AllSides
How we determined this rating:
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Independent Review
- Community Feedback: ratings
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Blind Survey: Aug 2023
- AllSides has high confidence in this bias rating.
Unless otherwise noted, this bias rating refers only to online news coverage, not TV, print, or radio content.
Learn about our bias rating methodsBias Rating | Mixed |
Type | News Media |
Region | National |
Website | allsides.com |
@AllSidesNow | |
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About AllSides's Bias Rating
AllSides is a news media source with an AllSides Media Bias Rating™ of Mixed.
What a "Mixed" Rating Means
Sources with an AllSides Media Bias Rating of Mixed aggregate news or content from sources with biases on the left, center, and right to transparently provide multiple perspectives. This rating is given to sources that curate journalistic articles. This does not mean the source never misses or omits a perspective, or that it perfectly shows all possible perspectives.
Learn more about Mixed ratingsDetails
AllSides uses its media bias ratings, which are powered by a balance of input from experts and ordinary people across the political spectrum, to curate balanced news from the left, center, and right. Every day, AllSides publishes 33.3% articles from news sources rated Left or Lean Left, 33.3% from sources rated Center, and 33.3% from sources rated Lean Right or Right.
Bias Reviews
We use multiple methods to analyze sources. Learn how we rate media bias.- AllSides Curates Balanced News from the Left, Center, Right: 2023 Analysis
- AllSides Rated Center in Aug. 2023 Blind Bias Survey
AllSides Curates Balanced News from the Left, Center, Right: 2023 Analysis
A 2023 homepage analysis of AllSides found 33% of articles were aggregated from outlets we rate Lean Left or Left, 33% from the center, and 34% from the right — showing a near-perfect mix of balanced sources.
AllSides has found the majority of news aggregators analyzed Lean Left, including Google News, Apple News, and Bing News.
AllSides Rated Center in Aug. 2023 Blind Bias Survey
AllSides was rated Center (0.43) by respondents across the political spectrum in the Aug. 2023 Blind Bias Survey.
AllSides was rated Center on average across all bias groups - Democrats, Independents, and Republicans — as well as among those who rate their own bias as Left, Lean Left, Center, Lean Right, or Right. The result means AllSides itself meets the criteria for AllSides' Balance Certification™ program for Blind Bias Survey results. A total of 735 respondents rated AllSides.
AllSides rates itself as having a Mixed bias, a designation we give to outlets that specifically curate diverse perspectives.
Community Feedback
Feedback does not determine ratings, but may trigger deeper review.As of April 2024, people have voted on the AllSides Media Bias Rating for AllSides. On average, those who disagree with our rating think this source has a Center bias.
Confidence Level
Confidence is determined by how many reviews have been applied and consistency of data.As of April 2024, AllSides has high confidence in our Mixed rating for AllSides. Two or more bias reviews have affirmed this rating or the source is transparent about bias.
Additional Information
AllSides provides balanced news, media bias ratings, and opportunities for civil discourse.
By providing a breadth of perspectives on today's news, issues and opinions, AllSides frees people from filter bubbles so they can better understand the world — and each other.
Making media bias transparent and showing a story from more than one viewpoint helps people to think for themselves instead of being unfairly manipulated. Bias is only dangerous when it's hidden and delivered as unbiased truth. AllSides uses its patented media bias methodology to provide media bias ratings for thousands of outlets and writers.
AllSides is transparent about the biases of its staff and funding sources. For more, see our About page.