NewsGuard - News Trust Ratings 2.3.0

NewsGuard Technologies. Inc. – Freeware – iOS
out of 86 votes

NewsGuard offers reliability ratings for news and information sources, empowering users to make informed decisions about which news sources to trust and which to avoid in order to steer clear of misinformation and disinformation.

Displayed alongside links on search engines and social media platforms, our ratings, scores, and Nutrition Labels cover 95% of online engagement by including all the major news websites.

Our ratings are conducted by a team of experienced journalists who follow nine fundamental journalistic criteria without any political bias. Each website is assigned a trust score ranging from 0-100, an overall rating level from "High Credibility" to "Proceed with Caution," and a comprehensive Nutrition Label report. The report includes information about the site's ownership and financing, content, credibility practices, transparency practices, and history.

Please note that NewsGuard is intended for personal use only. Commercial, research, or any other non-personal use is strictly prohibited according to our Terms of Service: https://www.newsguardtech.com/terms-of-service/.

Overview

NewsGuard - News Trust Ratings is a Freeware software in the category Internet developed by NewsGuard Technologies. Inc..

The latest version of NewsGuard - News Trust Ratings is 2.3.0, released on 04/07/2025. It was initially added to our database on 01/19/2024.

NewsGuard - News Trust Ratings runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of NewsGuard - News Trust Ratings gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Pros

Provides trustworthy ratings for news websites, helping users identify credible sources and avoid misinformation.
Offers a comprehensive database of news outlets, which is continuously updated.
Uses a clear and transparent rating system, making it easy for users to understand the reliability of a source.
Includes detailed reports explaining the criteria used for rating each news outlet, promoting transparency.
Integrates with popular browsers and platforms, making it easily accessible for users while they browse news online.
Helps educators and students in media literacy by promoting critical thinking about news consumption.

Cons

The database may not cover all news sources, especially smaller or niche outlets, potentially leading to gaps in information.
Rating criteria may be subjective and can vary based on the evaluators' perspectives or biases.
May not account for bias in reporting, focusing solely on credibility and transparency without considering editorial viewpoints.
Some users may find the interface clunky or difficult to navigate due to the amount of information provided.
The effectiveness of the ratings may vary depending on individual user perceptions and expectations of what constitutes 'trustworthy' news.

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