Credibility Scoring

Know the Credibility at a Glance

TruthCheck's credibility score provides a clear 0-100 rating that instantly shows how trustworthy a source or claim is. Make informed decisions based on data.

How the Credibility Score Works

Our AI analyzes multiple factors to generate a comprehensive credibility rating

Credibility Score Scale

0-20

Unreliable

Likely misinformation

21-40

Questionable

Verify with caution

41-60

Mixed

Check multiple sources

61-80

Reliable

Generally trustworthy

81-100

Highly Reliable

Verified authoritative

What We Analyze

Source Reputation

Historical accuracy, editorial standards, fact-check record, and domain authority.

Citation Analysis

Quality and number of sources cited, cross-reference frequency, and source diversity.

Author Credibility

Author expertise, historical accuracy, credentials, and publication history.

Timeliness

Publication date, data freshness, and whether time-sensitive claims are current.

Score Breakdown & Details

Every score comes with a detailed explanation

Detailed Breakdown

See exactly what factors contributed to the score

Each credibility score includes a full breakdown showing source reputation (30%), citation quality (25%), author credibility (25%), and timeliness (20%). You see exactly what we analyzed and how much each factor weighted.

Context Included

Understand the nuances behind each rating

Scores aren't just numbers. Each rating includes contextual explanations like "Source has 15-year track record with 92% accuracy" or "Claim cites 3 outdated studies."

Recommendation

Clear guidance on how to use the information

Every score includes a practical recommendation: "Use as primary source," "Verify with additional sources," or "Exercise caution - multiple red flags identified."

Red Flags

Specific warnings when issues are detected

When we detect issues like unverifiable claims, emotional manipulation, or known misinformation patterns, we highlight them explicitly so you can make an informed decision.

Use Cases

Apply credibility scoring across multiple scenarios

News Verification

Before sharing a news story, quickly check the source's credibility score and understand its reliability.

  • Verify before sharing
  • Source background checks
  • Citation verification

Business Research

Evaluate sources for market research, competitive analysis, and strategic decision-making.

  • Market intelligence
  • Source reliability
  • Data validation

Academic Research

Validate sources for papers, arguments, and academic work to ensure scholarly integrity.

  • Citation checking
  • Peer review support
  • Source ranking

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