The purpose of this page is to centralize information about reliable sources for use by new page reviewers when reviewing new articles. It is intended as a supplement to the reliable sources noticeboard and perennial sources list, to help page reviewers unfamiliar with a given subject assess notability and neutrality of an article––entries should focus on whether a specific publication is sufficiently reliable for significant coverage in the publication to count toward notability for a subject. Disagreements with assessments here should be escalated to the reliable sources noticeboard, with a notice also placed on the talk page of this article to notify editors about the discussion.
This page is organized into sections corresponding to specific topics and regions that share sources in common. Sources may be included in more than one section if they are relevant to more than one section.
The reliability of a source depends on context. This page is only a quick reference to previous discussions and cannot tell you whether a particular source is reliable in a specific context.
Claims about a source's reliability should be cited either to the perennial sources list or to discussions that demonstrate a consensus that the claim is true. Note that this is a considerably weaker standard than the one employed at the perennial sources list. This is because the purpose of this list is to provide at-a-glance reliability judgments for editors working on unfamiliar subjects, not to be a final arbiter on matters of reliability. While the discussions cited in this page may be useful resources when discussing a given source's reliability, a source's inclusion in any given category on this page should not be used as an argument in any protracted discussion over a source's reliability.
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Contextual information about sources' affiliations, biases, and other information beyond a reliability judgment is intended to provide information to help contextualize sources, primarily to assess if an article is likely to be missing additional viewpoints.
Newspapers of record are generally considered to be reliable for purposes of notability and uncontroversial topics. However, more care may need to be taken when evaluating an article's neutrality.
All information in this page should be written to reflect existing consensus elsewhere on Wikipedia (usually WP:RSN, but Wikiprojects and other places are also acceptable).
Please include a reference with every entry.
This list should mostly be secondary sources, but a few important primary sources are acceptable. Just make sure to mention in its entry that it is a primary source.
Entries based on discussions where only one editor assessed the source, should always be listed as "no consensus", although it may be appropriate to mention briefly what the editor said about the source, even if categorical.
Write the common name first, and wikilink it if it has an article. Then include a compact external link to the source's website. These external links are important, as they allow the listing to be processed by external tools, and help decisively disambiguate it from similarly named publlications. Then include a description of the source's reliability, and any concerns or caveats that were mentioned during the original source discussion. Finally, include a reference to the original source or source discussion whether at WP:RSN, WP:RSP, or a WikiProject resource page.
These sources have extensive coverage of many different countries and regions
Reliable
.coda[2] English and Russian, generally reliable per an April 2021 RfC.[2]
Agence France-Presse (AFP) [3], several languages, reliable international news agency per a May 2020 RSN discussion. Note that it does also publish clearly-marked sponsored content.[3]
The Africa Report[4], English, small consensus for reliability in a May 2023 RSN discussion.[4]
Al Jazeera[5] and Al Jazeera English[6], Arabic and English respectively, generally reliable with editors perceiving Al Jazeera English as more reliable than Arabic-language reporting. Some editors assert that it is a partisan source for politics in Southwest Asia, describing the source as anti-Israel and pro-Muslim Brotherhood.[5]
Amnesty International[7], many languages, generally reliable, may need to attribute opinions for controversial topics.[5]
Human Rights Watch[19], reliable, but generally requiring attribution due to it being an advocacy organization per an October 2024 RSN discussion.[8] Previously reliable, per a large 2008 RSN discussion, and compared to Amnesty International. The lone dissenter objected to HRW's anti-Israel bias.[9]
Jeune Afrique, [25] French, described as an above average source for coverage of francophone Africa per a June 2021 RSN discussion. Note that it also carries sponsored content, which is indicated at the bottom of the page.[11]
N1 (TV channel)[26], English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, generally reliable although the discussion meanders into irrelevant questions about due weight.[12]
The Nation[27], English, generally reliable, progressive political stance.[5]
Radio Free Asia[32], English, generally reliable, although it may need attribution for politically controversial topics.[5]
Reuters[33], many languages, generally reliable. Note that press releases republished by Reuters are not automatically reliable.[5]
Der Spiegel[34], German, generally reliable. Articles written by Claas Relotius are generally unreliable as this particular journalist has been found to fabricate articles.[5]
Genocide Watch[41], English, advocacy group, should be attributed. Broad consensus in an October RSN discussion that the outlet is influential, but several editors raised concerns about its reliability.[16]
Middle East Monitor, [44] no consensus in an April 2024 RSN discussion.[19] Previously consensus in a June 2021 RSN discussion that it is a partisan think tank, with opinions ranging from "sometimes usable with attribution" to "unreliable".[20]
Mondoweiss[45], English, largely reports on issues related to Israel/Palestine. Opinionated source backed by an advocacy group, statements should be attributed.[5]
Newsweek (2013–present) [47], many languages, changes in editorial leadership have led to a decline in the magazine's reliability, evaluate on a case-by-case basis.[5]
Quartz (publication)[48], headquartered in USA, owned by a Japanese company, business-focused. Concerns raised in a small April 2025 discussion following news that it has laid off editorial staff and was moving to produce AI content.[22] Previously generally reliable per WP:NEWSORG per a July 2020 RSN discussion,[23] reaffirmed in October 2020.[24]
Resumen Latinoamericano, [50] English and Spanish, no clear consensus in a September 2021 RSN discussion.[26]
RIA Novosti[51], many languages, official news agency of the Russian government. It is generally considered a usable source for official government statements and positions. There is no consensus on whether it is reliable for other topics, though opinions generally lean towards unreliability.[5]
Sahara Reporters [52], no consensus in a November 2024 RSN discussion.[27]
TRT World[53], English, an RfC closed in June 2019 reached a consensus that it is not reliable for anything with which the Turkish government could be construed to have a conflict of interest, but that it is likely reliable for unrelated reporting and statements about the official positions of the Turkish government.[28]
Worldcrunch[56], primarily an aggregator, no consensus in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[30]
World Christian Database, World Christian Encyclopedia, and World Religion Database (WCD, WCE, WRD) [57][58], additional considerations apply, see RSP listing.[5]
World Socialist Website[59], no consensus in a September 2021 RSN discussion.[31] Previously considererd unreliable, although individuals writing pieces for it or stories that it republishes may be usable.[32]
Meaww [70], tabloid with no positive reputation to speak of per an April 2020 RSN discussion.[5][39]
Middle East Forum[71], specifically its website meforum.org, most editors in a September 2019 discussion argued that it was some shade of unreliable, although there is no consensus on the exact degree.[35]
Modern Diplomacy[72], unreliable per a November 2022 RSN discussion.[40]
Newsreports.com [73], rough consensus for unreliability in an August 2024 RSN discussion.[41]
Press TV[75], English and French, owned by the government of Iran. Usable as a primary source for opinions and official lines from the Iranian government.[5]
RT (TV network) (Russia Today, ANO TV-Novosti, Ruptly, Redfish, Maffick) [76], unreliable and deprecated for publishing fabricated information.[5]
Sputnik (news agency)[77], many languages, Sputnik is considered a Russian propaganda outlet that engages in bias and disinformation, some editors consider Sputnik to be a reliable source for official Russian government statements and positions.[5]
Stalkerzone [78], described as marginal and unreliable in a July 2020 RSN discussion that specifically focused on its coverage of bellingcat.[42]
TakeToNews [79], consists of machine translations of other non-English sources that may violate copyright. Unreliable per October 2022 RSN discussion.[43]
Today News Africa[82], small consensus for unreliability in a July 2023 RSN discussion.[44]
WikiLeaks[83], a repository of primary source documents leaked by anonymous sources. Most editors believe that documents from WikiLeaks fail the verifiability policy, because WikiLeaks does not adequately authenticate them, and there are concerns regarding whether the documents are genuine or tampered. It may be appropriate to cite a document from WikiLeaks as a primary source, but only if it is discussed by a reliable source. However, linking to material that violates copyright is prohibited by the external links guideline.[5]
Tghat, [87] reliable only for its own perspectives per a January 2022 RSN discussion,[47] previously no consensus in an August 2021 RSN discussion as to whether they provide sufficient editorial oversight for their publications.
Ghanahighschools [88], no consensus in a May 2025 RSN discussion.[48]
Graphic Ghana[89], a 2019 discussion on reliability was closed as no consensus due to insufficient participation. Most participants seemed to think it was reliable for most news coverage, although some concerns remain due to its unclear relationship to the Ghanaian government.[49]
Who's Who in Ghana, reliable for statements of fact but not an indicator of notability due to pay-to-play nature of Who's Who publications per a June 2023 RSN discussion.[50]
Yen.com.gh[90], one editor described it as generally unreliable in a November 2023 RSN discussion.[51]
Allure [91], pull out fashion magazine inside Sunday Vanguard[52]
The Guardian (Nigeria)[92], major Nigerian newspaper, generally reliable per a November 2020 RSN discussion.[53] A December 2022 RSN discussion noted that unbylined articles or those attributed to "Editor" are likely promotional and should not be considered reliable.[54]
African Independent[134], deemed to likely be reliable in a May 2020 RfC.[64]
Cape Times[135], implicitly treated as reliable in a May 2020 RfC about African Independent.[64]
Mail & Guardian[136], unanimous consensus that it is a reliable newsorg in an abbreviated September 2021 RfC.[65]
TimesLIVE[137], reliable NEWSORG per an October 2023 RSN discussion.[66]
No consensus
IOL [138], no consensus in a May 2025 RSN discussion.[67]
The South African[139], an October 2024 RfC drew primarily "considerations apply" responses.[68] Previously, no consensus in a June 2024 RSN discussion that identified examples of AI use, possible circular referencing and possible promotional content without proper disclosure.[69] Previously considered reliable NEWSORG per an October 2023 RSN discussion.[66]
New Vision (newspaper)[140], large national newspaper, cited frequently by scholarly sources. Unclear if it has a conflict of interest with the government of Uganda.[70]
No consensus
Kampala Dispatch [141], no consensus in a November 2024 RSN discussion.[71]
PML Daily [142], raised for discussion in June 2019, no editors made any claims to its reliability or lack thereof.[70]
Panarmenian.net [146], no consensus in a July 2024 RSN discussion.[75] Previously disparaged as overly biased on topics related to Armenia in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[76]
APA [147], consensus in a February 2022 RFC that it should not be used for controversial claims relating to Nagorno-Karabakh, no discussion of reliability in other contexts.[77]
GunazTV, [148] no consensus in a 2022 RSN discussion.[78]
Hong Kong Free Press[158], the majority of participants in a 2019 discussion consider it as reliable as any other news source in Hong Kong.[84]
South China Morning Post[159], English, editorial bias toward the Chinese government since its buyout by Alibaba in 2016. Rough consensus for reliability in an August 2020 RfC.[85]
No consensus
Apple Daily[160], a June 2020 RfC did not reach any sort of consensus on this source's reliability.[86]
Bamboo Works [161], promotional site per one editor in a March 2024 RSN discussion.[87]
The China Project [167], no consensus in a May 2025 RSN discussion focusing on mythology.[91]
Guancha.cn [168], a 2020 RfC was split between editors saying that it varied from case to case and editors saying that it was generally unreliable.[92]
HK01 [169], rough consensus that WP:NEWSORG applies, no consensus whether it is specifically reliable for coverage of video games per a November 2024 RSN discussion.[93]
People's Daily[170], marginal at best per a November 2024 RSN discussion.[94] Previous consensus that it may be usable in certain contexts with attribution.[89][95]
Qiushi[171], no consensus in a 2019 discussion. Some editors argued that the source is reliable despite its bias and widely used in academic research, others insisted that its bias is too significant for the publication to be reliable.[95]
Sixth Tone[172], English, not reliable for politics but usable for general non-political topics, such as Chinese society or culture.[5]
What's on Weibo[173], likely reliable for claims related to Chinese social media and pop culture, but not generally reliable, per a 2020 RfC.[96]
Xinhua News Agency[174], may be usable in certain contexts with attribution. Prefer over other Chinese state media sources, comparable to TASS.[89][97]
Unreliable
Baidu Baike, crowd-sourced with minimal fact checking.[5]
Bitter Winter[175], English, based in Italy. Generally unreliable but might sometimes be relevant with attribution per a June 2022 RfC. Editors raised concerns that it is published by the advocacy group CESNUR, whose publications are considered an unreliable source.[98]
China Global Television Network[176], while it may be usable in certain uncontroversial contexts with attribution,[89] a majority of editors in a May 2020 RSN discussion felt that it is generally not reliable and serves primarily as a propaganda outlet.[99]
Dimsum Daily [177], unreliable per a June 2025 RSN discussion.[100]
Douban [178], user generated source per an October 2020 RSN discussion.[101]
Epoch Times[179], English, published in US, bias toward Falun Gong, may not give appropriate weight to controversial issues.[5]
faluninfo.net [180], usable for ABOUTSELF claims about Falun Gong but otherwise unreliable per a July 2020 RSN discussion.[102]
Global Times[181], less reliable than other Chinese state media and includes hyperbolic editorials and unreliable editorials reporting on news outside of China.[5]
Editors have argued that the state of Indian English-language journalism as a whole is quite poor. There have been significant paid news scandals in major newspapers, and the industry as a whole has been criticized as lacking in journalistic ethics.[106] Sources listed here in the reliable section also run questionable content from time to time; caution is advised when evaluating Indian news sources.
Reliable
Altnews.in[186], has reputation for fake news-busting backed by RS such as the BBC. May be biased or cherrypick in which articles it chooses to run, but nevertheless reliable for the information that it reports.[107]
Boom! [187], small consensus for reliability in a September 2020 RSN discussion, citing an IFCN certification.[108]
Business Line[188], English, described favorably in a broad discussion of Indian sources.[107]
Cinestaan, [191], usable for uncontroversial claims and media coverage, no consensus on its usage for contentious BLP claims per a November 2022 RSN discussion.[110]
Deepika, [192], Malayalam, oldest Malayalam newspaper now in circulation. Generally considered reliable.
The Hindu[196], English, liberal secular, described by editors as one of the only truly reliable English language sources in India. An August 2020 RfC was closed with a consensus that it is generally reliable.[112][113]
Hindustan Times[197], English, not much discussion but generally considered reliable by editors,[114]
LiveMint [201], reliable per an August 2020 RSN discussion, although it also republishes a lot of content including clearly-marked press releases.[117]
Madhyamam[202], Malayalam, generally considered reliable, but has some Muslim pro slant.
Newslaundry[207], a May 2020 RSN discussion was closed with a consensus for general reliability, although in some cases it may need attribution.[119]
ThePrint[208], rough consensus that it is reliable, while noting a left wing editorial slant.[107]
Rajasthan Patrika[209], described by one editor in an October 2020 RSN discussion as one of the more reliable Hindi papers.[120]
Sahapedia [210], consensus in a November 2022 RSN discussion that the clearly-marked, non-crowdsourced articles are reliable and more akin to an academic journal than a wiki.[121]
The Wire (India)[214], generally reliable per a March 2023 RfC.[124] Previously asserted by editors to meet NEWSORG, while others were concerned that it should not be used for notability.[107]
No consensus
123Telugu [215], no consensus in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[125]
ABP News[216], some editors consider it to be NEWSORG RS, others consider them to be biased to the point of unreliability.[107]
Anandabazar Patrika [217], no consensus in a small November 2024 RSN discussion.[126]
FirstPost [224], no consensus in a January 2024 RSN discussion.[133]
FullHyderabad [225], no consensus in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[125]
Heritage Times, [226] no consensus in an April 2023 RSN discussion.[134]
Idlebrain [227], no consensus in a small July 2024 RSN discussion.[135] Previously no consensus in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[125]
Indiaglitz [228] described by one editor in a September 2021 RSN discussion as usable for coverage of films.[136]
Jant Ka Reporter[229], two participants in a December 2020 RSN discussion describe it as a borderline source, with one leaning towards reliable and the other leaning towards unreliable.[137]
Myneta.info [230] described as reliable with some caveats by one editor in a small October 2024 RSN discussion.[138]
NDTV[232], no consensus in an August 2021 RSN discussion that noted that it is a major Indian news publication.[140] Reaffirmed by an editor in an April 2025 RSN discussion.[141]
New Indian Express[233], briefly described by one editor as unreliable in a broad discussion of Indian sources.[107]
The Quint[239], some editors assert that it is unreliable, others that it is usable for verifiability but not notability, and yet others with a more favorable impression of the source.[107]
Radiance Weekly[240], published by Jamaat-e-Islami, likely not independent for most subjects where it would be relevant to cite it.[118]
Scroll.in[241], fails to distinguish news reporting and opinion, a poor source for controversial topics.[107]
Sify.com, [242] described by one editor in a September 2021 RSN discussion as usable for coverage of scifi/fantasy films.[136]
Times of Assam, [244] a February 2022 RSN discussion noted a few reasons to be wary of the source but did not come to a firm consensus.[148]
Times of India[245], English, major Indian news publication with a pro-government slant, frequently includes rather promotional articles and interviews for individuals in the film industry.[149] Most participants in a 2020 RfC considered its reliability to be unclear.[150][5]
Zee News[246], some editors consider it to be NEWSORG RS, others consider them to be biased to the point of unreliability.[107]
Unreliable
Thecommunemag [247], small consensus for unreliability in a December 2024 RSN discussion.[151]
Connexionblog [248], consensus that it is an unreliable group blog in a small December 2023 RSN discussion.[152]
Live History India [256], small consensus for unreliability in a September 2020 RSN discussion.[159]
The Logical Indian[257], news aggregator, consider citing the original piece if originally published in a reliable outlet.[160]
Masala! [258], small consensus for unreliability in a September 2020 RSN discussion.[161]
Moneylife[259], an August 2021 RSN discussion, two editors raised concerns about the degree of editorial oversight, noting both factual and copyediting errors.[162]
onefivenine.com considered a hobbyist site with numerous issues per January 2016 discussion.[163]
OpIndia described by an editor as a right-wing propaganda mill.[107] They also doxx people, including Wikipedia editors.[164] It is currently blacklisted.[5]
Sarup & Sons publishing house, a September 2020 RSN discussion had a consensus that the source has published copyright-violating material and thus cannot be trusted to generally practice appropriate editorial oversight.[165]
Swarajya (magazine), vast majority of editors in a 2020 discussion voted to deprecate it.[164] It is currently blacklisted.[5]
TimesNext, [262], described as overwhelmingly trading in sponsored content in a November 2022 RSN discussion.[166]
Times Now[263], rough consensus for unreliability in a February 2025 RSN discussion.[167] Previously compared by one editor to Fox News, denounced as unreliable by others.[107]
WION [264], unreliable per a May 2024 RfC.[168] Previously no consensus in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[169]
Fars News Agency[268], state-backed, weak consensus that it can be used for statements of fact but unreliable for political affairs, according to a July 2014 discussion.[175]
Iran International[269], no consensus in an August 2024 RSN discussion.[176] Previously no consensus in a 2020 RSN discussion that identified it as a Saudi-aligned publication. [177]
Iranwire [270], reliable according to one editor in a small June 2024 RSN discussion.[178]
Islamic Republic News Agency[271], small consensus in a March 2021 RSN discussion that it is usable for non-controversial claims and claims of the official views of the Iranian government as a major state-run news outlet in a country with low press freedom.[179]
Tehran Times, [272] an April 2021 RSN discussion raised concerns about citogenesis related to this source.[180]
Unreliable
Press TV[273], owned by the government of Iran. Usable as a primary source for opinions and official lines from the Iranian government.[5]
HispanTV[274], deprecated, Spanish language, republishes conspiracy theories and Iranian propaganda.[5]
+972 Magazine[277], generally reliable per a July 2024 RfC.[183] Previously no consensus in a March 2024 RSN discussion.[184]
B'Tselem[278], weak consensus for general reliability for their reporting, with several editors suggesting that they should be cited with attribution.[185]
The Times of Israel[280], consensus that it is generally reliable, while possibly biased.[5][186] Previously no consensus in an April 2024 RSN discussion that described it as a reliable WP:NEWSORG with a patriotic bias,[187] previously no consensus in a large 2015 RSN discussion.[188]
Ynet[281], rough consensus that it is a reliable WP:NEWSORG per an April 2024 RSN discussion.[187]
No consensus
Debka [282], no consensus in a small April 2021 RSN discussion.[189]
i24NEWS [283], no consensus in an August 2024 RSN discussion.[190]
The Jerusalem Post[284], November 2024 RfC pending closure.[191]no consensus in an April 2024 RSN discussion.[187] a September 2023 discussion implicitly considered it generally reliable for news reporting, but focused on determining a consensus that the publications' "Special Content" section is paid advertising and generally unreliable.[192]
Mondoweiss[285], English, largely reports on issues related to Israel/Palestine. Opinionated source backed by an advocacy group, statements should be attributed.[5]
NRG360[286], closed in 2018, no consensus on its reliability for I/P topics in a May 2020 RSN discussion.[193]
Palestine Chronicle[287], no consensus in an October 2024 RSN discussion.[194]
Wafa[288], no consensus in an October 2020 RSN discussion, although there was a bit more agreement that it's likely reliable for the perspectives and statements .of the Palestinian Authority.[195]
Israelunwired.com [290], unreputable and possibly self-published per a 2020 RSN discussion.[196]
Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) [291], per a July 2020 RfC, While some non-sock editors said it was reliable source, a large number of editors said that MEMRI had a reputation of providing misleading coverage, and that the source needed to be used with caution if at all. The discussion had originally been closed as no consensus in 2020, but was re-closed in 2023 following the discovery of significant participation by sockpuppets.[197]
NGO Monitor[292], There is a consensus that NGO Monitor is not reliable for facts. Editors agree that, despite attempts to portray itself otherwise, it is an advocacy organization whose primary goal is to attack organizations that disagree with it regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Some editors also express concern about past attempts by NGO Monitor staff to manipulate coverage of itself on Wikipedia.[5]
Japan Times[294], English and Japanese, NEWSORG per a July 2024 RSN discussion.[199] In a prior discussion, while editors raised some concerns over the English language edition's fact checking, ultimately editors agreed that it is comparable to other reliable newspapers.[200]
NHK World-Japan, [295] reliable as a major news organization per a March 2021 RSN discussion.[201] Discussion reaffirmed in a November 2022 RSN discussion.[202]
Nikkei[296], reliable but shy of controversial stories per an August 2020 RSN discussion.[203]
No consensus
Chara Biz [297], editors in a November 2022 RSN discussion agreed that it is a major industry publication, and produces both reliable analysis and republished press releases.[204]
Japan Forward[298], not an RS for history/politics per a September 2024 RSN discussion. Editors opined that it may be usable for non-controversial topics.[205]
Al-Manar[303], a January 2025 RfC was closed with various findings of consensus identifying Al-Manar as being unreliable for controversial reporting, usable for ABOUTSELF for Hezbollah, and no consensus on its reliability for non-controversial coverage.[207]
Tahawolat, [304], no consensus in a March 2024 RSN discussion.[208]
newsarawaktribune.com.my [308], no consensus in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[211]
The Sun, [309], no consensus in a small January 2023 discussion. Previously consensus leaned towards generally unreliable in a June 2021 RSN discussion.[212]
Монголын Туухын Тайлбар Толь Dictionary of Mongolian History [310], small consensus for reliability for noncontroversial historical details in a November 2023 RSN discussion.[213]
No consensus
Mongoltoli.mn [311], described by one editor as a reliable, Mongolian government-endorsed source for Mongolian history in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[214]
Burma News International[312], raised for discussion by one editor at RSN in May 2025 with no further replies. N.b., is a network of several Myanmar publications.[215]
The Express Tribune[320], no consensus in a February 2025 RSN discussion.[225] Previously, a December 2023 RSN discussion noted that it is a major WP:NEWSORG, but also apparently runs sponsored content without proper disclosure.[226]
FactFocus [321], no consensus in an April 2024 RSN discussion.[227]
Geo TV, [322] no firm consensus but leaning towards reliable in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[228]
Global Village Space [323], no consensus in an April 2024 RSN discussion.[229]
Hipinpakistan [324], no consensus in a November 2022 RSN discussion.[230]
MM News, [325] cautiously positively appraised by one editor in a July 2022 RSN discussion.[231]
Propakistani.pk [326], a small June 2024 RSN discussion discussion leaned towards unreliability,[232] no consensus in a March 2024 RSN discussion.[233]
Samaa.tv [327], no consensus in a February 2025 RSN discussion.[234]
Unreliable
BOL News[328], rough consensus for unreliability in a May 2024 RSN discussion.[235]
Dispatch News Desk (DND) [329], a few editors expressed doubts that DND is reliable in an August 2020 RSN discussion.[236]
Pakistan Frontier [330], unreliable per a June 2024 RSN discussion. [237]
Pakmag.net [331], one-man blog per a small July 2024 RSN discussion.[238]
Review It [332], unreliable per a small June 2025 RSN discussion.[239]
Gen-Z Magazine [336], no consensus in a June 2025 RSN discussion <refname="phil_pop_0625 />
Parcinq [337], no consensus in a June 2025 RSN discussion.[243]
Pilipino Mirror, [338] disparaged in an October 2022 RSN discussion that did not reach firm consensus.[240]
Unreliable
Hataw!, [339] disparaged in an October 2022 RSN discussion that did not reach firm consensus. Editors noted libel cases and dubious advertising practices.[240]
LionhearTV [340], unreliable per a February 2025 RfC.[244] Previously no consensus in an October 2024 RSN discussion.[245]
PinoyParazzi, [341] described as unreliable in an October 2022 RSN discussion.[246]
Asharq News[342], small consensus that it is a generally reliable WP:NEWSORG, with a caveat about its connections to the Saudi government in an April 2023 RSN discussion.[247]
No consensus
Al Arabiya[343], no consensus in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[248] Previously no consensus in an October 2023 RSN discussion.[249]
Arab News[344], an April 2020 RfC was closed as "maybe reliable" with concerns raised about its connections to the Saudi government.[250]
The Chosun Ilbo[349], major newsorg but has had reliability controversies. No consensus in a small December 2023 discussion about its North Korea coverage.[254]
Al-Masdar News[357], reliable for statements of fact despite its pro-Syrian government bias. Editors have raised concerns about whether claims supported by this source should be cited without attribution, see the cited discussion for more information.[262]
No consensus
ARA News [358][359], defunct, accused of unreliability and having a bias, insufficient discussion for consensus.[263]
ANF News [360][361], accused of unreliability having a bias, insufficient discussion for consensus.[263]
Hawar News [362], no consensus in a January 2025 RSN discussion.[264] Previously accused of unreliability and having a bias, insufficient discussion for consensus.[263]
Kurdistan24 [363], no consensus in a July 2021 RSN discussion.[265] Previously no consensus in a discussion where it was accused of unreliability and having a bias, insufficient discussion for consensus.[263]
Kurdistan Human Rights Network [364], insufficient discussion for consensus[182]
KurdWatch [365], no consensus in a January 2021 RSN discussion, editors suggested that it has an anti-YPG bias.[266]
New Compass [366], accused of unreliability having a bias, insufficient discussion for consensus.[263]
Syrian Observatory of Human Rights (SOHR) [367], no consensus in a March 2025 RSN discussion.[267]
Taiwan News[370], a February 2021 RfC was split between generally reliable and marginally reliable.[269] Previously, there was a small consensus for reliability in a December 2020 RSN discussion.[270][271]
Unreliable
Peopo.org [371], may be defunct, a May 2020 RfC considered this to be a self-published citizen journalism source.[272]
A Haber, [373] no consensus in a June 2021 RSN discussion which raised concerns about disinformation.[274]
Ahval[374], editors in a December 2020 RSN discussion described it as an opposition outlet with ties to the UAE, but did not make any firm statements about its reliability.[275]
Aydınlık [375], disparaged as tabloidy in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[276]
Demokrat Haber [376], no consensus in an August 2023 RSN discussion.[277]
Hürseda Haber [377], no consensus in a February 2023 RSN discussion where one editor claimed the publication is propaganda outlet for Free Cause Party.[278]
Kurdistan Human Rights Network [378], may be usable with attribution[182]
İnternethaber [379], disparaged as tabloidy in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[276]
TRT World[380], an RfC closed in June 2019 reached a consensus that it is not reliable for anything with which the Turkish government could be construed to have a conflict of interest, but that it is likely reliable for unrelated reporting and statements about the official positions of the Turkish government.[279]
Yeniçağ [381], disparaged as tabloidy in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[276]
Gulf News[386], no consensus in a May 2021 RSN discussion. Editors suggested that it is probably usable for uncontroversial claims but may lack impartiality for sensitive topics.[283]
The National News[387], no consensus in a September 2023 RSN discussion.[284] Previously no consensus in a May 2021 RSN discussion. Editors suggested that it is probably usable for uncontroversial claims but may lack impartiality for sensitive topics.[283]
Unreliable
The Arabian Post[388], AI-driven content farm per a small May 2024 RSN discussion.[285]
Works by Edwin E Jacques, particularly The Albanians: An Ethnic History from Prehistoric Times to the Present. Despite its popularity in the Albanian diaspora, it has been heavily criticized by historians and is not reliable for historical statements.[288]
Novinite [391], editors in an August 2024 RSN discussion identified errors in its coverage of architecture but did not coalescee around a more general evaluation of reliability. [289]
HKV.hr [392], a June 2020 RSN discussion established that HKV.hr republishes content from unreliable sources such as RT, but an editor argued that its coverage for "cultural" topics is nevertheless usable.[290]
Unreliable
Narod.hr [393], rough consensus for unreliability in a small November 2024 RSN discussion.[291]
Mladá fronta DNES (iDNES.cz) [396], generally reliable as a major newspaper, note that it is owned by current PM Andrej Babiš' company Agrofert, and may not be reliable for controversial political topics. Note that it shares a name with a socialist-era newspaper, but has no connection to it.[292]
Agence France-Presse (AFP) [405], several languages, reliable international news agency per a May 2020 RSN discussion. Note that it does also publish clearly-marked sponsored content.[3]
Schleswig-Holsteinischer Zeitungsverlag[415], generally reliable WP:NEWSORG per a March 2023 RSN discussion.[299]
Der Spiegel[416], generally reliable. Articles written by Claas Relotius are generally unreliable as this particular journalist has been found to fabricate articles.[5]
No consensus
Focus[417], no consensus in a small March 2023 RSN discussion.[300]
Kathimerini[422][423], no consensus in a November 2020 RSN discussion. Editors noted that it has a conservative political bias.[304]
Proto Thema[424], disparaged by one editor in a November 2021 RSN discussion that did not draw broader participation.[305]
Unreliable
Greek City Times[425], unreliable due to a lack of a reputation for fact-checking and connections to neo-nazi groups per a July 2021 RSN discussion.[306] Previously discussed in November 2020 with a similar outcome.[307]
Meduza[437], generally reliable per an April 2025 RSN discussion.[319] Previously, described as generally reliable in a January 2023 RSN discussion,[320] briefly described as reliable in a June 2020 RSN discussion but did not receive sufficient discussion for consensus.[321]
Gazeta.pl, [441], consensus for reliability in an October 2021 RfC.[324]
Gazeta Wyborcza[442], consensus for general reliability in a February 2021 RSN discussion.[5]
OKO.press[443], reliable per a March 2024 RfC.[325] Previously no consensus in an October 2021 RfC,[324] no consensus in a February 2021 RSN discussion.[326]
Trojmiasto.pl, [445], small consensus in a November 2022 RSN discussion that it is reliable for local news.[327]
No consensus
NaTemat [446], consensus that it is a tabloid and should not be used for controversial topics.[324]
Polskie Radio, [447] state run media, no consensus in an October 2021 RfC.[324] Previously no consensus in a February 2021 RSN discussion.[328]
Telewizja Polska, [448] no consensus in an October 2021 RfC.[324] Previously no consensus in a February 2021 RSN discussion.[329]
Unreliable
Do Rzeczy[449], rough consensus for unreliability in an October 2021 RfC,[324] previously no consensus in a February 2021 RSN discussion, with a majority of editors arguing that it was unreliable.[330]
Gazeta Polska[450], unreliable per an October 2021 RfC,[324] previously no consensus in a February 2021 RSN discussion with a majority of editors arguing that it was unreliable.[331]
niezalezna.pl [453], unreliable per an October 2021 RfC,[324] previously no consensus in a February 2021 RSN discussion, with a majority of editors arguing that it was unreliable.[334]
TV Republika [462], unreliable per an October 2021 RfC,[324] previously no consensus in a February 2021 RSN discussion with a majority of editors arguing that it was unreliable.[331]
Meduza[465], described as generally reliable in a January 2023 RSN discussion.[320] Previously briefly described as reliable in a June 2020 RSN discussion but did not receive sufficient discussion for consensus.[321]
Novaya Gazeta[466], small consensus for reliability in a February 2023 RSN discussion.[336] Previously briefly described as reliable in a June 2020 RSN discussion but did not receive sufficient discussion.[321]
No consensus
Donbass Today [donbasstoday.ru], no consensus in a September 2023 RSN discussion.[337]
Great Russian Encyclopedia[467], no consensus on general usage in a December 2023 RSN discussion, although there was general agreement that it is not reliable for claims relating to Ukraine or other topics of political interest to the Russian government.[338]
RBK Group (rbc.ru, rbc.ua, RBC Group, RosBiznessConsulting) [468][469], no consensus in a June 2020 RSN discussion.[321]
Reframing Russia [470], British university research project, no consensus in a December 2020 RSN discussion.[339]
RIA Novosti[471], official news agency of the Russian government. It is generally considered a usable source for official government statements and positions. There is no consensus on whether it is reliable for other topics, though opinions generally lean towards unreliability.[5]
proza.ru [476], self-publishing platform per a March 2023 RSN discussion.[343]
The Siberian Times[477], editors in a 2020 RSN discussion came to a consensus that it is not a reliable source.[344]
South Front, described as a Russian government-backed disinformation site.[345][5]
Vzglyad[478], Russian state propaganda outlet per a May 2021 RSN discussion.[346]
TASS (ТАСС, ITAR-TASS, Telegraph Agency of the Soviet Union) [479], In a 2022 RfC, editors achieved a strong consensus that TASS is a biased source with respect to topics in which the Russian government may have an interest and that the source is generally unreliable for providing contentious facts in that context. Editors attained a rough consensus that TASS should not be deprecated at this time and a rough consensus that TASS is generally unreliable more broadly for facts, with the caveat that it is considered reliable for quotes of statements made by the Kremlin, the Russian State, and pro-Kremlin politicians. A previous 2019 RfC had concluded that reliability is unclear or additional considerations apply.[5]
Neue Zürcher Zeitung[491], minimal discussion in a 2019 RSN discussion was unanimous that NZZ is generally reliable.[349]
24 heures[492], unanimously found reliable in minimal RSN discussion in 2016.[350]
20 Minuten and 20 minutes[493], likely reliable per minimal discussion at RSN in 2016. Can contain sponsored content, which is clearly marked as such. 20 minutes is the French edition of the 20 Minuten; other language editions, especially Italian, should likely also be considered reliable. It may be acceptable to infer from this discussion that Tamedia papers are generally reliable.[351]
RBK Group (rbc.ru, rbc.ua, RBC Group, RosBiznessConsulting) [497][498], no consensus in a June 2020 RSN discussion.[321]
UNIAN.ua [499], described as relatively reliable for reporting on topics other than Ukraine–Russia relations in a January 2021 RSN discussion.[355]
Kyiv Post[500], described in a March 2022 RSN discussion as being reliable prior to firing its staff in November 2021, with the implication that quality may have dropped sharply since then.[356]
Byline Times[507], weak consensus for reliability in a January 2022 RSN discussion. Previously, no consensus in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[358], no consensus in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[359]
The Daily Telegraph[508], generally reliable, except no consensus for its coverage of transgender topics.[5]
Lancashire Telegraph[514], generaally reliable WP:NEWSORG per a June 2024 RSN discussion.[362]
LBC News, [515] rough consensus for reliability as a professional news organization in a November 2022 RSN discussion.[363]
Liverpool Daily Post, local WP:NEWSORG per a small June 2024 RSN discussion.[364]
Nation.Cymru[516], weak consensus for reliability as a professional news organization in a discussion that quickly pivoted to due weight concerns.[365]
Asian Express[528], assessed as unreliable by one editor in a September 2020 RSN discussion.[373]
Castlewales.com [529], covers medieval castles of Wales, editors in a 2020 discussion noted that it is written by recognized experts, insufficient discussion to declare a clear consensus.[374]
Desmog Blogs desmog.uk, desmog.co.uk, desmogblog.com [531][532][533], Editors in a 2020 discussion generally agreed that the source has a significant bias but did not agree on whether it is generally reliable. Editors noted that it likely has more editorial control than a typical blog, but could be unreliable due to other reasons.[375]
Encyclopedia Britannica[534], a tertiary source with a strong reputation for fact-checking and accuracy. Most editors prefer reliable secondary sources over the Encyclopædia Britannica when available. From 2009 to 2010, the Encyclopædia Britannica Online accepted a small number of content submissions from the general public. Although these submissions undergo the encyclopedia's editorial process, some editors believe that content from non-staff contributors is less reliable than the encyclopedia's staff-authored content.[5]
Evening Standard[535], despite being a free newspaper, considered more reliable than British tabloids.[5]
The Eye (Wales)[536], a June 2020 RSN discussion was mostly dismissive of the source's coverage but did not come to a clear condemnation.[376]
Gauchoworld [537], no consensus in an August 2023 RSN discussion.[377]
Hansard[538], primary source of transcripts from Parliament, use with attribution.[5]
Hope not Hate[539], advocacy group for anti-racism and anti-fascism, reliability must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.[5]
The Jewish Chronicle[541], generally reliable to 2015, unreliable for PIA reporting post-2020, "with caution" for PIA reporting between those dates, no consensus regarding general coverage per an October 2024 RfC. Previously generally reliable for news reporting, particularly pre-2010 per an April 2021 RfC, no consensus regarding its coverage of the British Left, Islam, Palestine/Palestinians, and related topics.[5]
openDemocracy[545], no consensus in a June 2021 RSN discussion.[381] In a prior discussion, editors raised concerns that there is insufficient fact checking, but suggested that it's likely usable for attributed opinions. Insufficient participation in the discussion for a consensus.[382]
Scottish-places.info [547], no consensus in an April 2021 RSN discussion.[384]
The Skeptic (UK magazine)[548], no clear consensus on general reliability in an October 2020 RSN discussion, leaning towards reliability, particularly for claims about perspectives of the mainstream scientific community.[385]
The Spectator[549], a June 2020 RSN discussion came to a rough consensus that it is usable for attributable opinion.[386]
Spiked (magazine)[550], no consensus in a March 2024 RSN discussion.[387] Previously no consensus in an April 2020 RSN discussion.[388]
The Tab[551], a January 2021 RSN discussion roughly agreed that it is not a good source, but some editors argued that it may occasionally be usable.[389]
UnHerd[552], no consensus, leaning towards unreliability, in an August 2023 RSN discussion.[390]
The Canary (website)[554], an April 2021 RfC was closed with a consensus of generally unreliable for factual reporting.[392] Prior discussions had resulted in no consensus.[393] A May 2020 discussion continued to fail to reach a consensus with editors divided on reliability.[394]
ConservativeHome[555], a May 2020 RSN discussion had a consensus that it should be considered a group blog, usable only for attributed opinions in certain contexts.[395]
Daily Mail[557][558][559][560], the unofficial yardstick for bad British sources. Per a November 2020 RfC[396], this assessment also applies to the Mail on Sunday[5]
Lesbian and Gay News, [566], rough consensus in a March 2021 RSN discussion for unreliability, with a minority in dissent. Possibly usable for attributed opinions of authors published therein.[399]
GB News, [567], rough consensus for unreliability in an August 2024 RSN discussion.[400] Previously rough consensus for unreliability in an August 2022 RSN discussion.[401]
Heat Street[569], merged with MarketWatch and shut down in 2017, usable with attribution, but does not sufficiently distinguish news reporting and opinion pieces.[5]
Jacobite Magazine[571], opinion publication described as fringe in a November 2020 RSN discussion. Occasionally publishes well-known authors who may be citable.[403]
LondonSpeak.co.uk [572], unreliable per a small May 2025 RSN discussion.[404]
itbusiness.ca [593], described as usable by one editor in an April 2024 RSN discussion.[417] Note that the itbusiness.ca domain was put for sale in 2024, meaning that all links to that website will no longer function.[418]
The Dorchester Review, [595], not reliable for subject matter related to the indigenous peoples of Canada per a February 2022 RSN discussion, no significant discussion of general reliability.[420]
Toronto Guardian[600], an August 2020 RSN discussion had a consensus that there's no evidence that this publication engages in proper editorial practices.[424]
Anti Defamation League[607], generally reliable, although their labeling of groups and individuals should generally be attributed and some editors have cautioned against its use for I/P subjects.[5]
Atlanta Black Star[609], described by one editor in a May 2020 RSN discussion as reliable but needing attribution due to bordering on advocacy at times.[428]
Attractions Magazine, [612], reliable for coverage of theme parks per a small January 2022 RSN discussion.[430]
Axios[613], There is consensus that Axios is generally reliable. Some editors consider Axios to be a biased or opinionated source. Statements of opinion should be attributed and evaluated for due weight.[5]
Courthouse News Service, [627], rough consensus for reliability in a June 2021 RSN discussion; a minority opinion held that the source's reporting is too close to primary for BLP claims.[439]
The Dedham Times[628], local paper of record with no indication of unreliability per a May 2024 RSN discussion.
Deseret News[629][630], Salt Lake City, Utah newspaper. Reliable for local news. Owned by the LDS church, no consensus on whether it is independent of the LDS church.[5] Also listed at WP:LDS/RS.
The Diplomat[631], reputable current affairs magazine per a June 2020 RSN discussion.[440]
New York (Vulture, The Cut, Grub Street, Daily Intelligencer) [656][657][658][659][660], generally reliable, no consensus for particularly contentious statements.[5]
ProPublica[676], There is a strong consensus that ProPublica is generally reliable for all purposes because of it has an excellent reputation for fact-checking and accuracy.[5]
Roll Call[678], described as generally reliable in a January 2021 RSN discussion that focused on its reporting of income for government officials.[464]
Street Roots[691], rough consensus that it is reliable if biased for its news reporting per an August 2020 RSN discussion.[473]
TaxProf Blog[692], generally reliable for US tax law and related expertise, but not DUE for controversial BLP reporting per an April 2023 RSN discussion.[474]
Teen Vogue[693], a discussion archived in July 2019 had several editors speak favorably for its news coverage since ~2015, with positive comparisons to Buzzfeed News.[475]
Voice of America[699], had a slight majority for being reliable in a 2021 RSN discussion. The other editors were concerned that it was funded by the US government, had past connections with the CIA, and portrayed Iran in a negative light, and recommended attribution for any stories where the US government might have a conflict of interest.[479]
Algemeiner[704], no consensus in a July 2020 RfC. Editors agreed that it is generally reliable for uncontroversial Jewish community news, but were divided on whether it is usable for controversial claims.[480]
The American Conservative[708], usable for attributed opinions, opinionated/biased source. A September 2020 RfC was split between editors that felt that it was unreliable due to promotion of conspiracy theories, and editors who felt that it was situationally reliable.[5]
Ballotpedia[709], election website with editorial team, but Wikipedia editors have expressed concern with their editorial process.[5]
BET[710], a small January 2021 RSN discussion suggested that while it may be usable in some cases as a major news network, its tendency towards sensationalism may make it less appropriate for BLP claims.[483]
The Boston Herald[711], no consensus. Described as an "old school conservative tabloid rag" by one editor, but referred to as having a tabloid appearance but reliable by other editors.[484][485][486]
Brookings Institution[712], think tank, albeit a relatively highly regarded one. Should be considered a primary source for its analysis of subjects.[487]
Catholic Standard[715], likely reliable for basic reporting of facts, no consensus on its reliability or independence from other Catholic institutions per a small April 2023 RSN discussion.[488]
Dirt.com [724], no consensus in a June 2023 RSN discussion.[491]
The Dispatch[725], no consensus in a November 2020 RSN discussion. Editors noted that the writing appears to be thorough, but raised concerns about ownership and editorial independence, as well as opining that the publication is too new to allow for a proper assessment.[492]
Fox News[730][731], political and science coverage generally unreliable, no consensus on other news coverage.'[5]
The Free Press[732], no consensus in an April 2024 RSN discussion.[496] Previously no consensus on whether it should be considered WP:SPS in a February 2023 RSN discussion.[497]
Independent Political Report [740], no consensus in an August 2024 RSN discussion.[502] Previously a small consensus for unreliability in a September 2010 RSN discussion.[503]
Inside Hook [741], no consensus in a March 2024 RSN discussion.[504]
Jewish News Syndicate [744], no consensus in a July 2020 RfC. Some editors vouched for its reliability, while others said that the publication was very new and thus hard to evaluate.[480]
LA Weekly[746], a December 2022 RSN discussion raised concerns about their editorial policies in relation to articles apparently commissioned by a long-term Wikipedia abuser, but did not come to a firm consensus regarding its content overall.[506]
Law & Crime[747], no consensus in a January 2025 RSN discussion.[507] Previously no consensus in a June 2021 RSN discussion that recapped prior discussions.[508]
LawSites (Lawnext.com) [748], self-published source, no consensus on its status as potential US legal WP:SME in a November 2023 RSN discussion.[509]
Legal Insurrection[749], no consensus in a May 2024 RfC, with a majority of respondents hedging between "considerations apply" and "generally unreliable".[510]
Lifehacker[787] run by G/O Media, weak consensus for unreliability in October 2020 RSN discussion, but later discussions highlighted that the site has (some) editorial oversight.[514][515]
Mental Floss[790], their history trivia section was described as a poor quality source in a June 2021 RSN discussion, no discussion of other topics or sections.[516]
Monkey Cage [791], opinion publication. Largely staffed by certified experts per a July 2020 RSN discussion.[518]
More Perfect Union [792], rough consensus for "exercise caution" in a July 2023 RSN discussion.[519]
Mullet Wrapper [793], local paper, no consensus in a small February 2025 RSN discussion.[520]
MyNorthwest.com [794], consensus in a June 2023 RSN discussion hovered between "reliable WP:NEWSORG" and "use with caution", with extra caution recommended for political and KTTH-authored articles.[521]
Newsweek (2013–present) [798], many languages, changes in editorial leadership have led to a decline in the magazine's reliability, evaluate on a case-by-case basis.[5]
Nosh.com [799], no consensus on reliability in a February 2023 RSN discussion.[524]
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette[806], no consensus in a January 2021 RSN discussion. Concerns were raised that stories had been manipulated to push pro-Trump narratives, but it's not clear that this extended to factual reporting.[531]
Pride.com[807], an LGBT-oriented media company, editors in a May 2020 RfC were unable to discern clear editorial policies, and asserted the quality varied from article to article.[532]
Skeptic (US magazine)[814], no clear consensus on general reliability in an October 2020 RSN discussion, leaning towards reliability, particularly for claims about perspectives of the mainstream scientific community.[385]
Skeptical Inquirer[815], no clear consensus on general reliability in an October 2020 RSN discussion, leaning towards reliability, particularly for claims about perspectives of the mainstream scientific community.[385]
Sludge[816], reports on lobbying and money in politics. A 2020 RSN discussion had concerns that there were only two employees, and that other RS's don't reference them.[537]
Star Media publications Michigan Star, Tennessee Star, Ohio Star, Minnesota Sun[818][819][820][821], editors in a 2020 RSN discussion identified reasons to suspect unreliability for these publications, but discussion was a bit too sparse to call consensus.[539]Tennessee Star specifically was described as marginal, and at most usable for the sourcing of uncontroversial facts in a February 2023 RSN discussion.[540]
Talking Points Memo[822], no consensus in a 2013 RSN discussion. Editors described them as "a professional news organization with editorial oversight", but were also concerned about their far left bias.[541]
ThinkProgress[824], defunct. Discussions of ThinkProgress are dated, with the most recent in 2013. Circumstances may have changed. Some consider ThinkProgress a form of WP:NEWSBLOG, and reliable for attributed statements of opinion. Others argue that ThinkProgress is generally reliable under WP:NEWSORG, albeit with due consideration for their political leanings.[5]
Toledo Blade[825], no consensus in a January 2021 RSN discussion. Concerns were raised that stories had been manipulated to push pro-Trump narratives, but it's not clear that this extended to factual reporting.[531]
Townhall[826], as of 2010, a few editors commented that opinion pieces in Townhall are reliable as a source for the opinion of the author of the individual piece, although they may not be reliable for unattributed statements of fact.[5]
The Washington Free Beacon[828], unreliable pre-2019, generally reliable from 2019 onward per a May 2025 RfC.[5] Previously rough consensus in a May 2020 discussion that it is not reliable, with a minority dissenting opinion.[543]
The Washington Times[829], marginally reliable, and should be avoided when more reliable sources are available. Its reporting is considered to be particularly biased for climate change and US race relations.[5]
The Week[830][831][832], editors in a June 2020 RSN discussion raised concerns that it is primarily a publisher of opinion.[544]
Who What Why [833], described as unreliable by one editor in a December 2024 RSN discussion.[545]
Yes! (U.S. magazine)[834], described as generally reliable in a small August 2024 RSN discussion, with participants noting that it may not be RS for highly contentious topics.[546]
Unreliable
Ad Fontes Media[835], in an April 2020 discussion about its use for a specific claim, most editors felt that it was not usable due to being self-published.[547] A June 2020 RSN discussion had no consensus between editors who felt that it was unreliable and editors who felt that it would sometimes be usable with attribution.[548]
AlterNet[836], generally unreliable partisan source that also aggregates articles from other sources.[5]
The American Bazaar [837], small consensus for unreliability in an October 2023 RSN discussion.[549]
The American Mail[838], unreliable per a February 2023 RSN discussion.[550]
Frontpage Mag[863][864], consensus for unreliability in an April 2020 discussion,[561] previously disparaged in a September 2019 discussion[35] Deprecated in July 2020 RfC.[562]
Fuchsia Magazine[865], small consensus for unreliability in a March 2023 RSN discussion.[563]
Gawker[866], rumors and speculation without attribution.[5]
Ground News [867], unreliable per an October 2024 RSN discussion that noted that it primarily follows Ad Fontes and Media Bias Fact Check, two publications considered generally unreliable.[564]
Heat Street, usable with attribution, but does not sufficiently distinguish news reporting and opinion pieces.[5]
HonestReporting [868], rough consensus for unreliability in a June 2025 RSN discussion.[565]
HS Insider [870], probably unreliable according to one editor due to the publication's student-driven nature.[566]
Idavox [871], generally unreliable per a February 2023 RSN discussion.[567]
InfoWars, did you really need to look this one up?[5]
Inquisitr[872], a January 2021 RfC had a rough consensus for being generally unreliable.[568]
InsideSources [insidesources.com], self-published conspiracy site per a small December 2023 RSN discussion.[569]
Intellectual Takeout [873], unreliable opinion blog per a May 2024 RSN discussion.[570]
K-Love [874], rough, small consensus in an October 2024 RSN discussion that it does not operate with editorial oversight.[571]
Law Officer Magazine lawofficer.com [875][876], unreliable and self-published per a December 2020 RSN discussion, possibly not even a real magazine.[572]
Mises Institute[879], rough consensus for unreliability in an October 2020 RSN discussion, with the majority of editors considering it a fringe publisher of opinion, and minorities arguing that it was either contextually reliable or generally reliable.[573]
Money Inc [880], an April 2020 RSN discussion described the source as a self-published group blog.[574]
The National Pulse [882], small consensus for unreliability in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[575] Reaffirmed as unreliable in a January 2021 RSN discussion.[576]
New York Post (New York Evening Post, Page Six) [885][886], generally unreliable per a September 2020 RfC.[5] No consensus on the reliability of its entertainment coverage in particular per an April 2024 RfC.[577]
Ourcampaigns.com [890], unreliable per RfCs in April 2021[579] and February 2021 RfC.[580]
PanAm Post[891], a June 2020 RSN discussion had a rough consensus that this source is generally unreliable, with some early voters arguing that it could be sometimes reliable.[581]
PETA[892], consensus that its publications are generally unreliable in an August 2020 RfC.[582]
Politics USA [893], in a May 2020 RfC, one editor stated flatly that the source is not reliable.[583]
PragerU[894], in a discussion closed January 2020, there was consensus that PragerU is generally unusable.[584]
VDARE[900], deprecated, consensus that it is generally unusable as a source.[5]
Vents Magazine, unreliable per a February 2023 RSN discussion.[550] Reaffirmed in a July 2023 RSN discussion.[588]
We Hunted the Mammoth, [901] described as a self-published blog in an August 2021 RSN discussion. The authors were considered almost-experts by some participants, but the general consensus is that better sources should be preferred.[589]
Western Journal[902], two 2019 discussions elicited only strong condemnations of the source's reliability.[5]
WorldNetDaily[903], deprecated, there is a clear consensus that WorldNetDaily is not a reliable source, and that it should not be used because of its particularly poor reputation for fact-checking and accuracy.[5]
Queensland Places[916], no consensus in a February 2023 RSN discussion.[603]
Sky News Australia, [917] a September 2022 RfC about the reliability of this source's web articles ended inconclusively, with a significant portion of participants voting for either "generally reliable" or "deprecate".[604]
Victorian Places[918], no consensus in a February 2023 RSN discussion.[603]
Independent Australia [920], editors disagreed on the exact degree of spin and misinformation published by this source, but agreed that it should be generally considered unreliable and that most of their good-quality reporting is largely lifted from more reliable sources that can be cited instead.[606]
Quadrant Magazine[924], generally unreliable for factual reporting.[609] Note that it is a literary magazine, and thus may still be reliable for literary reviews.
Instituto Mises Brazil [935], think tank, disparaged by one editor in an August 2020 RSN discussion that did not form a consensus. No relation to the US-based Mises Institute.[619]
El Siglo (Chile)[936], organ of the Communist Party of Chile, no firm consensus in a March 2025 RSN discussion, but rough consensus that is usable for minor details and/or with attribution.[620]
Venezuelanalysis[942], not reliable. Though it can be useful for some news related to Venezuela, Venezuelanalysis states that "it is clearly pro-Bolivarian Revolution" and supports the Venezuelan government..[5]
Generally speaking, significant independent coverage in any reliable news source contributes to the notability of any topic (however, they may be less than authoritative for supporting claims for specialized topics like science or religion).
In addition, here are some source breakdowns of sources that are specific to certain topics.
BurkesPeerage.com [951], consensus for reliability for genealogical information in a June 2020 RSN discussion, but most of its other content is not independent of the subjects.[5][628]
E![957], generally usable for celebrity news but may not represent due weight.[5]
Entrepreneur (magazine)[958], There is no consensus for the reliability of Entrepreneur Magazine, although there is a consensus that "contributor" pieces in the publication should be treated as self-published, similar to Forbes contributors. Editors did not provide much evidence of fabrication in their articles, but were concerned that its coverage tends toward churnalism and may include improperly disclosed paid pieces.[5]
Hohenem's Genealogy [960], no consensus in a March 2025 RSN discussion.[631]
Jezebel (website)[961], news and cultural commentary geared towards women, many editors agree that it inappropriately blurs opinion and factual reporting.[5]
Neurotree[962], editors in a September 2024 RSN discussion were divided on the publication's reliability.[632]
Pando.com [963], no consensus in a January 2021 RSN discussion.[633]
Showbiz411 [964], no consensus in a September 2024 RSN discussion.[634]
TMZ[965], no consensus about the reliability of TMZ. Although TMZ is cited by reliable sources, most editors consider TMZ a low-quality source and prefer more reliable sources when available. Because TMZ frequently publishes articles on rumors and speculation without named authors, it is recommended to properly attribute statements from TMZ. When TMZ is the only source for a piece of information, consider whether the information constitutes due or undue weight, especially when the subject is a living person.[5]
Us Weekly[966], no consensus. Consensus that it is less reliable than People.[5]
Unreliable
Almanach de Saxe Gotha http://almanachdegotha.org, editors advocated for deprecation in a June 2020 RSN discussion. Not to be confused with gotha1763.com or the print version of the Almanac de Gotha.[628]
Chivalricorders.com [972], may be defunct, editors advocated for deprecation in a June 2020 RSN discussion.[628]
Countere.com [973], small consensus for unreliability in a September 2020 RSN discussion.[637]
Cracroft's Peerage [974], unreliable per a June 2020 RSN discussion.[628]
EarnTheNecklace [975], unfavorably compared to CelebrityNetWorth.[638]
Enciclopedia d'arte italiana, [976] small consensus in a December 2021 RSN discussion that the biographical entries are submitted by the subjects with little to no editorial review.[639]
englishmonarchs.co.uk [977], editors advocated for deprecation in a June 2020 RSN discussion.[628]
The Hustler's Digest[986], assessed to include both self-published and pay-to-play material with insufficient editorial oversight in a September 2020 RSN discussion.[642]
Internet Speculative Fiction Database[987], not reliable for biographical data or most notability concerns as biographical content is taken from bibliographic copy provided by the subjects. However, strictly bibliographic information is likely reliable.[643]
jacobite.ca [988], editors advocated for deprecation in a June 2020 RSN discussion.[628]
Looktothestars.org [989], described as a PR site in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[644]
MarriedCeleb.com [991], consensus that there is no evidence that it is reliable.[645]
Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide, [992], small consensus that it is a gossip tabloid in a March 2021 RSN discussion.[646]
Medium (website)[993], self-publishing site, do not use for BLPs. (See also the entry for Cuepoint, a Medium-owned publication with editorial oversight)[5]
NetWorthPost [994], unreliable per a June 2023 RSN discussion.[647]
NNDB (Notable Names Database) [995], poor reputation for fact checking, sometimes sources from Wikipedia.[5]
odssf.com [997], consists of unsourced articles and has a blank "about us" page. Unreliable per January 2018 RSN discussion.[649]
PopSugar[998], disparaged as a gossip site in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[650] Described as potentially usable for non-BLP content in a December 2020 RSN discussion.[651]
Royal Central, [999], deprecated per a September 2022 RfC.[5]
ArtNet, [1,002], consensus that its art news coverage is generally reliable in a July 2021 RSN discussion.[652] Also described by one editor as a good source in a March 2024 RSN discussion.[653]
Automaton media [1,003], small consensus for reliability in a January 2023 RSN discussion.[654]
Den Fami Nico Gamer[1,015], small consensus for reliability in a January 2023 RSN discussion.[654]
Dicebreaker[1,016], marginally reliable for reviews per a July 2022 RSN discussion.[663] Previous consensus was that they are reliable for claims related to board games per a May 2021 RSN discussion.[664]
Filmcompanion.in [1,023], generally reliable for entertainment, not including the crowdsourced Readers Write segments, per a July 2023 RSN discussion.[668]
Foreword Reviews[1,024], rough consensus for general reliability in a January 2024 RSN discussion that noted that they also publish clearly-marked promotional reviews, which would not confer notability.[669]
Game Rant [1,027], no consensus in a June 2025 RSN discussion.[670]
GQ[1,028], an August 2019 discussion had a unanimous consensus that GQ is reliable for fashion-related topics, and a less unanimous consensus that it is reliable for other topics as well.[671]
Gizmodo[1,029], generally reliable for technology, pop culture, and entertainment. There is no consensus on whether it is generally reliable for controversial statements.[5]
Glamour, [1,030] well-established fashion magazine per a July 2021 RSN discussion.[672]
HighSnobiety [1,031], described favorably by one editor in a November 2020 RSN discussion.[673]
IGN[1,036], reliable for entertainment-related subjects, although they also host blogs which should be treated as regular blogs.[5]'
io9[1,037], reliable for critical reviews as a Tomatometer-approved publication.[676]
Kirkus Reviews[1,038], most content by Kirkus Reviews is considered to be generally reliable, except for its paid content Kirkus Indie.[5]
The Mary Sue[1,039], reliable for reviews and opinion, not reliable for reblogged content.[5]
Metacritic[1,040], generally reliable for its review aggregation and its news articles on film, TV, and video games. There is no consensus on whether its blog articles and critic opinion pages are generally reliable for facts. There is consensus that user reviews on Metacritic are generally unreliable, as they are self-published sources. Reviewers tracked by Metacritic are not automatically reliable for their reviews.[5]
Mixdown[1,041], professional publication per a July 2024 RSN discussion.[677]
People Make Games[1,044], generally reliable in a February 2023 RfC that elicited responses between "generally reliable" and "considerations apply".[680]
Polygon (website)[1,045], generally reliable per a July 2020 RSN discussion. Note that the discussion was focused on whether it is specifically reliable for sexual misconduct allegations in BLPs, with the consensus affirming that it is reliable even for this sensitive subject.[681]
Rolling Stone[1,047], There is consensus that Rolling Stone is generally reliable. Rolling Stone's opinion pieces and reviews, as well as any contentious statements regarding living persons, should only be used with proper attribution. The publication's capsule reviews deserve less weight than their full-length reviews, as they are subject to a lower standard of fact-checking.[5]
Rotten Tomatoes[1,048], Rotten Tomatoes is considered generally reliable for its review aggregation and its news articles on film and TV. There is no consensus on whether its blog articles and critic opinion pages are generally reliable for facts. There is a consensus that user reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are generally unreliable, as they are self-published sources. Reviewers tracked by Rotten Tomatoes are not automatically reliable for their reviews, while there is no consensus on whether their "Top Critics" are generally reliable.[5]
Soap Hub[1,049], small consensus for reliability for claims about soap operas outside BLP content, no consensus on reliability for BLP content, per a December 2020 RSN discussion.[683]
Stylist (magazine)[1,050], reliable for uncontroversial pop culture reviews per a small consensus in a February 2022 discussion about its reliability for TV/film reviews.[684]
Sweety High [1,051], one editor described it as marginally reliable in a February 2021 RSN discussion.[685]
Tatler[1,052], small consensus for reliability on fashion topics in a 2020 RSN discussion.[686]
TheWrap[1,053], as an industry trade publication, there is consensus that TheWrap is a good source for entertainment news and media analysis. There is no consensus regarding the reliability of TheWrap's articles on other topics.[5]
TubeFilter[1,054], generally reliable per an October 2023 RSN discussion, but also hosts sponsored content.[687]
TV Guide[1,055], generally reliable, some consider it to be a primary source.[5]
AfterEllen[1,061], a July 2020 RSN discussion did not come to a consensus, with a majority arguing that it was generally reliable and usable as attributable opinion.[689]
allaccess.com [1,062], reliable for some information such as release dates per a July 2020 RSN discussion, may not be sufficiently independent for notability.[690]
Allmusic, [1,063] rough consensus that staff-written bios are reliable per a February 2025 RSN discussion.[691] Previously rough consensus in a March 2021 RSN discussion for the reliability of their prose text, not reliable for their infoboxes which are user-generated, no consensus on whether it should count towards establishing notability.[692]
AskMen[1,065], no consensus in an April 2025 RSN discussion.[694] Previously, editors in a 2020 discussion were concerned that the publication does not distinguish between sponsored and independent content, and that it engages in churnalism but did not reach a firm consensus.[695]
AwardsWatch [1,066], no consensus in a small December 2023 RSN discussion.[696]
Beebom.com, [1,067] no consensus in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[697][5]
Blabbermouth [1,068], no firm consensus in an August 2024 RSN discussion.[698]
Boing Boing[1,069], however there is no consensus regarding their reliability for topics other than pop culture.[5]
Bounding Into Comics [1,070], no consensus in a May 2020 RSN discussion, some several editors suggesting that article quality varies.[699]
Bossip[1,071], no formal consensus in a January 2025 RSN discussion that at best considered it to be marginally reliable.[700]
British Comedy Guide [1,072], no consensus in a November 2023 RSN discussion.[701]
Chortle[1,073], described by one editor in a February 2024 RSN discussion as reliable for their reviews but not for their tour details and listings.[702]
CliffsNotes[1,074], a study guide. Editors consider CliffsNotes to be usable for superficial analyses of literature, and recommend supplementing CliffsNotes citations with additional sources. Reliable for notability.[5]
Comic Book Resources (CBR)[1,076] a July 2022 RSN discussion included a variety of opinions on the site's reliability, with a rough consensus that coverage since 2016 was of lower quality and tends towards sensationalism.[705]
Comingsoon.net [1,077], described by one editor as unreliable in a January 2024 RSN discussion.[706]
Cuepoint, [1,078] consensus in an August 2022 RfC that it should be judged on a case-by-case basis, particularly dependent on the authors of the specific cited articles in question.[707]
Cultbox [1,079], no consensus in a February 2025 RSN discussion.[708]
Daily.bandcamp.com [1,080], no consensus in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[709]
The Daily Dot[1,081], no community consensus on reliability in a September 2022 RSN discussion, though generally considered fine for non-contentious claims of fact.[5]
The Daily Game[1,082], described by one editor as unreliable in a May 2023 RSN discussion.[710]
Dusted Magazine [1,091],[1,092], no consensus in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[716]
EDM.com [1,093], no consensus, leaning towards unreliability in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[711]
Entertainmentnow [1,094], no consensus in a May 2025 RSN discussion.[717]
Film Music Reporter [1,095], no consensus in an October 2024 RSN discussion.[718]. Previously treated skeptically at a September 2020 RSN discussion.[719] May be usable for basic information such as track listings for films per an April 2021 RSN discussion.[720]
Flamesrising.com, [1,096] no consensus in a June 2021 RSN discussion.[721]
Metalmaidens.com [1,111], consensus that further considerations apply in a November 2021 RfC.[732]
Metalreviews.com [1,112], no consensus in a November 2020 RSN discussion.[733]
MetalSucks[1,113], MetalSucks is considered usable for its reviews and news articles. Avoid its overly satirical content and exercise caution when MetalSucks is the only source making a statement.[5]
Metal Underground [1,114], no consensus when brought to a December 2024 RSN discussion.[734]
Music in Africa [1,115], no firm consensus in a March 2025 RSN discussion, with concerns raised regarding their accuracy and independence. [735]
News of the World[1,117], defunct, while deprecated as unreliable for general news reporting, some editors hold that it is usable with attribution for film reviews.[5]
Numetalagenda [1,118], no consensus in an October 2024 RSN discussion.[737]
The Ronin[1,128], no consensus in a November 2021 RfC.[747]
Screen Rant[1,129], might not be appropriate for controversial statements in BLPs, but it is reliable enough for other uses.[5]
Singersroom[1,130], small, rough consensus that it is unreliable following an unclear cutoff date ~2019 per a March 2023 RSN discussion.[748]
Soap Opera News [1,131], one editor argued that it is likely not reliable in a January 2023 RSN discussion.[749]
Social Blade[1,132], usable primary source for YouTube statistics but not a reliable source of analysis or evidence of notability per a January 2024 RSN discussion.[750]
Spilled.gg [1,134], no consensus in a small May 2025 RSN discussion.[751]
Sputnik Music [1,135], no consensus in a September 2023 RSN discussion.[752]
Teeth Of The Divine [1,136], described by one editor as reliablee December 2024 RSN discussion. N.b., the only other participant appears to have intended to comment on a different source, No Clean Singing. [753]
TMZ[1,137], no consensus about the reliability of TMZ. Although TMZ is cited by reliable sources, most editors consider TMZ a low-quality source and prefer more reliable sources when available. Because TMZ frequently publishes articles on rumors and speculation without named authors, it is recommended to properly attribute statements from TMZ. When TMZ is the only source for a piece of information, consider whether the information constitutes due or undue weight, especially when the subject is a living person.[5]
TohoKingdom [1,138], self-published but has some claim to being an expert for Godzilla-franchise related subjects.[754]
TV Fanatic [1,139], no consensus in a March 2025 RSN discussion.[755]
WeRaveYou [1,141], no consensus, leaning towards unreliability in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[711]
Winteriscoming.net [1,142], no consensus in a December 2023 RSN discussion.[757]
Worldofwonder.net [1,143], possibly marginally reliable as a primary source for information about World of Wonder (company) productions per a May 2020 discussion.[758]
Amomama [1,151], unreliable tabloid per a July 2024 RSN discussion.[762]
Arcade Heroes [1,152], deemed a fansite without editorial controls in an RSN discussion.[763]
Art of Manliness [1,153], non-expert blog per an April 2021 RSN discussion.[764]
beatportal.com [1,154], unreliable per a May 2021 RSN discussion.[709]
Beebom [1,155], rough consensus for unreliability in a small January 2025 RSN discussion.[765]
Book Authority [1,156], consensus that it produces AI slop by its own admission in a May 2025 RSN discussion.[766]
Broadway World[1,157], primarily prints PR per a February 2023 RSN discussion.[767] Previously described similarly by one editor in a January 2023 RSN discussion.[768]
Cinema Cats [1,158], self-published non-expert website per an October 2020 RSN discussion.[769]
Daily-beat.com [1,159], disparaged by one editor in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[709]
Distractify, [1,161] There is consensus that Distractify is generally unreliable. Editors believe Distractify runs run-of-the-mill gossip that is unclearly either user-generated or written by staff members and should not be used in BLPs.[5]
Doctor Who News [1,162], blog per a February 2025 RSN discussion.[770]
The Electric Hawk [1,163], not a journalistic source per a May 2021 RSN discussion.[709]
electronicbeats.net [1,164], described as a promotional site in a May 2021 RSN discussion, may be usable as a primary source.[709]
Inside The Magic [1,175], unreliable per a small August 2024 RSN discussion.[778] Further disparaged by another editor in November 2024.[779]
Insight music [1,176], described as a promotional site in a May 2021 RSN discussion, may be usable as a primary source.[709]
Ishkur's Guide to Electronic Music[1,177][1,178], self-published and generally unreliable per an August 2020 RSN discussion. Editors note that the source includes satire, is self-published, and includes articles that claim to cite Wikipedia.[780]
Kirkus Indie, paid publisher that should not be used to assess notability per a March 2021 RSN discussion.[781][5]
Know Your Meme[1,179], "submissions" are user-generated, as are "confirmed" entries. There is no consensus on whether their video series is reliable.[5]
Vinylized, [1,219], crowdfunding website per one editor in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[709]
The Von Pip Musical Express[1,220], self published non-expert blog per an October 2020 RSN discussion.[805]
WatchMojo[1,221], content farm with no clear editorial oversight per a May 2020 RSN discussion.[806]
We Got This Covered [1,222], the lack of its editoral oversight, publication of unsubstantiated or false rumors, speculations claiming as fact, and contributions accepting from non-staff contributors.[5]
Wikia (Fandom) [1,224][1,225], open-wiki. Note that while Wikia should not be cited, when published under a compatible license it may be permissible to copy information from there.[5]
The Business Journals / bizjournals.com [1,227], consensus that their original reporting is generally reliable, but be aware that they also run native advertisements, which are generally not reliable.[807]
Watchtime [1,234], [1,235] , small consensus for reliability about watches and related products.[809]
No consensus
Better Business Bureau[1,236], a May 2020 RSN discussion had a small consensus that while its analysis and rankings of businesses may not be reliable, it is likely reliable for basic factual information about companies.[810]
Bitcoin Magazine [1,237], a July 2020 RSN discussion did not come to a firm consensus regarding reliability.[811]
CCN [1,242], no consensus in a December 2024 RSN discussion.[812]
CNBC[1,243], no consensus. Mentioned as a typical WP:NEWSORG, but editors also had concerns about their promotion of non-notable cryptocurrencies, their talk show hosts, and the poor clarity of one of their articles.[813]
PitchBook Data (Pitchbook, Pitchbook Platform, Pitchbook News and Analysis [1,244], no consensus due to insufficient discussion, reliability may not be consistent across the company's publications, non-premium content may not be reliable.[814]
The Motley Fool, [1,245], no consensus in a February 2021 RSN discussion, with editors leaning describing it as a source to avoid but noting its popularity.[815]
NASDAQ News [1,246], no consensus in a December 2020 RSN discussion, largely publishes reprints.[816]
The Next Web[1,247], no consensus, 2014 and 2016 discussions considered it reliable, 2018 discussions leaned toward unreliable.[5]
Realtor.com [1,248], a July 2020 RSN discussion had a consensus that the websites hosts a wide variety of content, ranging from reliable well-researched articles to promotional fluff.[817]
RetailDive.com [1,249], an August 2021 RSN discussion assessed that it is a trade magazine with clearly delineated sponsored and non-sponsored content, but did not reach a firm assessment of the reliability of its independent reporting.[818]
Spears500 [1,250] no consensus in a March 2025 RSN discussion.[819]
TechCrunch[1,251], careful consideration should be given to whether a piece is written by staff or as a part of their blog, as well as whether the piece/writer may have a conflict of interest, and to what extent they rely on public relations material from their subject for their writing. TechCrunch may be useful for satisfying verifiability, but may be less useful for purpose of determining notability.[5]
Ain't It Cool News[1,262], Articles and reviews. Dedicated to news, rumors and reviews of upcoming and current films, television and comic projects, with an emphasis on science fiction, fantasy, horror, and action genres[824]
Boxoffice[1,267], Box office performance, home video sales, news, budget figures[824]
Boxoffice.com[1,268], is the official web presence of Boxoffice magazine, a journal serving the exhibition industry since the silent era. Care should be exercised in regards to their budget figures, since it is not clear what they cover, and are usually inconsistent with other published budget figures; if you decide to use them in this capacity, it would be prudent to corroborate the data with another reliable source.[824]
The Cinemaholic, [1,275], generally reliable for film according to one editor in a September 2021 RSN discussion.[825]
Common Sense Media[1,276], generally reliable for film reviews, although they are an advocacy organization.[826] Reaffirmed with a similar consensus in May 2020.[827]
Moviehole.net, reliable per a December 2024 RSN discussion.[831]
Ontario Film Commission [1,298], Productions (filming dates) currently ongoing in Ontario, Also productions from 1998-2008. Updated every few weeks[824]
DiscussingFilm [1,311], insufficient discussion in a 2020 RSN discussion.[833]
Film Threat, [1,312], no consensus in an April 2024 RSN discussion.[834] Previously no consensus in a May 2022 RSN discussion, which noted that some of its content is paid.[835]
The Filmik [1,313], one editor in a May 2022 RSN discussion opined that they are not reliable based on their newness and lack of listed editorial staff or policies.[836]
Youlin Magazine [1,314], described as unreliable for Indian and Pakistani film by one editor in a February 2025 RSN discussion.[837]
Unreliable
Allmovie [1,315], a June 2024 RSN discussion raised serious concerns about its reliability.[838]
Blu-ray.com [1,316], database is provided by its userbase.[824]
TV.com (MovieTome, GameFAQs) [1,322][1,323], database information is user-submitted and reviewed by an "editor" (usually a person who has contributed the most) or a staff member.[824]
Wikipedia[1,325], non-English Wikipedias, and sites that mirror them, are not considered reliable sources for the content taken from the articles themselves, even when such articles are sourced by reliable sources. Use the sources instead.[824]
Beer Business Daily [1,326], hesitant consensus in an April 2023 RSN discussion that it appears to be a well-established industry publication with use by others.[842]
E-Perimetron [1,331], reliable per a small February 2024 RSN discussion.[848]
Handbook of Texas [1,332], reliable per a small May 2025 RSN discussion.[849]
Marxist Internet Archive Encyclopedia of Marxism[1,333], a May 2023 RSN discussion had a cautious, small consensus for reliability while noting the obvious biases. N.b. that the rest of the Marxist Internet Archive website mostly comprises primary sources.[850]
Ronen Bergman, rough consensus in a September 2021 RSN discussion that their work is generally reliable, although attribution may be necessary.[851]
Smarthistory [1,334], small consensus for reliability in a February 2023 RSN discussion.[852]
Arcadia Publishing[1,336], described as "use with caution" and little better than self-publication in a December 2020 RSN discussion.[854]
The Art Story [1,337], no consensus on overall reliability in an April 2023 RSN discussion that did agree on describing it as appropriate for grade school students but inferior to genuine scholarly sources.[855]
Chicagoganghistory.com [1,338], no consensus in a May 2025 RSN discussion.[856]
The Collector[1,339] no consensus in a February 2025 RSN discussion.[857]
Defending History, [1,340] self-published blog written by Dovid Katz. No consensus on whether Katz's academic expertise applies to history or whether there is sufficient USEBYOTHERS to establish reliability.[858]
Don's Maps.com [1,341] , described as WP:UGC by one editor in a March 2024 RSN discussion.[859]
Encyclopedia of Communist Biographies[1,342], no consensus in an August 2023 RSN discussion.[860]
Encyklopedia II wojny światowej (book), editors were divided on whether this source is unreliable due to its close connection to the military and communist party of the Polish People's Republic, or whether it can be used with caution in some contexts.[861]
Flag Institute [1,343], no consensus in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[214]
GEOnet Names Server (GNIS) [1,344], reliable for locations and coordinates, not reliable for feature classes, does not satisfy the "legal recognition" requirement of GEOLAND on its own per a December 2021 RfC.[862]
Google Maps[1,345], is useful for some purposes, but can also be considered original research. For China, OpenStreetMap is preferable.[5]
Historynet.com [1,346], disparaged by one editor in a July 2022 RSN discussion.[863]
History News Network [1,347], no clear consensus in an October 2024 RSN discussion.[864]
Monthly Review, [1,351] no consensus regarding general quality in a July 2022 RSN discussion concerning its reprint of content from deprecated source The Grayzone.[870]
Peakbagger.com, [1,352], no consensus in a January 2022 RSN discussion.[871]
PeopleGroups.org [1,353], described as unreliable by one editor in a December 2023 RSN discussion.[872]
Relative Hills of Britain [1,354], no consensus in a small January 2025 RSN discussion.[873]
Världens Historia[1,356], one editor described them as generally reliable, but less so than actual history books.[875]
NCERT textbooks [1,357], generally geared for grade school education, may be oversimplified and thus inferior to academic sources for Wikipedia. Editors noted that their quality varies considerably.[876]
rulers.org [1,358], no consensus in a June 2021 discussion that raised concerns about its reliability.[877]
spanamwar.com [1,359], no consensus in a small January 2023 discussion where one editor argued that the blog's editor is a subject-matter expert.[878]
Vexilla Mundi [1,360], non-expert blog per 1 editor in an October 2023 RSN discussion.[879]
Worldatlas.com [1,361], no consensus in a small July 2024 RSN discussion.[880]
World Economics [1,362], no consensus in a July 2023 RSN discussion.[881]
World Ribus [1,363], no consensus in a small January 2025 RSN discussion.[882]
Unreliable
AA Roads [1,364], unreliable database per an October 2024 RSN discussion.[883]
Arab Humanities Journal[1,365], predatory per a small October 2024 RSN discussion.[884]
Archaeology-World.com [1,366], consensus for unreliability in a January 2023 RSN discussion.[885]
Archontology.org, [1,367], small consensus that it is written by non-experts in an October 2022 RSN discussion.[886]
Atlas Obscura[1,368], unreliable due to crowdsourced format per a March 2023 RSN discussion.[887] Previously, editors in an October 2020 RSN discussion thought that its magazine articles are likely reliable, but that its location entries may not be due to crowdsourcing concerns.[888]
Books by Allan W. Eckert, a 2020 RSN discussion largely agreed that his books, while entertaining, mix an unacceptable amount of fiction into their accounts.[889]
Books, particularly encyclopedias, by James B. Minahan.[890]
The Dorchester Review[1,369], There is a July 2024 consensus The Dorchester Review is generally unreliable, as it is not peer-reviewed by the wider academic community. It has a poor reputation for fact-checking and lacks an editorial team. The source may still be used in some circumstances e.g. for uncontroversial self-descriptions, and content authored by established subject-matter experts.[891]
EuropeanHeraldry.org [1,370], descirbed as a self-published source in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[892]
Flags of the World (FOTW) [1,371], unreliable per a November 2022 RSN discussion.[893]
Genomic Atlas [1,372], self-published per a November 2024 RSN discussion.[894]
Glaukopis[1,373], consensus for unreliability in a March 2023 RSN discussion.[895] Previously rough consensus for unreliability regarding the topic of antisemitism in Poland in a February 2021 RSN discussion, without consensus on its general reliability.[896]
Genealogy Trails [1,374], effectively user-generated per a small April 2024 discussion.[897]
HistoryOfRoyalWomen.org [1,376], may be defunct, self-published non-expert source per an October 2020 RSN discussion. May have citations to better sources.[898]
International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research[1,377], predatory journal per a March 2024 RSN discussion.[899]
Jadovno.com [1,378], Russian? Editors in an April 2020 RSN discussion raised concerns that it does not have clear editorial policies and advised against using it.[900]
partylike1660.com [1,380], small consensus for unreliability in a December 2022 RSN discussion.[902]
Tibetan Political Review[1,381], a January 2021 RSN discussion was closed as being not generally reliable as an academic source.[903]
touregypt.net [1,382], self-published and promotional content per March 2019 RSN discussion.[904]
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation[1,383], a February 2021 RSN discussion had a consensus that their website is not a reliable source for claims about mass killings under Communist regimes.[905] Reaffirmed in a January 2022 RSN discussion.[906]
Weather2Travel.com [1,384], website has a disclaimer that it should not be relied upon.[5]
Wordspy.com [1,385], an April 2020 RSN discussion concluded that the source is self-published and did not consider its author a sufficiently prominent expert to confer reliability.[907]
Keep in mind that even if a journal is reliable, WP:MEDRS usually requires using a secondary source. So that means the article needs to be marked as a review, systematic review, meta-analysis, guideline, or practice guideline. It is not usually appropriate to cite a paper describing a single study or experiment, which is a primary source.
Preprints are not peer-reviewed, and are not a reliable source.
Journal articles should be from a journal that is related to the subject. Citing a journal article about epilepsy that was published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research is probably not appropriate.
World Health Organization[1,403], rough consensus in an April 2020 discussion that the WHO's publications are generally reliable, although care should be taken with claims that involve speculation. Depending on the nature of the claims in question, it may or may not meet MEDRS.[912][910]
Emergency Care BC [1,405] no consensus in a March 2025 RSN discussion.[913]
Frontiers Media[1,406], they publish around 140 peer-reviewed journals that are titled Frontiers in [...]. No consensus in a March 2023 RfC, with opinions expressed for "generally unreliable" and "considerations apply".[914] Previously, consensus that it is unreliable in a 2021 RSN discussion.[915][916]
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy [1,407] no consensus in a March 2025 RSN discussion.[917]
Quackwatch[1,411], no consensus, self-published site run by an expert in the field.[5]
Verywell[1,412] (including https://www.verywellhealth.com/ https://www.verywellfamily.com/ https://www.verywellmind.com/), considered marginally reliable in a May 2020 RSN discussion[920] but are currently on the blacklist due to having been spammed.
WebMD[1,413], a "MEDRS of last resort". Marginally reliable for unsurprising claims. Should not be used to support WP:EXTRAORDINARY claims. Better sources preferred.[921][919]
H. I. Sutton hisutton.com[1,424], subject matter expert for naval warfare per a November 2020 RSN discussion.[930]
Oryxspioenkop (Oryx) oryxspioenkop.com [1,425],Consensus reached in a September 2022 Wikiproject discussion that it is a Subject-matter expert for military topics.[931]
No consensus
The Arkenstone [1,426], no clear consensus in a September 2020 RSN discussion. It has been cited by the US Department of Defense, and might qualify as a self-published expert source.[932]
AusAirPower [1,427], no firm consensus in a December 2022 RSN discussion.[933]
defensereview.com [1,428], leaning toward unreliable on the basis of being self-published, but insufficient discussion to reach a consensus.[934]
GlobalSecurity.org [1,429], in a 2020 discussion, one editor considered it a think tank only suitable as a primary source, while another considered it reliable and disputed its status as a think tank.[935]
guns.com [1,430], weak consensus that the News section is reliable in a July 2020 RSN discussion.[936]
Militant Wire [1,434], no consensus in a July 2023 RSN discussion.[939]
Naval News [1,435], no consensus in a December 2024 RSN discussion.[940]
Pak Military Monitor [1,436], no consensus in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[941]
uboat.net [1,437], editors are divided on its reliability in two discussions. Editors allege a local consensus at WP:MILHIST that it is reliable up to GA level, but not for FA.[942][943]
War is Boring [1,438], no clear consensus in a September 2020 RSN discussion. Some evidence of use by reliable sources and might be an expert self-published source, although editors also note that it has recently reduced the amount of original content that it publishes and largely just reprints other publications.[932]
defence-blog.com [1,440], unreliable per a March 2024 RSN discussion.[945] Previously described as self-published in a November 2020 RSN discussion.[946]
Defseca.com ([1,441], [1,442], unreliable blog per a February 2021 RSN discussion.[947]
forces-war-records.co.uk [1,443], unreliable due to circular referencing with Wikipedia per an October 2020 RfC.[948]
Global Defense Corp [1,444], unanimous agreement that it is generally unreliable in a small January 2025 RSN discussion.[949]
Military Today, [1,446] unreliable self-published source per a February 2021 RSN discussion.[951]
Militaryland [1,447], self-published source per June 2022 RSN discussion.[952] Reaffirmed in March 2023[953] and April 2023[954] discussions.
Military Watch Magazine [1,448], rough consensus for unreliability in a November 2024 RSN discussion,[955] previously one editor described it as unreliable in a July 2023 RSN discussion.[956]
Naval Encyclopedia.com [1,449], unreliable per a small March 2024 RSN discussion.[957]
Navypedia [1,450], fan project with little editorial oversight per November 2022 RSN discussion.[958]
War History Online [1,452], rough consensus that the authors are not established subject-matter experts and that the source does not have an established record of accuracy.[959]
weaponsandwarfare.com [1,453], blog with no clear editorial oversight, no relation to Weapons and Warfare, a defunct magazine.[960]
Arcadia Publishing[1,459], described as "use with caution" and little better than self-publication in a December 2020 RSN discussion.[966]
Encounter Books[1,460], American conservative publishing house. Briefly disparaged in an RSN discussion where a book published by it was deemed unreliable for claims relating to Ayatollah Khomeini, insufficient discussion for consensus.[967]
University presses, in a discussion, some users felt that they should be considered de facto reliable, while others advocated for a case-by-case basis.[970]
Sarup & Sons publishing house, based in India, a September 2020 RSN discussion had a consensus that the source has published copyright-violating material and thus cannot be trusted to generally practice appropriate editorial oversight.[977]
The Tablet, [1,470] generally reliable per a March 2021 RSN discussion, although editors noted that it may not always be DUE.[981]
No consensus
Anglican Ink[1,471], no consensus in a September 2023 RSN discussion.[982]
Anti-Defamation League[1,472], unreliable for topics relating to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict or Zionism, and unreliable for information regarding entries on their hate symbol database, otherwise likely reliable on a case-by-case basis.[5] Previously generally reliable with attribution per a July 2020 RfC. Editors raised concerns that it may be less reliable for subjects related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.[983]
Catholic News Agency[1,478], editors in a June 2020 RSN discussion raised concerns about its role as an advocacy platform for the Catholic church.[985]
China Buddhism Encyclopedia [1,479], disparaged by an editor in a July 2020 RSN post that did not draw any further discussion, insufficient discussion.[986]
Christian Post[1,481], an April 2020 RSN discussion did not come to a clear consensus on this source's reliability.[980]
Church Executive[1,482], no consensus in a small February 2024 RSN discussion.[992]
Crux (online newspaper) (cruxnow.com) [1,483], a 2019 RSN discussion appeared to treat Crux as a potentially reliable source, noting its pedigree as a Boston Globe spinoff, but did not extensively discuss the source as the focus of the discussion pivoted to questions of UNDUE.[993] No consensus in a January 2021 RSN discussion.[994]
Encounter Books[1,485], American conservative publishing house. Briefly disparaged in an RSN discussion where a book published by it was deemed unreliable for claims relating to Ayatollah Khomeini, insufficient discussion for consensus.[967]
GCatholic [1,486], no consensus in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[996]
Hymnary.org [1,488], weak consensus that it can be reliable for basic facts about hymns but that it is not a good source for establishing notability or assigning DUE.[998]
Islamansiklopedisi.org.tr [1,489], no consensus in a November 2020 RSN discussion.[999]
IslamQA.info [1,490], not to be confused with IslamQA.org, no consensus in a February 2022 RSN discussion that noted that it may be reliable for Salafist perspectives.[1000] Previously considered self-published fringe source in a January 2020 RSN discussion.[1001]
Middle East Quarterly[1,491], a journal published by Middle East Forum, some editors hold that it is a respectable publication and note its citations in academic literature. Others maintain that it is fringe and/or unreliable, and dispute that the examples of citations provided in the discussion are proof of reliability.[1002]
Radiance Weekly[1,492], published by Jamaat-e-Islami, likely not independent for most subjects where it would be relevant to cite it.[118]
Reasonablefaith.org [1,493], biased source, other sources preferred per a January 2021 RSN discussion.[1003]
TalkOrigins Archive[1,494], no clear consensus in an August 2020 RSN discussion, with some editors considering it a reliable source for coverage of Creationist perspectives, and others describing it as "not the best source".[1004]
Thesunniway.com [1,495], self-described advocacy platform, has ties to individuals who have been identified as "hate preachers".[1005]
Thetorah.com,[1,496] no consensus in a November 2022 RSN discussion.[1006]
Unreliable
Aleteia[1,497], described as low quality by one editor in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[1007]
Amir Taheri books and blog, has been caught promoting hoaxes and fabricating quotes, particularly relating to Islam, on multiple occasions.[967]
AnsweringMuslims.com [1,498], possibly defunct, an RSN discussion closed in 2020 had a consensus that the website's roots in an anti-Muslim organization render it unreliable for claims about Islam.[1008]
Bitter Winter[1,499], English, based in Italy. Generally unreliable but some editors think it might sometimes be relevant with attribution per a June 2022 RfC. Editors raised concerns that it is published by the advocacy group CESNUR, whose publications are considered an unreliable source.[1009]
catholic-hierarchy.org, self-published source per a July 2020 RSN discussion.[1010]
CESNUR[1,500][1,501], an advocacy organisation, it also publishes an academic journal, editors agree that it has a bias toward New religious movements and that its conflicts of interest make the source unusable.[5]
catholicism.org [1,502], reliable for own opinion but not much else according to an RSN discussion.[1011]
Chabad.org [1,503], usable for Chabad's perspectives on ABOUTSELF grounds but otherwise not reliable per a July 2020 RSN discussion.[1012] Reaffirmed in an August 2020 RFC, with some editors considering it usable for basic non-controversial claims.[1013]
Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Watch [1,506], fringe publication.[1002]
haribhakt.com [1,507], editors were unable to identify its publisher in a 2020 RSN discussion and cast doubts on its reliability based on content on the site.[1005]
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, [1,508] editors in a March 2021 RSN discussion held that it is a religious organization without expert credentials and that its publications are equivalent to a self-published blog. Usable for ABOUTSELF claims.[1016]
IslamicStudies.org [1,509], possibly defunct, appears to be a one-person blog per a 2020 RSN discussion.[1005]
Jewishgen.org [1,510], self-published site per a December 2024 RSN discussion.[1017]
Jewish Virtual Library[1,511], editors raised concerns about a propensity to cite Wikipedia, a lack of clear editorial controls, and bias related to Israel-Palestine in a May 2020 RfC.[5]
The Legal Culture [1,513], journal and news website, advocacy publication published by the Polish fringe Traditionalist Catholic group Ordo Iuris, not reliable per a September 2020 RSN discussion.[1019]
Legends of America [1,514], small consensus for unreliability in a March 2024 RSN discussion.[1020]
Madain Project [1,516], an October 2020 RSN discussion had a small consensus for unreliability due to lack of credentials and use by RS.[1021]
Monergism.com [1,517], small consensus in a 2020 discussion that its POV and lack of clear editorial policy means that it is not reliable for anything other than WP:ABOUTSELF.[1022]
TheReligionOfPeace.com https://thereligionofpeace.com/, per a May 2020 RSN diiscussion.[1027]
Saints.ru [1,524], unreliable per a June 2023 RSN discussion.[1028]
SikhiWiki [1,525], open wiki per March 2019 discussion[1029]
StopAntisemitism[1,526], rough consensus in an October 2024 RSN discussion that it is an advocacy group without a reputation for reliability.[1030]
wrldrels.org [1,527], discussed at RSN in July 2020 by two editors, whose positions were "garbage source" and "possibly usable, but with caution", respectively. The source has ties to CESNUR, see its entry above.[1031]
Gizmodo[1,540], generally reliable for techonology, pop culture, and entertainment. There is no consensus on whether it is generally reliable for controversial statements.[5]
GSMArena [1,541], widely cited by reliable sources for cell-phone coverage. Note that they also host database entries, which are not indicative of notability.[1041]
PubChem[1,552], described as reliable by one editor in an August 2020 RSN discussion.[1036]
The Register[1,553][1,554], a British technology news website, may have relevant biases on topics related to Wikipedia.[5]
Retraction Watch[1,555], a blog that publishes about retractions of scientific papers, consensus of editors in a 2015 RSN discussion considered it reliable, usable, and an exception to WP:SPS.[1052]
Space.com[1,560], generally reliable for astronomy and spaceflight, but can have a sensational tone. May publish syndicated content and churnalism.[1055]
The Verge[1,564], generally reliable for technology, science, and automobiles. Some editors question the quality of The Verge's instructional content on computer hardware.[5]
9to5Google [1,569], while there was a significant disagreement in a RSN discussion spanning from December 2022 to February 2023, the general idea is that other considerations apply.[1059]
All About Circuits,[1,571] "probably fine" per one editor in a March 2021 RSN discussion.[1060]
American Meteorological Society staff blogs [1,572], no consensus in a small February 2025 as to whether these blogs undergo adequate editorial review.[1061]
Bugguide.net [1,573], no consensus in a May 2025 RSN discussion.[1062]
Carnot-Cournot Netwerk [1,574], Swiss nuclear energy lobby group. Editors in a 2020 RSN discussion did not come to a consensus regarding the reliability of its publications.[1063]
CleanTechnica[1,575], editors were divided over the source's general level of reliability in a May 2020 RSN discussion; there was some level of agreement that it could be used for minor technical details and uncontroversial claims, but editors were divided as to whether their more in depth coverage is reliable.[1064]
CNET[1,576], reliable prior to a 2020 sale of the publication, clearly unreliable 2022-2024 due to a decision to publish content written by AI without sufficient oversight, no consensus for the 2020-2022 period, or following its 2024 sale to Ziff Davis.[5]
The Debrief [1,577], no consensus in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[1065]
Encyclopedia Astronautica [1,579], no consensus in a September 2023 RSN discussion.[5]
FossForce [1,580], no consensus in a July 2023 RfC.[1067]
Grit Daily [1,581], no consensus in a January 2021 RSN discussion where editors disagreed on whether the publication provided enough editorial oversight. Not to be confused with Grit (newspaper).[1068]
MakeUseOf.com [1,584][1,585], no consensus in a January 2021 RSN discussion.[1071]
Mantleplumes.org [1,586], no consensus in a February 2021 RSN discussion.[1072]
MathWorld [1,587], no consensus in an April 2024 RSN discussion.[1073]
MobileSyrup, [1,588] no consensus in a July 2022 RSN discussion.[1074]
Neowin[1,589], insufficient discussion for a consensus, mentioned by one editor as reliable in a 2015 RSN discussion.[1075]
The Next Web[1,590], no consensus, 2014 and 2016 discussions considered it reliable, 2018 discussions leaned toward unreliable.[5]
Popular Mechanics[1,591], a January 2021 RSN discussion narrowly focused on its usability for UFO topics had consensus that it is not reliable for WP:FRINGE, with minimal discussion about its general reliability.[1076]
Psychology Today blogs [1,592], no consensus, while often written by experts, may not necessarily be experts in fields sufficiently relevant to claims that they may make.[1077]
ScienceBlogs[1,593], no consensus, network of invite-only blogs run by experts. However, some blogs may write about subjects outside of their author's expertise.[5]
The Shortcut [1,594], no consensus in a March 2024 RSN discussion.[1078]
SlashGear [1,595], insufficient discussion, but mentioned as reliable by an editor in a 2015 RSN discussion.[1079]
Space News[1,596], insufficient discussion for a consensus, one editor did not speak highly of them, noting that they're an aggregator, they reprint press releases, have a small staff, and no experts.[1080]
TechCaball, [1,598] no consensus in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[1081]
TechCrunch[1,599], careful consideration should be given to whether a piece is written by staff or as a part of their blog, as well as whether the piece/writer may have a conflict of interest, and to what extent they rely on public relations material from their subject for their writing. TechCrunch may be useful for satisfying verifiability, but may be less useful for purpose of determining notability.[5]
TechDirt [1,600], no consensus in a February 2023 discussion.[1082]
Tom's Guide[1,602], mentioned in passing by one editor as reliable. Not enough mentions to generate a consensus.[1084]
Unreliable
AcademiaLab [1,603], Wikipedia mirror pere a small November 2024 RSN discussion.[1085]
arXiv[1,604], self-published source. Papers hosted here may or may not have also been published in a peer-reviewed journal–if so, cite that journal but provide a link to arXiv.[5]
chemicalbook.com [chemicalbook.com], commercial marketplace without sufficient editorial oversight per a June 2023 RSN discussion.[1086]
CoinDesk[1,605], there is a consensus that it is not reliable for evaluating notability on the basis of its coverage, and should be avoided in favor of mainstream sources.[5]
CPP Reference [1,606], user-generated source per a May 2024 RSN discussion.[1087]
EconStor [1,609], self-publishing site which may host material by reliable subject-matter experts but which confers no reliability of its own per one editor in a June 2023 RSN discussion.[1089]
Ed-Tech Press [1,610], disreputable and likely predatory per a July 2020 RSN discussion.[1090]
Encycolorpedia.com [1,611], in an April 2020 discussion, an editor concluded that it is not reliable because it does not publish any information about who runs the site.[1091]
Followchain [1,612], described by 2 editors as unreliable in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[1092]
Garden.org [1,613], crowdsourced wiki per an August 2021 RSN discussion.[1093]
The Hacker News [1,614], rough consensus for unreliability in a January 2025 RSN discussion.[1094]
IFLScience [1,615], unreliable per a June 2025 RSN discussion.[1095]
International Journal of Novel Research and Development [1,617], predatory and not peer-reviewed per an April 2025 RSN discussion.[1096]
Journal of Novel Applied Sciences [1,618], likely predatory per a July 2020 RSN discussion.[1097]
June First [1,619], self-published per a May 2025 RSN discussion.[1098]
KenRockwell.com [1,620], self-published source without credentials.[1099]
Liliputing.com [1,621], self-published per a November 2019 RFC.[1100]
Omniglot[1,622], possibly self-published, no consensus on reliability but consensus that it is not a good indication of notability due to its indiscriminate information in a July 2020 RSN discussion.[1101]
Pc.net [1,623], unreliable per one editor in a February 2023 RSN discussion.[1102]
Phoronix [1,624], self-published source per a 2017 RSN discussion.[1103] Reaffirmed in a September 2024 RSN discussion.[1104]
Proprivacy.com [1,625], appears to be a corporate-affiliate news site and is thus not reliable.[1105]
ResearchGate[1,626], user generated content. Papers hosted there may also be published elsewhere, in which case they may be reliable.[5]
Retroreversing [1,627], unreliable per one editor in a February 2023 RSN discussion.[1102]
Ringwatchers [1,628], fan blog per a February 2025 RSN discussion.[1106]
Science Publishing Corporation [1,629], predatory publication on Beal's list per June 2024 RSN discussion.[1107]
Bluff (magazine)[1,643], stopped publishing in 2015. Reliable for poker information per an August 2020 RSN discussion.[1115]
CardsChat News [1,644], reliable for poker information per an August 2020 RSN discussion.[1115]
Chessable[1,645], reliable for material in courses by titled authors per a small March 2025 RSN discussion.[1116]
Chris Turner's Snooker Archive, reliable expert source per an August 2022 RSN discussion.[1117]
ESPN[1,646][1,647][1,648], sports publication of record, doesn't appear to have ever been seriously challenged as a source for sports information.[1118]
Extratime.ie [1,649][1,650], reliable for association football coverage per a January 2021 RSN discussion.[1119]
Soccerway [1,651], can be used to determine if a player has appeared in a match which meets WP:NFOOTY
SwimSwam.com [1,652], asserted as reliable for swimming-related news by one editor in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[1120]
Swimming World News[1,653], asserted as reliable for swimming-related news by one editor in an October 2020 RSN discussion.[1120]
No consensus
Baseball Almanac, no consensus in a December 2023 RSN discussion.[1121]
Baseball in Wartime [1,654], one editor called the source an expert blog in a September 2020 RSN discussion.[1122]
The Blazing Musket [1,655], no consensus in a small October 2024 RSN discussion.[1123]
For The Win [1,656], no consensus in an April 2025 RSN discussion.[1124]
Heavy.com[1,657], should not be relied upon for any serious or contentious statements.[5]
Inside the Games[1,658], no consensus in an August 2024 RfC that identified varying quality in output and additional concerns regarding the source's coverage following the publication's change in ownership in November 2023.[1125]
Lacancha.com [1,659], defunct, called an WP:SPS by one editor in July 2020.[1126]
SBNation[1,660], no consensus in an August 2023 RSN discussion.[1127] Previously, all editors involved in a 2020 discussion agree that articles published in this source should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.[1128]
Sherdog.com [1,661], opinions varied wildly at a November 2020 RfC, with a plurality considering it to be one of the best MMA-focused sources, if not necessarily as good as major outlets like ESPN.[1129][5]
SoccerBible [1,662], no consensus in a September 2023 RSN discussion.[1130]
Svenskafans [1,663], no consensus in a May 2024 RSN discussion.[1131]
One Mile at a Time [1,673], an editor in a December 2020 RSN discussion suggested that the source's author is a subject-matter expert for civil aviation.[1140]
Outandaboutlive, [1,674], generally reliable for coverage of motor homes per a May 2022 RSN discussion[1141]
tcawestern.org [1,675], rough consensus in a 2020 RSN discussion for reliability for model-train related claims as a self-published expert source.[1142]
American-rails.com [1,677], editors expressed doubts about its reliability in an August 2020 RSN discussion but did not come to a firm consensus.[1144]
Ch-aviation [1,678], described as a reliable trade publication by one editor in an August 2023 RSN discussion.[1145]
Dailysportscar.com [1,679] no consensus in a small March 2025 RSN discussion.[1146]
The Drive The War Zone[1,680], one editor made a case for unreliability in a July 2023 RSN discussion that did not receive further participation.[1147]
Hotairengines.org [1,681], no consensus in a January 2021 RSN discussion.[1148]
roads.org.uk [1,682], typically reliable but self-published source per an October 2022 RSN discussion.[1149]
RoutesOnline [1,683], no consensus in an April 2025 RfC.[1150]
Supercars.net [1,684], editors in a May 2020 RSN discussion did not come to a clear consensus, with several suggesting it was unreliable and no one defending it as a high quality source.[1151]
Superyacht Times[1,685], no consensus on whether it can be used for notability purposes in an August 2020 RSN discussion, although there was a consensus that it is usable for simple statements of fact confirming the sale of boats.[1152]
ukrailnews, [1,686] no firm consensus, leaning towards unreliable, in a May 2021 RSN discussion.[1153]
Zamaaero [1,687], no consensus in a February 2024 RSN discussion.[1154]
Unreliable
The Aerodrome [1,688], self-published per a December 2021 RfC.[1155]
Airfleets.com, self-published, rough consensus in an October 2024 RSN discussion that it is not reliable.[1156]
Belgian Wings [1,689], not reliable per a December 2019 RSN discussion.[1157]
bozhdynsky.com [1,690], self-published and non-expert source per a July 2019 RSN discussion.[1158]
Carfolio [1,691], small consensus for unreliability in a June 2020 RSN discussion.[1159]
cahighways.org [1,692], considered a hobbyist website that is not published by a subject-matter expert per April 2022 RSN discussion.[1160]
f-16.net [1,693], not reliable per a March 2022 RSN discussion.[1161]
Fighter Jets World [1,694], not reliable, caught passing off photohopped images as real per a March 2022 RSN discussion.[1162]
Land Transport Guru [1,695] consensus in a December 2023 RSN discussion that it is a self-published enthusiast site.[1163]
Planespotters.net [1,696], consensus that it is self-published in a March 2023 RSN discussion.[1164]
etymonline [1,702], self-published but possibly a subject-matter expert per an August 2020 RSN discussion. Editors agreed that better sources will generally be available for the subject matter, nevertheless.[1169]
Goodreads[1,710], a social cataloging site comprising user-generated content.[5]
Guinness World Records[1,711], should not be used to establish notability. Editors have expressed concern that post-2008 records include paid coverage.[5]
The Joshua Project [1,713], self-published blog by Christian missionary group per an August 2021 RSN discussion.[1173]
Jrank[1,714], considered a content farm. Has been caught plagiarizing from other sources. Unreliable per numerous past discussions.[1174]
LinkedIn[1,715], business-oriented social networking site. Self-published.[5]
Listverse [1,716], denounced as unreliable clickbait by editors after an IP suggested that it should be considered a reliable source in a May 2020 RSN discussion.[1175]
MobileReference [1,718], described by one editor in a January 2021 RSN discussion as a publisher of books based on Wikipedia articles.[1176]
News Break[1,719], a news aggregator that only provides a snippet of the article. Uses low quality sources such as Communities Digital News and Breitbart. Deprecated in a July 2020 RSN RfC.[1177]
The Signpost (Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost), an April 2020 RSN discussion had a rough consensus that it should not be cited in Wikipedia articles except in very rare circumstances as a primary source.[1178]
Wikidata[1,729], user-generated. However, uniquely among WMF sites, Wikidata's statements can be directly transcluded into articles; this is usually done to provide external links or infobox data.[5]
YouTube[1,734], self-published. Content uploaded from a verified official account, such as that of a news organization, may be treated as originating from the uploader and therefore inheriting their level of reliability. However, many YouTube videos from unofficial accounts are copyright violations and should not be linked from Wikipedia, according to the external links guideline.[5]
These websites usually pull their news reports from other websites. When possible, references to these websites should be replaced with links to the original website. These are often web portal websites.
News Break[1,744], a news aggregator that only provides a snippet of the article. Uses low quality sources such as Communities Digital News and Breitbart. Deprecated in a July 2020 RSN RfC.[1183]
Several scripts and tools exist that will flag issues and problems with sources.
Scripts
User:SuperHamster/CiteUnseen – a user script that adds categorical icons to Wikipedia citations, to help guide users on the nature and reliability of sources at just a glance
^For journal articles, need to also check if it is a secondary source. That is, a review, systematic review, meta-analysis, guideline, or practice guideline.