Trust in online news in the U.S. 2016

Published by Statista Research Department, Dec 13, 2016
The statistic shows information of the level of trust in online news in the United States as of December 2016. During a survey, 60 percent of respondents stated they trusted news that they found on the internet only "a little."

How much do you trust news that you find on the internet?

CharacteristicShare of respondents
- -
- -
- -
- -
Showing entries 1 to 4 (4 entries in total)
Statistic: How much do you trust news that you find on the internet?

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

December 2016

Region

United States

Survey time period

December 8 and 9, 2016

Number of respondents

938 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " False news in the U.S. "

Other statistics that may interest you False news in the U.S.

News consumption overview

5

False news consumption

5

Consumer attitudes

6

Trust in news outlets

5

Trust in election news reporting

4

Further related statistics

10

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

News consumption in HungaryNews in EuropeFake news in EuropeTelevision consumption in HungaryRadio industry in Hungary
All features, all contents, at all times: Learn more about our professional solutions.

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.