Abstract
BJPsych Open enters its fourth year with a transition in leadership and a new Editor-in-Chief (EIC). This editorial summarises the Journal's metrics through its first 36 months, provides insights into the Journal's history and growth, and shares the aspirations of the new EIC for BJPsych Open. DECLARATION OF INTEREST: K.R.K. is Editor-in-Chief of BJPsych Open; he took no part in the peer-review of this work.