Upstract

What is Upstract?

Upstract is a platform that instantly fact-checks your writing, providing citations and original sources for the information it verifies. You paste your text, and Upstract checks it for accuracy within seconds. The goal is to boost the credibility of your content by backing up every fact with a source. It’s useful for individuals and organizations alike who need their claims to be solid and well-supported.

Who created Upstract?

Upstract was started by The Lee Project, founded by Jesse Zhang, a former Amazon engineer, as a personal side project. The company’s core idea is to make reading the news simpler: it gathers headlines from many sources and presents them in a clean, easy-to-read format, offering news summaries that get straight to the point so people can stay informed without wasting time.

Who is Upstract for?

Upstract suits anyone whose work depends on accurate information, including:

• Journalists
• Content writers
• Researchers and academics
• Marketing professionals
• Social media managers
• Fact-checkers
• Policy analysts
• Bloggers
• Students

How to use Upstract

1. Sign up or log in on the Upstract website.
2. Search for topics using the search bar to find relevant articles and information.
3. Review results and click through to read the full content.
4. Fact-check your writing by pasting your text directly into Upstract — results come back almost immediately.
5. Check citations and sources: Upstract provides a citation for every fact it checks, and you can review the sources to confirm accuracy yourself.
6. Explore additional features such as real-time scanning and knowledge management tools, and adjust settings to fit your needs.

Upstract is a practical way to find reliable information, verify your own content, and keep up with the topics that matter to you.