How DBUNK Works
DBUNK is a real-time news and fact-checking platform that helps you read more critically, question misleading claims, and get verified answers backed by evidence — not opinion.
Everything in one place
Browse the news, spot something suspicious, and get it fact-checked — all without leaving the app.
Real-time news feed
Articles refresh continuously from hundreds of outlets. Filter by topic, search by keyword, or let your personalized feed do the work.
On-demand fact checks
Find a claim you want verified? Submit it directly from any article. Our research team investigates and returns evidence-based verdicts.
Live notifications
Get notified the moment your fact check is complete. Follow articles to stay updated as new checks are added over time.
Submitting a fact check — step by step
From clicking an article to getting your verified result, here is exactly what happens.
Open an article
Tap or click any article in your feed. You will see the headline, summary, source, and publication date — enough context to decide if something feels off.
Tap "Fact Check This"
Every article has a fact-check button. Tap it and a panel slides up with everything you need to start a request.
Review AI-suggested questions
DBUNK instantly generates three focused, researchable questions tailored to that specific article. These help you pinpoint the exact claim worth checking, rather than asking something too vague to verify.
Choose one question — or write your own
Select one of the suggested questions with a single tap, or type your own specific question in the text field. Only one question is submitted per request.
Our team researches it
Your request is sent immediately to the DBUNK research panel. Analysts pull sources, cross-reference evidence, and assess the claim against available data. No shortcuts.
You receive your verified result
When the check is complete you get a notification. Results include a clear verdict, the supporting evidence, sourced context, and any important nuance — shown in plain language.
Personalise your experience
DBUNK adapts to how you read. The more you use it, the more relevant it becomes.
Topic feeds
Filter your feed by Politics, Business, World, Local, Technology, and more. Switch topics instantly from the navigation bar.
"For You" feed
A personalised feed that learns which topics and publishers matter to you based on what you read and interact with.
Multi-tier search
Search across your local article cache first for instant results, then expand progressively to the full DBUNK database and live news sources.
Fact-Checked News archive
Browse every article that has been fully fact-checked. Use it to research topics or verify what you have already read elsewhere.
Free fact check token
Every new account receives one free fact check when you sign up. No payment required. Use it to verify any article claim and see exactly what a full DBUNK result looks like.
Subscriber access
A subscription gives you unlimited fact check submissions, priority processing, full result details, and access to the complete fact-checked archive going back months.
Built on trusted global standards
DBUNK aligns with the principles of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) — a global coalition setting the standard for independent, non-partisan verification.
- Fully non-partisan — no political agenda, no ideological bias
- No exclusivity agreements with any publisher or outlet
- Evidence shown openly — not just a verdict, but the reasoning
- Context treated as essential, not optional
Ready to read with more confidence?
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