Skip to main content
BackedByBackedBy

How BackedBy Works

BackedBy helps you turn claims into structured evidence cards that can be shared, verified, and discussed.

1

State your claim

Write a clear, specific statement you want to back up with evidence. Good claims are:

  • ✓Specific and measurable
  • ✓Stated as a factual assertion
  • ✓Limited to 100 characters for clarity

"Regular exercise can reduce the risk of depression by up to 30%"

2

Add your sources

Link to sources you would cite publicly. Each source is labeled by quality:

Primary

Original research, official documents, direct evidence

Secondary

Analysis, reporting, or interpretation of primary sources

Opinion / Anecdotal

Expert opinion, personal accounts, testimonials

1The Lancet Psychiatry (Primary)
2Nature Reviews (Secondary)
3

Set your confidence

Be honest about how certain you are. This is author-reported, not independently verified.

CONFIDENCE GUIDE
70-100% — Strong evidence, multiple sources
40-69% — Good evidence with caveats
0-39% — Limited or conflicting evidence
85%
HIGH CONFIDENCE
4

Share your proof

Your card gets a unique link. Share it anywhere—Twitter, Reddit, Discord, Notion, or embed it on your site.

Visibility options:

  • • Public — Anyone can find and view
  • • Unlisted — Only via direct link
  • • Private — Only you can view (requires sign-in)
backedby.app/c/demo
Copy link
Embed
Share

Community Features

Voting

Community members can vote on whether claims are helpful, misleading, or need more sources.

Disputes

Flag claims you believe are incorrect, outdated, or misleading. Disputes are not legal determinations.

Comments

Discuss the evidence, add context, or suggest additional sources.

Ready to back up a claim?

Create your first evidence card in under 60 seconds.