The Spruce

The Spruce is a niche lifestyle advice publication focusing on lifestyle and home content. Founded in 2017, this publication operates under Dotdash Meredith from New York, New York. With a trust rating of 51.73% across 7 of the 30 categories we investigated, The Spruce ranks in the 81st percentile among niche publications. It earned passing trust ratings in 4 categories, including Air Purifiers and Office Chairs. We found fake testing in two categories: fans and projectors. Based on its testing practices and overall trust rating, The Spruce earned a “Fake Tester” classification. The publication generates revenue through clear affiliate disclosures and sponsored content while operating without advertisements.