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112 Ukraine Generally unreliable Request for comment 2019 Spam blacklist request 2020 Request for comment 2020

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2020

112 Ukraine was deprecated following a 2019 RfC, which showed overwhelming consensus for the deprecation of a slew of sources associated with Russian disinformation in Ukraine. It was pointed out later in a 2020 RfC that 112 Ukraine had not been explicitly discussed in that first discussion prior to its blacklisting request. Further discussion established a rough consensus that the source is generally unreliable, but did not form a consensus for deprecation or blacklisting. The prior blacklisting was reversed as out of process. 112 Ukraine closed in 2021. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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ABC News (United States) Generally reliable 1 2

2021

There is consensus that ABC News, the news division of the American Broadcasting Company, is generally reliable. It is not to be confused with other publications of the same name. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Academic repositories
WP:ACADREP 📌
WP:ACADEMIA.EDU 📌
WP:RGATE 📌
WP:ZENODO 📌
No consensus 16[a]

2024

General repositories like Academia.edu, HAL Open Archives, ResearchGate, Semantic Scholar, and Zenodo host academic papers, conference proceedings, book chapters, preprints, technical reports, etc. No filters exist for quality, and will host several unreviewed preprints, retracted papers not marked as such, unreviewed manuscripts, and even papers from predatory journals. Determine the original source of what is being cited to establish reliability. When possible, cite the original source in preference to the repository. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Ad Fontes Media
WP:ADFONTES 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5

2021

There is consensus that Ad Fontes Media and their Media Bias Chart should not be used in article space in reference to sources' political leaning or reliability. Editors consider it a self-published source and have questioned its methodology. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Advameg (City-Data) Blacklisted Generally unreliable Request for comment 2019 Spam blacklist request 2019 Request for comment 2019

+14[b]

2019

Advameg operates content farms, including City-Data, that use scraped or improperly licensed content. These sites frequently republish content from Gale's encyclopedias; many editors can obtain access to Gale through The Wikipedia Library free of charge. Advameg's sites are on the Wikipedia spam blacklist, and links must be whitelisted before they can be used. WP:COPYLINK prohibits linking to copyright violations. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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The Age Generally reliable Request for comment 2021

2021

The Age is a newspaper based in Melbourne, Australia. There is consensus that it is generally reliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Agence France-Presse (AFP) Generally reliable 1 2 3

2021

Agence France-Presse is a news agency. There is consensus that Agence France-Presse is generally reliable. Syndicated reports from Agence France-Presse that are published in other sources are also considered generally reliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Al Jazeera
WP:ALJAZEERA 📌
Generally reliable +13[c] Discussion in progress

2024

Al Jazeera is a Qatari state-funded news organization that is considered generally reliable. Editors perceive Al Jazeera English to be more reliable than Al Jazeera Arabic. Some editors say that Al Jazeera, particularly Al Jazeera Arabic, is a partisan source on the Arab–Israeli conflict and on topics for which the Qatari government has a conflict of interest. Al Jazeera's live blogs should be treated with caution, per the policy on news blogs. Note that the domain name "aljazeera.com" only started hosting Al Jazeera English content in 2011; links to aljazeera.com prior to 2011 pointed to the unaffiliated Al Jazeera Magazine. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Al Mayadeen
WP:ALMAYADEEN 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2023

RevertList request 2023 Edit filter change 2023

2023

Al Mayadeen is a Lebanese pan-Arabist news channel. It was deprecated in a 2023 RFC. Some editors believe it publishes lies or misrepresents sources, some describe it as propaganda. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Alexa Internet No consensus Request for comment 2022

1 2 3
A

2022

Alexa Internet was a web traffic analysis company owned by Amazon and discontinued as of May 2022. There is no consensus on the reliability of Alexa Internet's website rankings. According to Alexa Internet, rankings of low-traffic websites are less reliable than rankings of high-traffic websites, and rankings of 100,000 and above are unreliable. A March 2022 RfC found no consensus on whether citations of Alexa Internet should be removed now that the service is defunct. Due to their instability, Alexa rankings should be excluded from infoboxes. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
AllSides
WP:ALLSIDES 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2022

1 2 3 4 5 6

2023

In a 2022 RfC, editors found no consensus on the reliability of AllSides as a whole. A significant minority of users noted that AllSides has been referenced in reliable sources as an accurate source for media bias ratings, while another significant minority argued that its methodology, which is partly based on the opinions of users, makes it unsuitable for Wikipedia. There is general consensus that reliability varies among the website's articles and should be determined on a case-by-case basis; while the high-confidence ratings are generally reliable as they are reviewed carefully by experts, others depend on blind user surveys that some editors consider opinionated and less reliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
AlterNet Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5

2019

There is consensus that AlterNet is generally unreliable. Editors consider AlterNet a partisan source, and its statements should be attributed. AlterNet's syndicated content should be evaluated by the reliability of its original publisher, and the citation should preferably point to the original publisher. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Amazon
WP:RSPAMAZON 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2021

User reviews on Amazon are anonymous, self-published, and unverifiable, and should not be used at all.

Amazon is a reliable source for basic information about a work (such as release date, ISBN, etc.), although it is unnecessary to cite Amazon when the work itself may serve as a source for that information (e.g., authors' names and ISBNs). Future release dates may be unreliable.

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The American Conservative (TAC) No consensus Request for comment 2019 Request for comment 2020 Request for comment 2021

1 2

2023

The American Conservative is published by the American Ideas Institute, an advocacy organisation. It is a self-identified opinionated source whose factual accuracy was questioned and many editors say that The American Conservative should not be used as a source for facts. There is consensus that opinions sourced to it must always be accompanied with in-text attribution. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Amnesty International (Amnesty, AI) Generally reliable Request for comment 2022

1 2 3

2023

Amnesty International is a human rights advocacy organisation. There is consensus that Amnesty International is generally reliable for facts. Editors may on occasion wish to use wording more neutral than that used by Amnesty and in controversial cases editors may wish to consider attribution for opinion. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Anadolu Agency (general topics) (AA)
WP:ANADOLU 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2019

1 2

2023

The 2019 RfC established no consensus on the reliability of Anadolu Agency. Well-established news outlets are normally considered reliable for statements of fact. However, Anadolu Agency is frequently described as a mouthpiece of the Turkish government that engages in propaganda, owing to its state-run status. See also: Anadolu Agency (controversial topics, international politics). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Anadolu Agency (controversial topics, international politics) (AA) Generally unreliable Request for comment 2019

2019

In the 2019 RfC, editors generally agreed that Anadolu Agency is generally unreliable for topics that are controversial or related to international politics. See also: Anadolu Agency (general topics). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Ancestry.com
WP:ANCESTRY 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5 6

2021

Ancestry.com is a genealogy site that hosts a database of primary source documents including marriage and census records. Some of these sources may be usable under WP:PRIMARY, but secondary sources, where available, are usually preferred; further, see WP:BLPPRIMARY. Ancestry.com also hosts user-generated content, which is unreliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
ANNA News (Abkhazian Network News Agency, Analytical Network News Agency) Deprecated Request for comment 2022

RevertList request 2022 Edit filter change 2022 1

2022

ANNA News was deprecated in the 2022 RfC. It is a pro-Kremlin news agency that has been described as propaganda and has published fabricated information. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Answers.com (WikiAnswers) Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4

2010

Answers.com (previously known as WikiAnswers) is a Q&A site that incorporates user-generated content. In the past, Answers.com republished excerpts and summaries of tertiary sources, including D&B Hoovers, Gale, and HighBeam Research. Citations of republished content on Answers.com should point to the original source, with a note that the source was accessed "via Answers.com". Answers.com also previously served as a Wikipedia mirror; using republished Wikipedia content is considered circular sourcing. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) (excluding the Israel/Palestine conflict and antisemitism)
WP:RSPADL 📌
WP:ADLHSD 📌
Generally reliable Request for comment 2020 Request for comment 2024

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2024

There is consensus that outside of the topic of the Israel/Palestine conflict, the ADL is a generally reliable source, including for topics related to hate groups and extremism in the U.S. There is no consensus that ADL must be attributed in all cases, but there is consensus that the labelling of organisations and individuals by the ADL (particularly as antisemitic) should be attributed. Some editors consider the ADL's opinion pieces not reliable, and that they should only be used with attribution. In the 2024 RfC, there was rough consensus that the hate symbol database is reliable for the existence of a symbol and for straightforward facts about it, but not reliable for more complex details, such as symbols' history. In-text attribution to the ADL may be advisable when it is cited in such cases. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Anti-Defamation League (ADL) (antisemitism, excluding Israel or Zionism)
WP:ADLAS 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2020 Request for comment 2024

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2024

The ADL can roughly be taken as reliable on the topic of antisemitism when Israel and Zionism are not concerned, and the reliability is a case-by-case matter. There is consensus that the labelling of organisations and individuals by the ADL as antisemitic should be attributed. The ADL has also demonstrated a habit of conflating criticism of the Israeli government's actions with antisemitism. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) (Israel/Palestine conflict, including related antisemitism)
WP:ADLPIA 📌
WP:ADLIPA 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2024

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2024

There is consensus that the ADL is a generally unreliable source for the Israel/Palestine conflict, due to significant evidence that the ADL acts as a pro-Israeli advocacy group and has repeatedly published false and misleading statements as fact, un-retracted, regarding the Israel/Palestine conflict. The general unreliability of the ADL extends to the intersection of the topics of antisemitism and the Israel/Palestine conflict. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Antiwar.com Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4

2011

There is consensus that Antiwar.com is generally unreliable. Editors consider Antiwar.com to be biased or opinionated. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Aon Generally reliable Request for comment 2022

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2022

In a 2022 RfC, there was consensus that Aon is generally reliable for weather-related articles. Editors pointed out that Aon often provides data not found in other sources, and care should be taken when using the source as it may be providing a different estimate than other sources, e.g. total economic damages, rather than property damage. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Apple Daily No consensus Request for comment 2020

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2021

A 2020 RfC found that Apple Daily was often but not always reliable, and that it may be appropriate to use it in articles about Hong Kong, but subject to editorial judgment, particularly if the topic is controversial and/or Apple Daily is the only source for a contested claim. There was concern that historically, it was not necessarily as reliable as it was in 2020. Apple Daily shut down in June 2021; website content is no longer accessible unless archived.[1] Editors with access to Dow Jones Factiva can access articles published by them in print between 2012 January 1 and 2018 March 15; simplified Chinese has source code APPLDS and traditional is APPLOT. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Arab News No consensus Request for comment 2020

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2021

There is consensus that Arab News is a usable source for topics unrelated to the Saudi Arabian government. As Arab News is closely associated with the Saudi Arabian government and is published in a country with low press freedom, editors consider Arab News biased and non-independent for Saudi Arabian politics, and recommend attribution for its coverage in this area. Some editors consider Arab News unreliable for matters related to the Saudi Arabian government. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Army Recognition
WP:ARMYRECOGNITION 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2

2021

The website reproduces press release material without any original reportage. In at least one example it has copied content without attribution from other sources. Editors allege that Army Recognition operates on a pay-for-coverage basis, providing "online marketing and advertising solutions" for the defense industry. This model may raise questions about the impartiality and independence of its content. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Ars Technica Generally reliable 1 2 3

2022

Ars Technica is considered generally reliable for science- and technology-related articles. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Asian News International (ANI)
WP:RSPANI 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2021

2021

Asian News International is an Indian news agency. For general reporting, Asian News International is considered to be between marginally reliable and generally unreliable, with consensus that it is biased and that it should be attributed in-text for contentious claims. For its coverage related to Indian domestic politics, foreign politics, and other topics in which the Government of India may have an established stake, there is consensus that Asian News International is questionable and generally unreliable due to its reported dissemination of pro-government propaganda. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
AskMen No consensus 1 2 3 4 5 6

2020

There is no consensus on the reliability of AskMen. See also: IGN. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA, Pew–Templeton Global Religious Futures)
WP:THEARDA 📌
WP:GORDONCONWELL 📌
WP:GLOBALRELIGIOUSFUTURES 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2022

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2022

No consensus on reliability; rough consensus to use the sources with in-text attribution and to prefer the use of stronger sources. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links 1 HTTPS links HTTP links 1 HTTPS links HTTP links 1 HTTPS links HTTP links 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Associated Press (AP) Generally reliable 11[d]

2024

The Associated Press is a news agency. There is consensus that the Associated Press is generally reliable. Syndicated reports from the Associated Press that are published in other sources are also considered generally reliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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The Atlantic (The Atlantic Monthly) Generally reliable 1 2 3 4 5

2024

The Atlantic is considered generally reliable. Editors should beware that The Atlantic does not always clearly delineate between reporting and opinion content; opinion pieces, including all articles in the "Ideas" column (theatlantic.com/ideas/), are governed by WP:RSOPINION. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Atlas Obscura "places" articles
WP:AOPLACES 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4

2023

Atlas Obscura's "places" articles are user-generated and user-editable with minimal oversight, and the site's terms of use includes disclaimers about user submissions. Many of the "places" articles cite Wikipedia as a source of their information or otherwise lack clear or reliable sourcing. These articles should generally not be referenced on Wikipedia. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Atlas Obscura "articles" articles
WP:AOARTICLES 📌
Generally reliable 1 2 3 4

2023

Atlas Obscura's "articles" articles are professionally authored with editor oversight, and generally reliable. However, other areas of the site operate as a commercial travel service vendor, and the site hosts user-generated content in its "places" articles (see WP:AOPLACES) 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Australian Generally reliable 1 2 3

2024

The Australian is considered generally reliable. Some editors consider The Australian to be a partisan source. Opinion pieces are covered by WP:RSOPINION and WP:NEWSBLOG. Several editors expressed concern regarding their coverage of climate change related topics. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) No consensus Request for comment 2021

2021

There is consensus that use of Australian Strategic Policy Institute should be evaluated for due weight and accompanied with in text attribution when used. Editors consider the Australian Strategic Policy Institute to be a biased or opinionated source that is reliable in the topic area of Australian defence and strategic issues but recommend care as it is a think tank associated with the defence industry in Australia and the Australian Government. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The A.V. Club Generally reliable 1 2 3 4

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2023

The A.V. Club is considered generally reliable for film, music and TV reviews. There is consensus that AI-generated articles are generally unreliable; The A.V. Club's parent company, G/O Media, began releasing such pieces in July 2023, usually under the byline "The A.V. Club Bot".[2] 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
AVN (Adult Video News, AVN Magazine) Generally reliable Request for comment 2021

2021

AVN is considered generally reliable for the adult industry. Editors should take care to ensure the content is not a republished press release (which is marked as such in search). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Axios Generally reliable 1 2

2020

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. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Baidu Baike
WP:BAIDUBAIKE 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2020

RevertList request 2021 RevertList request 2024 Edit filter change 2020 Edit filter change 2024 1 2 3 4

2020

Baidu Baike was deprecated in the 2020 RfC as it is similar to an open wiki, which is a type of self-published source. Although edits are reviewed by Baidu administrators before they are published, most editors believe the editorial standards of Baidu Baike to be very low, and do not see any evidence of fact-checking. The Baidu 10 Mythical Creatures kuso originated from Baidu Baike.
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Ballotpedia
WP:BALLOTPEDIA 📌
No consensus 1 2 3 Stale discussions

2016

There is no consensus on the reliability of Ballotpedia. The site has an editorial team and accepts error corrections, but some editors do not express strong confidence in the site's editorial process. Discussions indicate that Ballotpedia used to be an open wiki, but stopped accepting user-generated content at some point. Currently, the site claims: "Ballotpedia's articles are 100 percent written by our professional staff of more than 50 writers and researchers."[3] 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
WP:RSPBBC 📌
Generally reliable +21[e]

2024

BBC is a British publicly funded broadcaster. It is considered generally reliable. This includes BBC News, BBC documentaries, and the BBC History site (on BBC Online). However, this excludes BBC projects that incorporate user-generated content (such as h2g2 and the BBC Domesday Project) and BBC publications with reduced editorial oversight (such as Collective). Statements of opinion should conform to the corresponding guideline. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Behind the Voice Actors (BTVA)
WP:RSPBTVA 📌
Generally reliable Request for comment 2022

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2024

There is consensus that Behind the Voice Actors is generally reliable for roles credits. Editors agree that its coverage is routine and does not contribute to notability. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Bellingcat Generally reliable Request for comment 2019

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2021

There is consensus that Bellingcat is generally reliable for news and should preferably be used with attribution. Some editors consider Bellingcat a biased source. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
bestgore.com Blacklisted Deprecated Request for comment 2021

Spam blacklist request 2021

2021

There is consensus that bestgore.com is a shock site with no credibility. It is deprecated and has been added to the spam blacklist. bestgore.com was shut down in 2020; website content is no longer accessible unless archived. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Bild
WP:BILD 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3

2020

Bild is a German tabloid that has been unfavourably compared to The Sun. A few editors consider the source usable in some cases. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Blaze Media (BlazeTV, Conservative Review, CRTV, TheBlaze) Generally unreliable 1 2 3

2018

Blaze Media (including TheBlaze) is considered generally unreliable for facts. In some cases, it may be usable for attributed opinions. In 2018, TheBlaze merged with Conservative Review (CRTV) to form Blaze Media.[4] 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Blogger (blogspot.com) Generally unreliable 21[g]

2020

Blogger is a blog hosting service that owns the blogspot.com domain. As a self-published source, it is considered generally unreliable and should be avoided unless the author is a subject-matter expert or the blog is used for uncontroversial self-descriptions. Blogger blogs published by a media organization should be evaluated by the reliability of the organization. Newspaper blogs hosted using Blogger should be handled with WP:NEWSBLOG. Blogger should never be used for third-party claims related to living persons; this includes interviews, as even those cannot be authenticated. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Bloomberg (Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Businessweek) Generally reliable 1 2 3 4 Stale discussions

2019

Bloomberg publications, including Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Businessweek, are considered generally reliable for news and business topics. See also: Bloomberg profiles. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Bloomberg profiles No consensus 1 2 Stale discussions

2018

Bloomberg company and executive profiles are generally considered to be based on company press releases and should only be used as a source for uncontroversial information. There is consensus that these profiles should not be used to establish notability. Some editors consider these profiles to be akin to self-published sources. See also: Bloomberg. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Boing Boing No consensus 1 2 3 Stale discussions

2019

There is no consensus on the reliability of Boing Boing. Although Boing Boing is a group blog, some of its articles are written by subject-matter experts such as Cory Doctorow, who is considered generally reliable for copyright law. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Breitbart News
WP:BREITBART 📌
Blacklisted Deprecated Request for comment 2018

+16[h] Spam blacklist request 2018

2023

Due to persistent abuse, Breitbart.com is on the Wikipedia spam blacklist, and links must be whitelisted before they can be used. The site has published a number of falsehoods, conspiracy theories, and intentionally misleading stories as fact. The 2018 RfC showed a very clear consensus that Breitbart News should be deprecated in the same way as the Daily Mail. This does not mean Breitbart News can no longer be used, but it should not be used, ever, as a reference for facts, due to its unreliability. It can still be used as a primary source when attributing opinions, viewpoints, and commentary. Breitbart News has directly attacked and doxed Wikipedia editors. Posting or linking to another editor's personal information is prohibited under the outing policy, unless the editor is voluntarily disclosing the information on Wikipedia. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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BroadwayWorld Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4

2023

BroadwayWorld is considered generally unreliable, as it contains many articles that reproduce press releases, disguising this as authentic journalism. As the site has limited editorial oversight, and the true author of the content of press releases is obscured, this website should generally not be used for facts about living persons. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Burke's Peerage Generally reliable Request for comment 2020

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2020

Burke's Peerage is considered generally reliable for genealogy. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Bustle No consensus Request for comment 2019 Stale discussions

2019

There is consensus that the reliability of Bustle is unclear and that its reliability should be decided on an instance-by-instance basis. Editors noted that it has an editorial policy and that it will issue retractions. Editors also noted previous issues it had around reliability and that its content is written by freelance writers – though there is no consensus on whether this model affects their reliability. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
BuzzFeed
WP:BUZZFEED 📌
No consensus 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2023

Editors find the quality of BuzzFeed articles to be highly inconsistent. A 2014 study from the Pew Research Center found BuzzFeed to be the least trusted news source in America.[5] BuzzFeed may use A/B testing for new articles, which may cause article content to change.[6] BuzzFeed operates a separate news division, BuzzFeed News, which has higher editorial standards and is now hosted on a different website. See also: BuzzFeed News. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
BuzzFeed News
WP:BUZZFEEDNEWS 📌
Generally reliable 12[i]

2023

There is consensus that BuzzFeed News is generally reliable. BuzzFeed News operated separately from BuzzFeed, and most news content originally hosted on BuzzFeed was moved to the BuzzFeed News website in 2018.[7] In light of the staff layoffs at BuzzFeed in January 2019, some editors recommend exercising more caution for BuzzFeed News articles published after this date. The site's opinion pieces should be handled with WP:RSOPINION. BuzzFeed News shut down in May 2023, and its archives remain accessible.[8] See also: BuzzFeed. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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California Globe Generally unreliable Request for comment 2021

2021

There is consensus that The California Globe is generally unreliable. Editors note the lack of substantial editorial process, the lack of evidence for fact-checking, and the bias present in the site's material. Editors also note the highly opinionated nature of the site as evidence against its reliability. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Canary Generally unreliable Request for comment 2021

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2021

There is consensus that The Canary is generally unreliable. Its reporting is sensationalist at times; selective reporting, a left-wing bias, and a poor distinction between editorial and news content were also noted. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Cato Institute No consensus 1 2 Stale discussions

2015

The Cato Institute is considered generally reliable for its opinion. Some editors consider the Cato Institute an authoritative source on libertarianism in the United States. There is no consensus on whether it is generally reliable on other topics. Most editors consider the Cato Institute biased or opinionated, so its uses should be attributed. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
CBS News (CBS) Generally reliable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2023

CBS News is the news division of CBS. It is considered generally reliable. Some editors note, however, that its television content may include superficial coverage, which might not qualify under WP:MEDRS. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
CelebrityNetWorth (CNW)
WP:CELEBRITYNETWORTH 📌
WP:CNW 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2018

There is consensus that CelebrityNetWorth is generally unreliable. CelebrityNetWorth does not disclose its methodology, and its accuracy has been criticized by The New York Times.[9] 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) No consensus Request for comment 2020

2020

The Center for Economic and Policy Research is an economic policy think tank. Though its articles are regularly written by subject-matter experts in economics and are frequently cited by reliable sources, most editors consider the CEPR biased or opinionated, so its uses should be attributed. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Centre for Research on Globalisation (CRG, Global Research, globalresearch.ca) Blacklisted Generally unreliable Spam blacklist request 2019

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2019

Due to persistent abuse, Global Research is on the Wikipedia spam blacklist, and links must be whitelisted before they can be used. The Centre for Research on Globalisation is the organization that operates the Global Research website (globalresearch.ca, not to be confused with GlobalSecurity.org). The CRG is considered generally unreliable due to its propagation of conspiracy theories and lack of editorial oversight. It is biased or opinionated, and its content is likely to constitute undue weight. As it often covers fringe material, parity of sources should be considered. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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CESNUR (Centro Studi sulle Nuove Religioni, Center for Studies on New Religions, Bitter Winter)
WP:CESNUR 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2022

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2022

CESNUR is an apologia site for new religious movements, and thus is inherently unreliable in its core area due to conflicts of interest. There is also consensus that its content is unreliable on its own merits. CESNUR has an online magazine, Bitter Winter, that is also considered generally unreliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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China Daily
WP:CHINADAILY 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2021

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2021

China Daily is a publication owned by the Chinese Communist Party. The 2021 RfC found narrow consensus against deprecating China Daily, owing to the lack of available usable sources for Chinese topics. There is consensus that China Daily may be used, cautiously and with good editorial judgment, as a source for the position of the Chinese authorities and the Chinese Communist Party; as a source for the position of China Daily itself; as a source for facts about non-political events in mainland China, while noting that (a) China Daily's interpretation of those facts is likely to contain political spin, and (b) China Daily's omission of details from a story should not be used to determine that such details are untruthful; and, with great caution, as a supplementary (but not sole) source for facts about political events of mainland China. Editors agree that when using this source, context matters a great deal and the facts should be separated from China Daily's view about those facts. It is best practice to use in-text attribution and inline citations when sourcing content to China Daily. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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China Global Television Network (CGTN, CCTV International)
WP:CGTN 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2020

RevertList request 2020 Edit filter change 2020 1 2

2020

China Global Television Network was deprecated in the 2020 RfC for publishing false or fabricated information. Many editors consider CGTN a propaganda outlet, and some editors express concern over CGTN's airing of forced confessions. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Christian Science Monitor (CSM, CS Monitor)
WP:CSMONITOR 📌
Generally reliable 20[j] Stale discussions

2016

The Christian Science Monitor is considered generally reliable for news. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
CliffsNotes No consensus 1 2 Stale discussions

2018

CliffsNotes is a study guide. Editors consider CliffsNotes usable for superficial analyses of literature, and recommend supplementing CliffsNotes citations with additional sources. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Climate Feedback Generally reliable 1 2 3 4

2020

Climate Feedback is a fact-checking website that is considered generally reliable for topics related to climate change. It discloses its methodologies, is certified by the International Fact-Checking Network, and has been endorsed by other reliable sources. Most editors do not consider Climate Feedback a self-published source due to its high reviewer requirements. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
CNET (pre–October 2020) Generally reliable Request for comment 2023 17[k]

2023

CNET is considered generally reliable for its technology-related articles prior to its acquisition by Red Ventures in October 2020. In 2023, Red Ventures began deleting thousands of old CNET articles; you may have to use the Internet Archive to access this content.[10] 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
CNET (October 2020–October 2022) No consensus Request for comment 2023

2023

CNET was acquired by digital marketing company Red Ventures in October 2020, leading to a deterioration in editorial standards. Staff writers were pressured by company executives to publish content more favorably to advertisers in order to benefit Red Ventures' business dealings; this included both news stories and reviews. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
CNET (November 2022–present)
WP:CNET 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2023

2023

In November 2022, CNET began deploying an experimental AI tool to rapidly generate articles riddled with factual inaccuracies and affiliate links, with the purpose of increasing SEO rankings. CNET never formally disclosed of its use of AI until Futurism and The Verge published reports exposing its actions. More than 70 finance-related articles written by the AI tool were published under the byline "CNET Money Staff", and Red Ventures issued corrections to over half of them amidst mounting pressure. CNET has since announced it would pause the use of its AI tool "for now", but concerns over its advertiser-driven editorial content remain unresolved. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
CNN (Cable News Network)
WP:RSPCNN 📌
Generally reliable Request for comment 2019 Request for comment 2020

+19[l]

2024

There is consensus that news broadcast or published by CNN is generally reliable. However, iReport consists solely of user-generated content, and talk show content should be treated as opinion pieces. Some editors consider CNN biased, though not to the extent that it affects reliability. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Coda Media (Coda Story) Generally reliable Request for comment 2021

2021

A 2021 RfC found consensus that Coda Media is generally reliable for factual reporting. A few editors consider Coda Media a biased source for international politics related to the U.S., as it has received funding from the National Endowment for Democracy, though not to the extent that it affects reliability. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
CoinDesk
WP:COINDESK 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2018 Request for comment 2019

1 2 3 4

2023

There is consensus that CoinDesk should not be used to establish notability for article topics, and that it should be avoided in favor of more mainstream sources. Check CoinDesk articles for conflict of interest disclosures, and verify whether their parent company at the time (previously Digital Currency Group, now Bullion) has an ownership stake in a company covered by CoinDesk.[11] 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Common Sense Media (CSM)
WP:CSM 📌
Generally reliable 1 2 3

2020

There is consensus that Common Sense Media is generally reliable for entertainment reviews. As an advocacy organization, Common Sense Media is biased or opinionated, and its statements should generally be attributed. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Consortium News Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5

2019

There is consensus that Consortium News is generally unreliable. Certain articles (particularly those by Robert Parry) may be considered self-published, as it is unclear if any independent editorial review occurred. The outlet is known to lean towards uncritically repeating claims that are fringe, demonstrably false, or have been described by mainstream outlets as "conspiracy theories." 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Conversation
WP:THECONVERSATION 📌
Generally reliable 1 2 3 Stale discussions

2019

The Conversation publishes articles from academics who are subject-matter experts. It is generally reliable for subjects in the authors' areas of expertise. Opinions published in The Conversation should be handled with WP:RSOPINION. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Cosmopolitan No consensus 1 2 3 4 5 Stale discussions

2019

There is no consensus on the reliability of Cosmopolitan. It is generally regarded as a situational source, which means context is important. The treatment of Cosmopolitan as a source should be decided on a case-by-case basis, depending on the article and the information to be verified. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Correo del Orinoco Generally unreliable Request for comment 2023

2023

There is consensus that Correo del Orinoco is generally unreliable because it is used to amplify misleading and/or false information. Many editors consider Correo del Orinoco to be used by the Venezuelan government to promulgate propaganda due to its connection to the Bolivarian Communication and Information System. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
CounterPunch
WP:COUNTERPUNCH 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2021 Request for comment 2022

12[m]

2022

CounterPunch is a left-wing political opinion magazine. Despite the fact that the publication has an editorial board, there is no effective editorial control over the content of the publication, so articles should be treated as self-published sources. As a consequence, the articles should generally be avoided and should not be used to establish notability unless published by subject-matter experts writing about subjects within their domain of expertise, in which case they may be considered reliable for facts. Citing CounterPunch for third-party claims about living persons is not allowed. All articles on CounterPunch must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, in particular for due weight, and opinions must be attributed. Some articles in the publication promote conspiracy theories and historical denialism, but there was no consensus to deprecate the outlet based on the most recent RfC. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Cracked.com Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5

2015

Cracked.com is a humor website. There is consensus that Cracked.com is generally unreliable. When Cracked.com cites another source for an article, it is preferable for editors to read and cite that source instead. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Cradle
WP:THECRADLE 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2024

RevertList request 2024 Edit filter change 2024 1

2024

The Cradle is an online magazine focusing on West Asia/Middle East-related topics. It was deprecated in the 2024 RfC due to a history of publishing conspiracy theories and wide referencing of other deprecated sources while doing so. Editors consider The Cradle to have a poor reputation for fact-checking. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Crunchbase
WP:CRUNCHBASE 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2019

RevertList request 2019 Edit filter change 2021 1 2

2019

In the 2019 RfC, there was consensus to deprecate Crunchbase, but also to continue allowing external links to the website. A significant proportion of Crunchbase's data is user-generated content. The technical details are that it is only listed on User:XLinkBot/RevertReferencesList, so citations to Crunchbase are only automatically reverted if they are in ref tags in addition to meeting the standard criteria. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Daily Beast
WP:DAILYBEAST 📌
No consensus 1 2 3 4 5 6

2023

There is no consensus on the reliability of The Daily Beast. Most editors consider The Daily Beast a biased or opinionated source. Some editors advise particular caution when using this source for controversial statements of fact related to living persons. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Daily Caller
WP:DAILYCALLER 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2019

RevertList request 2019 Edit filter change 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2019

The Daily Caller was deprecated in the 2019 RfC, which showed consensus that the site publishes false or fabricated information. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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The Daily Dot
WP:DAILYDOT 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2022

10[n]

2022

There is no consensus regarding the general reliability of The Daily Dot, though it is considered fine for citing non-contentious claims of fact. Some editors have objected to its tone or consider it to be biased or opinionated; there is community consensus that attribution should be used in topics where the source is known to be biased or when the source is used to support contentious claims of fact. Consider whether content from this publication constitutes due weight before citing it in an article. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Daily Express
WP:DAILYEXPRESS 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5 6

2020

The Daily Express is a tabloid with a number of similarities to the Daily Mail. It is considered generally unreliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Daily Kos
WP:DAILYKOS 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3

2017

There is consensus that Daily Kos should generally be avoided as a source, especially for controversial political topics where better sources are available. As an activism blog that publishes user-generated content with a progressive point of view, many editors consider Daily Kos to inappropriately blur news reporting and opinion. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Daily Mail (MailOnline)
WP:DAILYMAIL 📌
WP:RSPDM 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2017 Request for comment 2019 Request for comment 2020

52[o] RevertList request 2018 6[p]

2022

In the 2017 RfC, the Daily Mail was the first source to be deprecated on Wikipedia, and the decision was challenged and reaffirmed in the 2019 RfC. There is consensus that the Daily Mail (including its online version, MailOnline) is generally unreliable, and its use as a reference is generally prohibited, especially when other sources exist that are more reliable. As a result, the Daily Mail should not be used for determining notability, nor should it be used as a source in articles. The Daily Mail has a "reputation for poor fact checking, sensationalism, and flat-out fabrication". The Daily Mail may be used in rare cases in an about-self fashion. Some editors regard the Daily Mail as reliable historically, so old articles may be used in a historical context. (Note that dailymail.co.uk is not trustworthy as a source of past content that was printed in the Daily Mail.) The restriction is often incorrectly interpreted as a "ban" on the Daily Mail. The deprecation includes other editions of the UK Daily Mail, such as the Irish and Scottish editions. The UK Daily Mail is not to be confused with other publications named Daily Mail that are unaffiliated with the UK paper. The dailymail.com domain was previously used by the unaffiliated Charleston Daily Mail, and reference links to that publication are still present.
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Daily Mirror (Mirror)
WP:DAILYMIRROR 📌
No consensus 1 2 3 4 5

2020

The Daily Mirror, also known just as the Mirror, is a tabloid newspaper that publishes tabloid journalism. There is no consensus on whether its reliability is comparable to that of British tabloids such as the Daily Mail and The Sun. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Daily NK
WP:DAILYNK 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2022

2022

The Daily NK is an online newspaper based in South Korea that reports on stories based inside of North Korea. There is no consensus as to if it should be deprecated or used with attribution. There is a consensus that this source, as well as all other sources reporting on North Korea, is generally unreliable. However, due to a paucity of readily accessible information on North Korea, as well as a perception that Daily NK is not more unreliable than other sources on the topic, it can be used as a source, albeit with great caution. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Daily Star (UK)
WP:DAILYSTAR 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2020

Edit filter change 2020 1 2 3 4

2020

The Daily Star was deprecated in the 2020 RfC due to its reputation for publishing false or fabricated information. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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The Daily Telegraph (UK) (The Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph) Generally reliable Request for comment 2022 Request for comment 2024

22[q]

Discussion in progress

2024

There is consensus that The Daily Telegraph (also known as The Telegraph) is generally reliable. Some editors believe that The Daily Telegraph is biased or opinionated for politics. Unrelated to The Daily Telegraph (Sydney). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Daily Wire Generally unreliable Request for comment 2021

1 2 3 4

2021

There is a strong consensus that The Daily Wire is generally unreliable for factual reporting. Detractors note the site's tendency to share stories that are taken out of context or are improperly verified.[12][13] 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Deadline Hollywood
WP:RSPDEADLINE 📌
Generally reliable 1 2 3 4 5 6 Stale discussions

2019

Deadline Hollywood is considered generally reliable for entertainment-related articles. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Debrett's Generally reliable Request for comment 2020

1

2020

There is consensus that Debrett's is reliable for genealogical information. However, their defunct "People of Today" section is considered to be not adequately independent as the details were solicited from the subjects. Editors have also raised concerns that this section included paid coverage. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Democracy Now! No consensus 1 2 3 4 5 Stale discussions

2013

There is no consensus on the reliability of Democracy Now!. Most editors consider Democracy Now! a partisan source whose statements should be attributed. Syndicated content published by Democracy Now! should be evaluated by the reliability of its original publisher. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Deseret News Generally reliable 1 2 3 4

2022

The Deseret News is considered generally reliable for local news. It is owned by a subsidiary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and there is no consensus on whether the Deseret News is independent of the LDS Church. The publication's statements on topics regarding the LDS Church should be attributed. The Deseret News includes a supplement, the Church News, which is considered a primary source as an official publication of the LDS Church. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Deutsche Welle (DW, DW-TV) Generally reliable 1 2 3

2022

Deutsche Welle is a German state-owned international broadcaster. It is considered generally reliable. Some editors consider that the quality of DW depends on the language edition. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Dexerto
WP:DEXERTO 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2019 Request for comment 2023

1 2

2023

Dexerto is a website covering gaming news, internet personalities, and entertainment. Editors agree that it is a tabloid publication that rarely engages in serious journalism; while it may be used as a source on a case-by-case basis (with some editors arguing for the reliability of its esports coverage), it is usually better to find an alternative source, and it is rarely suitable for use on BLPs or to establish notability. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Digital Spy Generally reliable 1 2 3 4 5

A

Stale discussions

2012

There is consensus that Digital Spy is generally reliable for entertainment and popular culture. Consider whether the information from this source constitutes due or undue weight. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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The Diplomat
WP:THEDIPLOMAT 📌
Generally reliable 1 2

2020

There is consensus that The Diplomat is generally reliable. Opinion pieces should be evaluated by WP:RSOPINION and WP:NEWSBLOG. Some editors have expressed concern on their reliability for North Korea-related topics. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Discogs
WP:DISCOGS 📌
WP:RSDISCOGS 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2019

1 2 3 4 5

2019

The content on Discogs is user-generated, and is therefore generally unreliable. There was consensus against deprecating Discogs in a 2019 RfC, as editors noted that external links to the site may be appropriate. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Distractify Generally unreliable 1 2 3

2023

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. Editors should especially refrain from using it in BLPs. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Dotdash Meredith (About.com, The Balance, Lifewire, The Spruce, ThoughtCo, TripSavvy, Verywell) No consensus Spam blacklist request 2018

+17[r]

2020

Dotdash Meredith (formerly known as About.com) operates a network of websites. Editors find the quality of articles published by About.com to be inconsistent. Some editors recommend treating About.com articles as self-published sources, and only using articles published by established experts. About.com also previously served as a Wikipedia mirror; using republished Wikipedia content is considered circular sourcing. In 2017, the About.com website became defunct and some of its content was moved to Dotdash Meredith's current website brands.[14][15] Due to persistent abuse, verywellfamily.com, verywellhealth.com, and verywellmind.com are on the Wikipedia spam blacklist, and links must be whitelisted before they can be used. See also: Investopedia.
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The Economist Generally reliable Request for comment 2022

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2022

Most editors consider The Economist generally reliable. The Economist publishes exclusively articles in editorial voice with no byline, with a few featured commentary pieces by pseudonymous bylines, and publishes magazine blogs and several podcasts, which should be handled by following the respective guidelines. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Electronic Intifada (EI) Generally unreliable Request for comment 2024

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2024

There is consensus that The Electronic Intifada is generally unreliable with respect to its reputation for accuracy, fact-checking, and error-correction. Almost all editors consider The Electronic Intifada a biased and opinionated source, so their statements should be attributed. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Encyclopædia Britannica (Encyclopædia Britannica Online)
WP:BRITANNICA 📌
No consensus 15[s]

2022

There is no consensus regarding the reliability of the Encyclopædia Britannica (including its online edition, Encyclopædia Britannica Online). Its editorial process includes fact checking and publishing corrections. Encyclopædia Britannica is a tertiary source. Some online entries are written by subject matter experts, while others are written by freelancers or editors, and entries should be evaluated on an individual basis. 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. Content authorship is disclosed in the article history. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Encyclopædia Iranica Generally reliable 1 2 3 4 5

2022

The Encyclopædia Iranica is considered generally reliable for Iran-related topics. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Encyclopaedia Metallum (Metal Archives, MA)
WP:METALLUM 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2

2016

Encyclopaedia Metallum is user-generated and so best avoided. It is listed at Wikipedia:WikiProject Albums/Sources § Unreliable sources. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Encyclopedia Astronautica No consensus Request for comment 2023

2023

Encyclopedia Astronautica is a website on space history. A 2023 RfC found no consensus on the reliability of the site. There appears to be a consensus that this is a valuable resource, but it lacks editorial oversight, contains errors, and is no longer updated. Caution needs to taken in using this source. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Engadget Generally reliable 1

A

Stale discussions

2012

Engadget is considered generally reliable for technology-related articles. Its statements should be attributed. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Entertainment Weekly (EW) Generally reliable 1 2 3

A

Stale discussions

2018

Entertainment Weekly is considered generally reliable for entertainment-related articles. There is no consensus on whether it is reliable for other topics. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Entrepreneur (Entrepreneur India) No consensus Request for comment 2020 1

2021

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.com 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. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
The Epoch Times (New Tang Dynasty Television, Vision Times, Vision China Times)
WP:EPOCHTIMES 📌
Deprecated Request for comment 2019

RevertList request 2019 Edit filter change 2020 Edit filter change 2023 Edit filter change 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2022

The Epoch Times was deprecated in the 2019 RfC. Most editors classify The Epoch Times as an advocacy group for the Falun Gong, and consider the publication a biased or opinionated source that frequently publishes conspiracy theories as fact.
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Ethnicity of Celebs Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4

2024

There is consensus that Ethnicity of Celebs (ethnicelebs.com) is generally unreliable as user-generated content with no claim of accuracy or fact-checking. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Evening Standard (London Evening Standard) No consensus 1 2 3 4 5 6 Stale discussions

2018

There is no consensus on the reliability of the Evening Standard. Despite being a free newspaper, it is generally considered more reliable than most British tabloids and middle-market newspapers. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Examiner.com Blacklisted Generally unreliable Spam blacklist request 2009

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2014

Due to persistent abuse, Examiner.com is on the Wikipedia spam blacklist, and links must be whitelisted before they can be used. Examiner.com is considered a self-published source, as it has minimal editorial oversight. Most editors believe the site has a poor reputation for accuracy and fact-checking. Prior to 2004, the examiner.com domain was used by The San Francisco Examiner, which has moved to a different domain. Examiner.com was shut down in 2016; website content is no longer accessible unless archived. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Facebook
WP:RSPFB 📌
WP:RSPFACEBOOK 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2020

27[t]

2021

Facebook is considered generally unreliable because it is a self-published source with no editorial oversight. In the 2020 RfC, there was consensus to add an edit filter to warn users who attempt to cite Facebook as a source, and no consensus on whether Facebook citations should be automatically reverted with XLinkBot. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) No consensus Request for comment 2010

1 2 3 4 5

Stale discussions

2014

There is no consensus on the reliability of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting. However, there is strong consensus that publications from FAIR should not be used to support exceptional claims regarding living persons. Most editors consider FAIR a biased or opinionated source whose statements should be attributed and generally treated as opinions. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
FamilySearch Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5 6

2018

FamilySearch operates a genealogy site that incorporates a large amount of user-generated content. Editors see no evidence that FamilySearch performs fact-checking, and believe that the site has a questionable reputation for accuracy. FamilySearch also hosts primary source documents, such as birth certificates, which may be usable in limited situations, as well as a large collection of digitized books, which should be evaluated on their own for reliability. When using primary source documents from FamilySearch, follow WP:BLPPRIMARY and avoid interpreting them with original research. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Famous Birthdays
WP:FAMOUSBIRTHDAYS 📌
WP:FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS 📌
Blacklisted Generally unreliable Spam blacklist request 2019

1 2 3 4 5

2019

Due to persistent abuse, Famous Birthdays is on the Wikipedia spam blacklist, and links must be whitelisted before they can be used. There is consensus that Famous Birthdays is generally unreliable. Famous Birthdays does not provide sources for its content, claim to have an editorial team, or claim to perform fact-checking. Do not use this site for information regarding living persons. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Fandom wikis (Wikia, Wikicities)
WP:FANDOM 📌
WP:RSPWIKIA 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

A

2019

Fandom (formerly Wikia and Wikicities) wikis are considered generally unreliable because open wikis are self-published sources. Although citing Wikia as a source is against policy, copying Fandom content into Wikipedia is permissible if it is published under a compatible license (some wikis may use licenses like CC BY-NC and CC BY-NC-ND, which are incompatible). Use the {{Fandom content}} template to provide the necessary attribution in these cases, and ensure the article meets Wikipedia's policies and guidelines after copying.
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The Federalist Generally unreliable Request for comment 2021

2021

The Federalist is generally unreliable for facts due to its partisan nature and its promotion of conspiracy theories. However, it may be usable for attributed opinions. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Financial Times (FT) Generally reliable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Stale discussions

2018

The Financial Times is considered generally reliable. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Find a Grave Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5 6

2021

The content on Find a Grave is user-generated,[16] and is therefore considered generally unreliable. Links to Find a Grave may sometimes be included in the external links section of articles, when the site offers valuable additional content, such as images not permitted for use on Wikipedia. Take care that the Find a Grave page does not itself contain prohibited content, such as copyright violations. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Findmypast Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4 5

2019

Findmypast is a genealogy site that hosts transcribed primary source documents, which is covered under WP:BLPPRIMARY. The site's birth and death certificate records include the event's date of registration, not the date of the event itself. Editors caution against interpreting the documents with original research and note that the transcription process may introduce errors. Findmypast also hosts user-generated family trees, which are unreliable. The Wikipedia Library previously offered access to Findmypast. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Flags of the World (FOTW)
WP:FOTW 📌
Generally unreliable 1 2 3 4

A

2013

Flags of the World has been written off as an unreliable source in general. Although some of its pages might refer to reliable sources, it is self-published content without editorial oversight, and the hosts "disclaim any responsibility about the veracity and accuracy of the contents of the website." 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Flickr Generally unreliable 1 2 3

2020

Most photos on Flickr are anonymous, self-published, and unverifiable, and should not be used at all for verifying information in articles (although properly-licensed photos from Flickr can be used to illustrate articles). 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. Note that one cannot make interpretations from Flickr photos, even from verified sources, because that is original research. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Forbes
WP:FORBES 📌
Generally reliable +10[u]

2024

Forbes and Forbes.com include articles written by their staff, which are written with editorial oversight, and are generally reliable. This excludes articles written by Forbes.com contributors or "Senior Contributors". Forbes also publishes various "top" lists which can be referenced in articles. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Forbes.com contributors
WP:FORBESCON 📌
Generally unreliable 16[v]

2022

Most content on Forbes.com is written by contributors or "Senior Contributors" with minimal editorial oversight, and is generally unreliable. Editors show consensus for treating Forbes.com contributor articles as self-published sources, unless the article was written by a subject-matter expert. Forbes.com contributor articles should never be used for third-party claims about living persons. Forbes Councils, being pay-to-publish and similarly lacking oversight, also fall into this category. Articles that have also been published in the print edition of Forbes are excluded, and are considered generally reliable. Check the byline to determine whether an article is written by a "Forbes Staff" member, "Contributor", "Senior Contributor", or "Subscriber". In addition, check underneath the byline to see whether it was published in a print issue of Forbes. Previously, Forbes.com contributor articles could have been identified by their URL beginning in "forbes.com/sites"; the URL no longer distinguishes them, as Forbes staff articles have also been moved under "/sites". See also: Forbes. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
Fox News[w] (news excluding politics and science)
WP:FOXNEWS 📌
No consensus Request for comment 2010 Request for comment 2020 Request for comment 2023

14[x]

2024

Historically, there has been consensus that Fox News is generally reliable for news coverage on topics other than politics and science. However, many editors expressed concerns about the reliability of Fox News for any topic in a 2023 RFC. No formal consensus was reached on the matter, though. See also: Fox News (politics and science), Fox News (talk shows). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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Fox News[w] (politics and science)
WP:FOXNEWSPOLITICS 📌
Generally unreliable Request for comment 2010 Request for comment 2020 Request for comment 2022 Request for comment 2023

26[y]

2024

There is consensus Fox News is generally unreliable for the reporting of politics, especially from November 2020 onwards. On the matter of science, and on the matter of pre-November 2020 politics, there is a consensus that the reliability of Fox News is unclear and that additional considerations apply to its use. As a result, Fox News is considered marginally reliable and generally does not qualify as a "high-quality source" for the purpose of substantiating exceptional claims in these topic areas. Editors perceive Fox News to be biased or opinionated for politics; use in-text attribution for opinions. See also: Fox News (news excluding politics and science), Fox News (talk shows). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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2020

Fox News talk shows, including Hannity, Tucker Carlson Tonight, The Ingraham Angle, and Fox & Friends, should not be used for statements of fact but can sometimes be used for attributed opinions. See also: Fox News (news excluding politics and science), Fox News (politics and science). 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
FrontPage Magazine (FPM, FrontPageMag.com)
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2022

In the 2020 RfC, there was unanimous consensus to deprecate FrontPage Magazine. Editors consider the publication generally unreliable, and believe that its opinions should be assigned little to no weight. The publication is considered biased or opinionated. 1 HTTPS links HTTP links
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