LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate The Spruce as least biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.6)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Spruce is a home and lifestyle website that provides practical, real-life tips and inspiration to help users make their best homes. Launched in 2017 by Dotdash Meredith, The Spruce covers a wide range of topics, including home decor, gardening, cleaning, and home improvement.
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Funded by / Ownership
People Inc., a leading digital and print publisher, owns the Spruce. The website is funded through advertisements and affiliate marketing.
Analysis / Bias
The Spruce generally maintains a neutral and practical approach in its content, focusing on providing helpful and actionable advice. The content is reviewed by a team of experts in various fields, including gardening, home improvement, and interior design, to ensure accuracy and reliability.
For example, the article “How to Grow and Care for Catmint” offers detailed instructions on planting, caring for, and propagating catmint, with practical tips and a neutral tone.
Another article, “Clover Lawns: 15 Things to Know Before Growing,” discusses the benefits and drawbacks of clover lawns, providing a balanced view of the topic with comprehensive information.
The site emphasizes the importance of expert-reviewed content, with articles often including contributions from certified professionals in relevant fields. This approach helps ensure that the advice is reliable and based on sound knowledge.
Editorially, they do not publish political news or opinion pieces related to politics. However, in 2020, the company made a pledge for diversity and inclusion stating the “IAC, which owns The Spruce, has long supported organizations fighting structural inequity and racial injustice, including The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The Equal Justice Initiative, Reclaim the Block, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, ACLU, and The Bail Project.”
In general, the content of The Spruce exhibits minimal bias and relies on fact-based information.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Spruce as least biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 08/20/2024) Updated (08/02/2025)
Source: https://www.thespruce.com/
Last Updated on August 2, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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