A numerical indicator (0–100) of how reliably a news source or article follows journalistic standards of accuracy and transparency.
A credibility score is a quantified assessment of how likely a news source or article is to meet journalistic standards of accuracy, source transparency, and editorial integrity. It is based on observable signals — publisher track record, sourcing quality, correction culture, editorial transparency — rather than real-time fact-checking of individual claims. A high credibility score indicates a strong historical track record and well-attributed sourcing. It does not guarantee that every claim in an article is true. A low credibility score warrants extra scrutiny but does not prove content is false. Auren's credibility score combines source reliability (40%), factual claim quality (40%), and journalistic standards (20%).
A credibility score of 85/100 for a major broadsheet with a published editorial policy, regular corrections archive, and named expert sourcing.
A credibility score of 30/100 for a site with no identifiable editorial staff, frequent errors, and heavy reliance on anonymous sources.
What a Credibility Score Can and Cannot Tell You
A credibility score is a useful signal — not a verdict. Understanding what it measures and what it cannot measure will help you use it more effectively.
How to Check If a News Source Is Credible
Not all news sources are created equal. This guide shows you how to evaluate source credibility using concrete signals, independent checks, and analysis tools.
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