Popular Mechanics
Score Card
Popular Mechanics delivers science and tech content as a legacy publication. Established in 1902, it operates under Hearst Digital Media from New York, NY.
With a trust rating of 28.27% across 24 out of the 30 categories we investigated, it ranks in the 45th percentile for broad publications. It earned passing trust ratings in 3D Printers and Electric Scooters but faced fake testing in 10 categories, such as Webcams, Drones, and Fans, leading to a “Fake Tester” classification.
Revenue comes from affiliate disclosures and sponsored content, supplemented by a branded store.
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Publication Trust Rating
28.27
%
Best Known For
#10
3D Printer•
72.02%
#83
Air Purifier•
21.35%
#55
Blender•
20.55%
#62
Coffee Maker•
24.55%
#79
Drones•
17.35%
#76
Electric Bikes•
19.35%
#27
Electric Scooters•
62.68%
#43
Fans•
17.35%
#91
Headphones•
44.55%
#78
Keyboard•
25.35%
#121
Mouse•
13.35%
#66
Webcams•
12.55%