"In 2025, 62% of fact-checking organizations reported audience growth, while 76% described their financial position as vulnerable or in crisis, highlighting a paradox in their operations."
"Grants replaced Meta as the largest average source of revenue, accounting for 46.2% of income, following Meta's decision to end its third-party fact-checking program in the U.S."
"Staffing levels saw a significant decline, with only 23.4% of organizations adding employees in 2025, while 38.3% reported cuts, impacting coverage across various topics."
"The growth in audience engagement was largely driven by video and visual formats, with 54.7% of organizations expanding into short-form video, indicating a shift in content consumption."
In 2025, 62% of fact-checking organizations increased their audiences, while 76% reported financial vulnerabilities. Grants became the primary revenue source, replacing Meta's funding. Many organizations operated on limited budgets, with 74.5% under $500,000. Staffing levels declined, with 38.3% reporting cuts, leading to reduced coverage in various topics. Growth in audience engagement was driven by video and visual formats, with 54.7% expanding into short-form video. Additionally, 60.6% of organizations published in multiple languages, reflecting a shift in content delivery.
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