A Signal Score is InSnip's transparent rating of how much a story actually matters. Instead of ranking news by how loud or clickable it is, InSnip scores each story on three plain things: how big it is, how many independent sources back it, and how much real detail it carries. It is there so you can tell signal from noise at a glance.
The short version
The Signal Score is a single number InSnip shows on a story to indicate its weight. It is built from three inputs: magnitude (how many people or how much money or risk the story involves), corroboration (how many independent, reputable sources report the same facts), and depth (how much verifiable detail the story carries beyond a headline).
The point is honesty about importance. A high score means a story is big, well corroborated and substantial. A low score flags something thin or barely sourced. Because the three inputs are named, the score is a transparent read, not a black box.
What the Signal Score measures
Magnitude
How much the story affects: the number of people, the scale of the money, or the level of risk involved. Bigger real-world stakes lift the score.
Corroboration
How many independent, reputable outlets report the same facts. One outlet is a claim; several agreeing is a signal. Thin or single-sourced stories score lower.
Depth
How much verifiable detail sits behind the headline: named figures, documents, direct quotes. Substance raises the score; a bare headline does not.
Transparent by design
The inputs are shown, not hidden. You are never asked to trust a ranking you cannot see the reasoning for, which is the opposite of an engagement-maximising feed.
How to use it
Scan the score, then read
Use the Signal Score to decide where your attention goes first. A high score is worth a full read; a low one tells you it is minor or still developing.
Pair it with the source
The score sits alongside the linked source on every snippet, so you can move from a quick judgement of weight to checking the story yourself in one tap.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Signal Score on InSnip?
A Signal Score is InSnip's transparent rating of how much a story matters, built from three inputs: magnitude (the scale of the story), corroboration (how many independent sources back it) and depth (how much verifiable detail it carries).
How is the Signal Score calculated?
It combines magnitude, corroboration and depth into a single number. Because those three inputs are named and shown, the score is a transparent read of a story's weight rather than a hidden ranking.
Why does InSnip use a Signal Score?
To help you tell signal from noise. Most feeds rank news by how clickable it is; the Signal Score ranks by how much a story actually matters, so your attention goes to what counts.
Does a high Signal Score mean a story is true?
It means a story is big, well corroborated and detailed, which are strong trust signals, but it is not a fact-check. Every snippet also links its original source so you can verify the claim yourself.
Where can I see the Signal Score?
It appears on stories inside InSnip, next to the linked source. InSnip is free and works without an account, on the App Store and Google Play, or at insnip.com.
