Forbes

Score Card

Forbes delivers business and general news coverage as a longstanding publication. Founded in 1917, it operates under Forbes Media LLC.

The site scored 34.96% trustworthiness across 27 categories out of the 30 we investigated, placing it in the 59th percentile for broad publications. While it ranked 3rd in Cell Phone Insurance (though it still received a medicore Trust Rating) , fake testing was identified in nine categories, such as Keyboards and TVs, earning it a “Fake Tester” classification.

Revenue sources include affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and a branded store, all without ads.

Company Website

Year founded

1917

Headquarters

New York, New York, United States

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Publication Trust Rating

34.96

%

Best Known For

#3
Cell Phone Insurance

t 22.6%
#16
Air Conditioners

t 58.6%
#50
Computer Monitors

t 42.2%
#65
Gaming Chairs

t 26.6%
#75
Gaming Headset

t 30.6%
#54
Office Chairs

t 34.2%
#37
Printers

t 42.6%
#73
Projectors

t 26.6%
#54
Router

t 62.2%
#73
Soundbar

t 26.6%
#78
Speakers

t 33%
#92
TVs

t 18.2%
#60
Vacuum Cleaners

t 42.2%
#36
3D Printer

t 42.6%
#37
Air Purifier

t 46.6%
#60
Blender

t 18.6%
#45
Coffee Maker

t 44.87%
#72
Drones

t 22.6%
#69
Electric Bikes

t 22.6%
#28
Electric Scooters

t 62.6%
#50
Fans

t 14.2%
#73
Headphones

t 47.93%
#74
Keyboard

t 26.6%
#116
Mouse

t 14.6%
#33
VPN

t 54.2%
#55
Webcams

t 21%