Forbes

Score Card

Forbes is a longstanding publication delivering business and general news coverage. Founded in 1917, it operates under Forbes Media LLC. It has a trust rating of 34.96% across 27 of the 30 categories we investigated. It demonstrated strong results in areas such as cell phone insurance, while showing opportunities for improvement in categories including keyboards and TVs. Overall, Forbes falls into our Low Trust Tier, indicating that its testing practices could benefit from enhanced transparency and methodological consistency. The publication generates revenue through affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and a branded store, operating without advertising.

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Year founded

1917

Headquarters

New York, New York, United States

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Publication Trust Rating

34.96

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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%