Sites like Ars Technica

01 · Entity

About Ars Technica

Ars Technica arstechnica.com

Ars Technica - Serving the Technologist since 1998. News, reviews, and analysis.

News and reviews, covering IT, AI, science, space, health, gaming, cybersecurity, tech policy, computers, mobile devices, and operating systems.

Wikidata: technology news and information website

Top 10K · #1,840 English 8 technologies Crawled Nov 6, 2026

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Summary by Claude

Technology news website publishing news, reviews, and analysis on computing, cybersecurity, science, space, tech policy, gaming, and cars.

Who it’s for

Technology enthusiasts and IT professionals

Business model

Advertising and subscriptions

• technology news
• tech news
• gadget reviews
• cybersecurity news
• space and science news
• tech policy
• IT news
• car reviews
• gaming news

02 · Embedding space

Competitor map

Each alternative by how close its vector is to Ars Technica’s (x) and how much traffic it gets, how much of the stack it shares, or where it sits in the embedding space itself (y). Lines split each axis at the median. Hover for the numbers, click to jump to it in the list.

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   Engadget engadget.com Top 10K English

   Engadget | Technology News & Expert Reviews

   Breaking news from the worlds of technology and entertainment, and expert reviews of the latest consumer tech products.

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   0 say Engadget is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say Engadget isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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   Very close cos 0.961
2. 02
   The Verge theverge.com Top 1K English

   The Verge

   The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.

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   0 say The Verge is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say The Verge isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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   Very close cos 0.956
3. 03
   Gizmodo gizmodo.com Top 10K English

   Gizmodo | The Future Is Here

   Dive into cutting-edge tech, reviews and the latest trends with the expert team at Gizmodo. Your ultimate source for all things tech.

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   0 say Gizmodo is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say Gizmodo isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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   Very close cos 0.948
4. 04
   Slashdot slashdot.org Top 10K English

   Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters, & software

   Slashdot: News for nerds, stuff that matters. Timely news source for technology related news and B2B software reviews & comparisons.

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   0 say Slashdot is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say Slashdot isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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5. 05
   XDA Developers xda-developers.com Top 10K English

   XDA

   The world’s best source for computing news, reviews, editorials guides, and more.

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   0 say XDA Developers is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say XDA Developers isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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6. 06
   ixbt.com Top 10K Russian

   iXBT.com — новости технологий, обзоры гаджетов, смартфонов, бытовой техники и автомобилей

   IXBT.com - крупнейший в Рунете ресурс о компьютерах и высоких технологиях. Ежедневно на сайте появляется множество интересных новостей, тестов, аналитических материалов и обзоров

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   0 say ixbt.com is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say ixbt.com isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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7. 07
   MakeUseOf makeuseof.com Top 10K English

   MUO - Technology, Simplified.

   MUO is your guide to modern tech. Learn how to make use of the tech and gadgets around you, and discover cool stuff on the internet.

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   0 say MakeUseOf is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say MakeUseOf isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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   Very close cos 0.943
8. 08
   CNET cnet.com Top 1K English

   CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news - CNET

   Get full-length product reviews, the latest news, tech coverage, daily deals, and category deep dives from CNET experts worldwide.

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   0 say CNET is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say CNET isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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   Very close cos 0.939
9. 09
   heise online heise.de Top 10K English

   heise online – IT news, guides and background information | heise online

   News and forums on computers, IT, science, media and politics. Price comparison of hardware and software as well as downloads at Heise Medien.

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   0 say heise online is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say heise online isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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    The Register theregister.com Top 10K English

    Technology news and analysis | The Register

    All the latest news for enterprise technology decision-makers and IT pros | The Register

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    0 say The Register is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say The Register isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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11. 11
    PCMag pcmag.com Top 10K English

    English-language computer magazine

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    0 say PCMag is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say PCMag isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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    Very close cos 0.936
12. 12
    9to5Mac 9to5mac.com Top 10K English

    9to5Mac - Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day

    Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day

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    0 say 9to5Mac is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say 9to5Mac isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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13. 13
    How-To Geek howtogeek.com Top 10K English

    How-To Geek - We Explain Technology

    We explain technology. Learn more with our articles, reviews, tips, and the best answers to your most pressing tech questions.

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    0 say How-To Geek is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say How-To Geek isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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14. 14
    ScienceDaily sciencedaily.com Top 10K English

    ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news

    Breaking science news and articles on global warming, extrasolar planets, stem cells, bird flu, autism, nanotechnology, dinosaurs, evolution -- the latest discoveries in astronomy, anthropology, biology, chemistry, climate & environment, computers, engineering, health & medicine, math, physics, psychology, technology, and more -- from the world's leading universities and research organizations.

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    0 say ScienceDaily is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say ScienceDaily isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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    Tom's Guide tomsguide.com Top 10K English

    Tom's Guide | Tech Product Reviews, Top Picks and How To

    Tom's Guide upgrades your life by helping you decide what tech to buy, showing you how to get the most out of it and solving problems as they arise. Tom's Guide is here to help you....

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    0 say Tom's Guide is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say Tom's Guide isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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    TIME time.com Top 1K English

    TIME | Current & Breaking News | National & World Updates

    Breaking news and analysis from time.com. Politics, world news, photos, video, tech reviews, health, science, and entertainment news.

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    TechRadar techradar.com Top 10K German

    TechRadar | Dein Technik-Kaufberater

    Die aktuellsten News und Produkttests im Bereich Technik, Computer, Home Entertainment Systeme, Gadgets und mehr

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    0 say TechRadar is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say TechRadar isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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    PCWorld pcworld.com Top 10K English

    PCWorld

    PCWorld helps you navigate the PC ecosystem to find the products you want and the advice you need to get the job done.

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    0 say PCWorld is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say PCWorld isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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    Computerworld computerworld.com Top 10K English

    Computerworld

    Computerworld covers a range of technology topics, with a focus on these core areas of IT: generative AI, Windows, mobile, Apple/enterprise, office suites, productivity software, and collaboration software, as well as relevant information about companies such as Microsoft, Apple, OpenAI and Google.

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    0 say Computerworld is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say Computerworld isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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    ScienceAlert sciencealert.com Top 10K English

    ScienceAlert : The Best in Science News And Amazing Breakthroughs

    The latest science news. Publishing independent, fact-checked reporting on health, space, nature, technology, and the environment.

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    0 say ScienceAlert is a good alternative to Ars Technica 0 say ScienceAlert isn’t a real alternative to Ars Technica

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04 · Fingerprints

Technology

What Ars Technica is built with, and what its closest competitors use, from its homepage’s code and its DNS records.