public or scientific opinion, informing future research directions and proactively addressing emerging challenges.

Transforming research communications

Sentiment Analysis solidifies Altmetric’s commitment to providing the most comprehensive tools for research communication and impact measurement. Pharmaceutical medical affairs professionals, academic researchers, and R&D specialists alike can now leverage these insights to maximize the visibility and effectiveness of their scholarly work.

With sentiment scoring integrated into Altmetric Explorer, users can go beyond traditional metrics to fully explore the “how and why” behind their data’s impact. Through an intuitive interface and actionable visualizations, Altmetric makes it easier than ever to align research outputs with broader organizational goals.

To discover the story behind your data with Altmetric Sentiment Analysis, visit our website or contact our support team to schedule a demonstration. More information is also available in the Digital Science press release.