Ad Fontes - Media Bias Chart Reviews

by Ricardo In Phoenix

Fix this. No excuse for this nonsense

by Stlrod2

They have breitbart, Fox News, and the daily wire, as way more reputable than TYT. Absolutely a hit piece. I’ve seen this chart degrade with each passing year. This is almost as useless as using a spoon to cut a steak.

by Kwokhowzer

I downloaded AdFontes because it was difficult and inconvenient to use the browser version on my phone, but in AdFontes, I was met with a never ending loading screen and a buffer animation that circled on for ages and ages.

I gave a 1 star because I want AdFontes to get fixed. The purpose of AdFontes is important, and hopefully more 1 star reviews can amplify the magnitude of the issue and help push for an expedited solution.

by ________________333

why do you need an app. I won’t even get to the fact that it’s completely broken and the user can’t get past the loading screen. but the most important question is, why do you even need an app? sullying your good name. shame

by Inkman2002

When I open AdFontes all I get is a loading screen but nothing else happens. Have tried to uninstall and reinstall but that ended up netting the same result.

by Shaybeanz

Works on desktop hoping AdFontes works soon 🥲

by XMattForever

If you’re looking for a Media Bias Chart that factors in how often a source passes or fails a Fact Checker then you need to look somewhere else. Ad Fontes Reliability rating has nothing to do with how factual the source is. CNN for instance is listed as a highly reliable source even though they have failed a lot of fact checks. WSJ is another source rated high that has failed a good amount of fact checks. Common Dreams which hasnt failed any fact checks is rated on the same level as Fox News which has failed a ton of fact checks. Matter of fact if you click to open Common Dreams sample scores, the articles they provide don’t lead you to a fact checker like Politifact, it leads you to the article itself.

If you’re looking for a Media Bias Chart that uses number of passes or failed fact checkers to determine how factual a source is, go with Media Bias Fact Check. They show you exactly which articles that the source failed a fact checker.

by Chonky.cat

Takes forever to load, unlike the site requires a login and a *nasty* binding arbitration clause that makes me question the integrity. I miss the old days of the chart. Oh well.

by Kafelatte

Disappointed that it only works horizontally. More disappointed that the text is small and the logos on the chart are mostly unreadable. It needs zoom! Looking forward to an improved version.

by Ashasnana

Really want to use this valuable app but it will not load.

by A Guy With Game

I don’t have a paid membership but I do have a membership on the website. I don’t know how to sign in. What’s the point of AdFontes if it locks you out and takes you to the website that also locks you out. Either have me sign in or play ads.

by BitingChaos

AdFontes is hard-coded to load upside-down (bottom on the right), and ignores device orientation.

Why would a developer even take the time to do something like that?

by Grandoldfox

As of 7/24/23 AdFontes is still not operational. I love what Ad Fontes does and being able to refer to their information on my iPhone was important to me. Hope this gets fixed soon!

by Kristily

I have always loved Ad Fontes. AdFontes is handy, but even when I zoom in all the way, I still can't read most of the logos.

by Strangebruhi

I can’t get into AdFontes , it just loads and loads

I gave 4 stars because I think AdFontes and mission is incredibly important and valuable.

by Jed Regenwether

I am looking for any reliable resource to separate the chaff from the cream. The truth from the Scandalslut sensational stream. This is a matter not only have national security but of sanctity humanity and future. Ad Fontes. We need more like you and we need more impact. And we need constant improvement and vigilance

by GLGreen Lantern

One of the best resources we have for determining bias in news media making it easier to discern which sources should be trusted, now as an app!

by Lou143

I appreciate these ratings, especially during recent times, to help me understand where the news I read/watch comes from so I can be sure to find the best balance that will offer me more facts and less opinion. Thank you! Well done on AdFontes so the most recent ratings can be seen! - clsm

by Smokey102977

I only use mobile devices and the online version was difficult to use. AdFontes works great for mobile devices.

by ChristianeV

Love the online charts. Need this on my phone!

by All Hail King Paimon

It takes a lot of heart and trueness to do what’s right. This organization encapsulates integrity with its rigorous and methodical media bias research. Thank you Ad Fontes!