Sites like Metro

01 · Entity

About Metro

Metro metro.co.uk

Metro.co.uk: News, Sport, Showbiz, Celebrities from Metro

Metro.co.uk: News, Sport, Showbiz, Celebrities from Metro

Wikidata: British free daily newspaper

Top 10K · #3,192 English 16 technologies Crawled Nov 6, 2026

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Summary by Claude

Online edition of Metro, a British free tabloid newspaper published by DMG Media, covering UK and world news, celebrity and showbiz, sport, lifestyle, TV and entertainment.

Who it’s for

UK general readers and commuters

Business model

Advertising

• tabloid newspaper
• UK news
• celebrity gossip
• showbiz news
• football news
• world news
• lifestyle articles
• TV news
• free newspaper

02 · Embedding space

Competitor map

Each alternative by how close its vector is to Metro’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.

1. 01
   Daily Express express.co.uk Top 10K English

   Latest UK and World News, Sport and Comment | Express.co.uk

   Latest news, showbiz, sport, comment, lifestyle, city, video and pictures from the Daily Express and Sunday Express newspapers and Express.co.uk

   • Bing Webmaster Tools
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • nginx
   • Amazon Publisher Services
   • Amazon SES

   0 say Daily Express is a good alternative to Metro 0 say Daily Express isn’t a real alternative to Metro

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.931
2. 02
   The Independent independent.co.uk Top 1K English

   News | The Independent | Today's headlines and latest breaking news

   The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent.

   • Adobe
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Microsoft 365
   • Amazon SES
   • Apple Business

   0 say The Independent is a good alternative to Metro 0 say The Independent isn’t a real alternative to Metro

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.922
3. 03
   The Sun thesun.co.uk Top 10K English

   News, sport, celebrities and gossip | The Sun

   Get the latest news, exclusives, sport, celebrities, showbiz, politics, business and lifestyle from The Sun

   • Adobe
   • Atlassian
   • Bing Webmaster Tools
   • Google Search Console
   • Microsoft 365
   • New Relic

   0 say The Sun is a good alternative to Metro 0 say The Sun isn’t a real alternative to Metro

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.919
4. 04
   The Guardian theguardian.com Top 1K English

   Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian

   Latest news, sport, business, comment, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice

   • Adobe
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Microsoft 365
   • Stripe
   • Apple Business

   0 say The Guardian is a good alternative to Metro 0 say The Guardian isn’t a real alternative to Metro

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.919
5. 05
   Daily Mirror mirror.co.uk Top 10K English

   The Mirror: The Heart of Britain

   Get the latest news, sport, celebrity gossip, TV, politics and lifestyle from The Mirror. Big stories with a big heart, always with you in mind.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Amazon SES
   • Amazon CloudFront
   • Google Ad Manager
   • Meta Business Suite

   0 say Daily Mirror is a good alternative to Metro 0 say Daily Mirror isn’t a real alternative to Metro

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.914
6. 06
   The Straits Times straitstimes.com Top 10K English

   The Straits Times - Breaking news, Singapore news, Asia and world news & multimedia

   The Straits Times - Get latest breaking news, business, sports, lifestyle, tech & multimedia and more news in Singapore, Asia & rest of the world at straitstimes.com.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • New Relic
   • Amazon Web Services
   • Chartbeat
   • Amazon CloudFront

   0 say The Straits Times is a good alternative to Metro 0 say The Straits Times isn’t a real alternative to Metro

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.914
7. 07
   Bored Panda boredpanda.com Top 10K English

   Bored Panda - The Only Magazine For Pandas

   Bored Panda is a leading art, pop culture and lifestyle magazine that is viewed nearly 100 million times every month.

   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Microsoft 365
   • PHP
   • WordPress
   • Apple Business

   0 say Bored Panda is a good alternative to Metro 0 say Bored Panda isn’t a real alternative to Metro

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.905
8. 08
   South China Morning Post scmp.com Top 10K English

   Breaking China, Asia, HK News, Opinions and Insights | South China Morning Post

   News, opinions, infographics and videos on China issues: geopolitics, diplomacy, economy, technology and lifestyle.

   • Atlassian
   • Google Fonts
   • Google Search Console
   • Google Workspace
   • Amazon Publisher Services
   • cdnjs

   0 say South China Morning Post is a good alternative to Metro 0 say South China Morning Post isn’t a real alternative to Metro

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.903
9. 09
   Page Six pagesix.com Top 10K English

   Page Six: Latest Celebrity News, Entertainment News & Gossip

   Your source for the latest celebrity news, entertainment headlines and celeb gossip, with exclusive stories, photos, video, and more.

   • Bing Webmaster Tools
   • Google Analytics
   • Google Fonts
   • Google Search Console
   • nginx
   • PHP

   0 say Page Six is a good alternative to Metro 0 say Page Six isn’t a real alternative to Metro

   Comment
   Very close cos 0.903
10. 10
    The Economist economist.com Top 10K English

    British weekly news and international affairs publication (founded 1843)

    • Adobe
    • Atlassian
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Stripe
    • Amazon SES

    0 say The Economist is a good alternative to Metro 0 say The Economist isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.901
11. 11
    The New York Times nytimes.com Top 1K English

    nytimes.com

    American daily newspaper (founded 1851)

    • Adobe
    • Atlassian
    • Dropbox
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Microsoft 365

    0 say The New York Times is a good alternative to Metro 0 say The New York Times isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.902
12. 12
    The Atlantic theatlantic.com Top 10K English

    Your access has been blocked – The Atlantic

    magazine and multi-platform publisher based in Washington, D.C.

    • Adobe
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Microsoft 365
    • Cloudflare
    • GlobalSign

    0 say The Atlantic is a good alternative to Metro 0 say The Atlantic isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.900
13. 13
    New York Post nypost.com Top 10K English

    New York Post – Breaking News, Top Headlines, Photos & Videos

    Your source for breaking news, photos, and videos about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more.

    • Adobe
    • Atlassian
    • Bing Webmaster Tools
    • Google Analytics
    • Google Fonts
    • Google Search Console

    0 say New York Post is a good alternative to Metro 0 say New York Post isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.898
14. 14
    The Age theage.com.au Top 10K English

    Latest & Breaking News Melbourne, Victoria | The Age

    The Age has the latest local news on Melbourne, Victoria. Read National News from Australia, World News, Business News and Breaking News stories.

    • Google Fonts
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Fastly
    • GlobalSign
    • Google Ad Manager

    0 say The Age is a good alternative to Metro 0 say The Age isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.896
15. 15
    British Broadcasting Corporation bbc.com Top 1K English

    BBC Home | Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business, Innovation, Climate, Culture, Travel, Video & Audio

    Visit BBC for trusted reporting on the latest world and US news, sports, business, climate, innovation, culture and much more

    • Adobe
    • Atlassian
    • Dropbox
    • Google Search Console
    • Bootstrap
    • DocuSign

    0 say British Broadcasting Corporation is a good alternative to Metro 0 say British Broadcasting Corporation isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.897
16. 16
    Marca marca.com Top 10K English

    MARCA - Sports News Today and Live Sports in English

    Latest sports news, videos, and scores. Everything you need to know about NFL, NBA, Boxing, Soccer, MLB and US Sports.

    • Adobe
    • Atlassian
    • Google Analytics
    • Google Search Console
    • Microsoft 365
    • Amazon Publisher Services

    0 say Marca is a good alternative to Metro 0 say Marca isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.897
17. 17
    Indiatimes indiatimes.com Top 1K English

    Indiatimes: Latest in Lifestyle, Health, Fashion, and Wellness

    Indiatimes is your destination when it comes to exploring the latest in lifestyle trends, health and wellness hacks, and fashion advice. From food fads to travel tips and relationship rules, we tell you how to live your best life. Bookmark this for all the latest lifestyle content tailored just for you.

    • Akamai Edge DNS
    • Google Search Console
    • Amazon Publisher Services
    • Comscore
    • Google Ad Manager
    • Google Tag Manager

    0 say Indiatimes is a good alternative to Metro 0 say Indiatimes isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.896
18. 18
    International Business Times ibtimes.com Top 10K English

    International Business Times - Business News, Financial news

    International Business Times is the leading provider of business news and financial news from the US and around the world.

    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Cloudflare
    • Cloudflare DNS
    • Cloudflare Web Analytics
    • GlobalSign

    0 say International Business Times is a good alternative to Metro 0 say International Business Times isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.897
19. 19
    Euronews euronews.com Top 10K English

    Latest breaking news available as free video on demand | Euronews

    Latest breaking news available as free video on demand. Stay informed on European and world news about economy, politics, diplomacy… with Euronews.

    • Atlassian
    • Google Search Console
    • Microsoft 365
    • Apple Business
    • Brevo
    • Chartbeat

    0 say Euronews is a good alternative to Metro 0 say Euronews isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.894
20. 20
    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.

    • Adobe
    • Google Search Console
    • Google Workspace
    • Microsoft 365
    • reCAPTCHA
    • Amazon SES

    0 say TIME is a good alternative to Metro 0 say TIME isn’t a real alternative to Metro

    Comment
    Very close cos 0.896

Ranked by score: the cosine similarity of each site’s vector to metro.co.uk’s, less a small penalty for generic sites that are close to everything. Highlighted technologies are ones Metro uses too. Votes and comments come from visitors and don’t change the ranking.

04 · Fingerprints

Technology

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