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| Developer(s) | NewsGuard Technologies, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Initial release | March 2018 |
| Stable release | Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari: 4.1.1 (Edge) / April 5, 2022[1] |
| Platform | Browser extension |
| Type | Browser extension |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
NewsGuard is a rating system for news and information websites. It is accessible via browser extensions and mobile apps. According to NewsGuard, its team of "expert journalists" score publishers on a scale of 0–100 based on whether they have transparent finances or publish many errors, among other criteria.[2] NewsGuard Technologies Inc., the company behind the tool, also provides services such as misinformation tracking and brand safety for advertisers, search engines, social media platforms, cybersecurity firms, and government agencies.[3][4]
- ^ NewsGuard Technologies. "NewsGuard for Microsoft Edge". Microsoft Store. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Fortinsky, Sarah (June 13, 2024). "James Comer investigating news-rating group NewsGuard". The Hill. Archived from the original on August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ Mayhew, Freddy (October 29, 2019). "News websites rated 'red' by Newsguard could miss out on ad money after agency deal". Press Gazette. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ^ "NSIN Post | NSIN | #52Weeks: Countering Disinformation". UNUM. Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2021.