Methodology
How Every Score Is Calculated
Full transparency on our testing protocol, scoring model, and independence.
The Testing Playbook
Pay Full Price
Every subscription purchased at retail. No press accounts, no courtesy access.
Seed Known Content
Watermarked test files placed across tube sites, forums, Telegram channels, and indexed pages.
Log 38 Data Points
Detection latency, filing accuracy, removal confirmation, platform gaps, support quality — timestamped.
Re-run Every Quarter
Providers ship updates. Platforms change policies. We re-run the full battery so scores stay current.
Scoring Model
Platform Reach
25% weightHow many sites, forums, messaging apps, and search engines are actively scanned? We count blind spots.
Removal Speed
20% weightMedian time from detection to confirmed removal — measured with planted test content, not provider claims.
Filing Accuracy
15% weightDo notices stick? We track rejections, counter-notices, and re-uploads to measure real effectiveness.
Cost Efficiency
15% weightWhat you get per dollar at each tier. A focused $30 plan can outscore a bloated $150 one.
Creator Experience
15% weightOnboarding clarity, dashboard usability, and how much manual work the creator still has to do.
Response Quality
10% weightWe contact support with realistic questions and grade on reply time, depth, and follow-through.
Independence Guarantee
DMCA Rating is editorially independent. Affiliate commissions never influence scores, recommendations, or ranking order.
No provider can pay for a higher score. No provider gets advance notice. The same testing protocol is applied to every service, every quarter.