Fake news detector: check if a story is true
Paste a headline, an article or a link. VeriTrace gathers evidence from news archives, fact-checkers and reference sources, then shows which claims hold up and which do not, with a citation behind every line.
Where a fake news detector helps
The usual advice for spotting fake news is sound: check who published it, look at the date, and see whether other outlets report the same thing. The slow part is the cross-checking. VeriTrace automates that step and leaves the judgment to you.
What VeriTrace looks at
- Whether independent outlets report the same facts, with syndicated copies merged so one wire story is not counted five times.
- The kind of source: official or primary, established news, reference, or unverified.
- Published fact-checks from fact-checking organizations when they exist for the claim.
- The date of each source, so old reporting is not mistaken for current confirmation.
- An archived copy of the page when you submit a link.
What it cannot do
VeriTrace reads text. It does not analyze images, audio, video or deepfakes, and it cannot judge satire. For very recent events with little coverage it will say “Insufficient evidence” instead of guessing.
Frequently asked questions
Does the fake news detector work on links?
Yes. Paste a URL and VeriTrace reads the page, extracts its checkable claims and checks each one against retrieved sources.
Can it detect AI-generated or manipulated images?
No. VeriTrace verifies written claims, article text and links. It does not inspect images, audio or video.
How accurate is it?
VeriTrace does not publish a single accuracy percentage. Instead it shows the evidence behind every verdict so you can verify it yourself, and it returns “Insufficient evidence” when sources are thin.
Is it free?
Yes. A free account includes 7 checks per day, plus 50 bonus checks for every friend you invite who joins.