OSINT for Investigative Journalists
Truth is sacred. UserSearch helps journalists check sources, counter disinformation and find the connections that strengthen a story, with the source of every result shown.
UserSearch offers a free plan and a Premium plan. Journalists can create an account to explore the platform or contact us to discuss newsroom requirements.
Use UserSearch to research source leads and review digital footprints across integrated data sources. Corroborate material findings with primary evidence before publication.
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Platform Access
Create an account to explore UserSearch, or contact us to discuss the needs of an investigative newsroom. Search results are leads that require corroboration.
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UserSearch 2.0 training for journalists: practical research techniques on the platform that you can use in your reporting.
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Team accounts provide shared Cases and one common Credit pool controlled by a team leader. Contact us to verify any newsroom workflow, support or integration requirement.
Contact UsDesigned for Journalists
UserSearch offers a free plan and a Premium plan. Journalists can create an account directly, while media organisations can contact us to discuss team requirements.
With UserSearch you can verify sources, detect disinformation and find connections relevant to your reporting. We're committed to supporting truthful journalism.
Master UserSearch 2.0
Our training gives journalists practical skills with UserSearch 2.0. The curriculum runs from social media research to blockchain analysis and countering disinformation, all using the platform for investigative reporting.
Available in both online and in-person formats, our training is led by experienced professionals who understand the unique challenges journalists face in using our platform to conduct thorough OSINT investigations.
Built for Media Organizations
The documented team model provides shared Cases and one common Credit pool controlled by a team leader. Contact us to discuss newsroom requirements.
Forensic Mode retains search history in a Case. Any API, deployment, support or editorial-system integration requirement should be verified directly with UserSearch.
What Will You Learn?
Accurate reporting depends on how well you know your tools. Our UserSearch 2.0 training gives journalists and media professionals the skills to use the platform well, starting with the basics.
UserSearch 2.0 for Individual Profiles
Learn how to research a person of interest with UserSearch 2.0 and document what public sources show, so your reporting is accurate and credible.
Financial Investigations
Dive into the world of cryptocurrency and financial transactions with UserSearch 2.0. Learn how to trace and analyze activities for financial investigations, revealing connections that traditional methods might conceal.
Spotting Disinformation
Learn how to use UserSearch 2.0 to identify and counter malicious narratives, and to verify sources and check claims.
Location Intelligence
Use UserSearch 2.0 to uncover patterns, movements, and location data in your investigations. Learn to verify the authenticity of photos and videos based on geographical context using our platform's geolocation features.
Social Media Intelligence
Learn how to research public social media data with UserSearch 2.0, including conversation trends and influence networks.
Advanced Search Techniques
Learn UserSearch 2.0's search filters and Boolean operators, and how to build precise queries that find what a simple search misses.
Training for investigative journalists
We don't do 'fake news'. UserSearch offers training for investigative journalists who want to add depth and accuracy to their reporting. The sessions cover the skills and tools needed to get the most out of the platform.
Enhance
Your Reporting
UserSearch 2.0 brings forensic detail to your investigations. Look into subjects' backgrounds and networks through the full set of Search types, and document what you find to support your reporting.
Fight Against
Fake News
UserSearch 2.0 gives you a wide range of tools for verification and anti-disinformation work, with access to integrated data sources that speed up fact-checking.
Professional
Platform Training
We provide specialized training on using UserSearch 2.0 effectively for journalism. Focused on the ethical collection and use of digital intelligence, our training enables investigative professionals to uncover and report on important stories with precision and care, maintaining the highest journalistic standards.
Become a UserSearch 2.0 Expert
Explore how UserSearch 2.0 can assist investigative journalists in uncovering the truths that protect public interests, ensure accountability, and fight the worldwide epidemic of malicious 'fake news'.
Questions? Answers.
Discover the answers to frequently asked questions about our UserSearch 2.0 platform and training for journalists.
What data retention policy does your platform have?
You're in control of what's kept. Forensic Mode saves your search history to a Case; Private mode keeps none of it. Anything you bookmark can stay in a Case so it's there when you write your story up.
Does your platform comply with international data protection standards (GDPR)?
We'd rather confirm than claim. Email [email protected] and we'll verify any certification or compliance status you need before you rely on it.
Can your platform integrate with other journalistic tools?
Possibly, but a customer-facing API and editorial-system connectors aren't part of the documented setup yet. Tell us what you're trying to connect and we'll let you know what's realistic.
What training formats do you offer to journalists?
We'd love to help your newsroom get up to speed. Reach out and we'll walk you through the training options and availability we currently have for journalists.
Can UserSearch 2.0 training be customised for specific journalistic approaches?
Very likely. Tell us your audience and the workflow you have in mind, and we'll confirm whether we can tailor a session to fit.