Top1000 Sports
Websites Worldwide
Independent, data-driven sports websites ranking by Top1000.com
Objective:
Deliver an independent, data-driven ranking of the world's leading sports websites using publicly available traffic data.
Sports vs Gambling Boundary (Key Task of This Study):
One of the core tasks was to clean the sports list from gambling-first resources. The decisive criterion is the site's primary focus:
Sites clearly focused on lotteries, online casinos, betting operators, or prize draws belong to the separate Top1000 Gambling Websites ranking.
Inclusion Criteria:
Only resources whose primary focus is sports coverage and related services (news, results, live scores, stats, analysis, official leagues/clubs, broadcasters, multi-sport portals) are included in this ranking.
Core Ranking Factor – Website Traffic:
The ranking is formed based on website traffic assessment from multiple authoritative sources. The evaluation combines data from 4 independent sources to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Data Sources:
Handling of Missing Data:
If a resource is absent from any source, the missing value is averaged from available sources with a 10% pessimization to keep estimates conservative.
Ranking Scale:
Each site receives a proprietary ranking index from 999 (maximum, highest-ranked) to 0 (minimum), computed from a weighted combination of traffic metrics across sources.
Verification and Updates:
All data sources are public and auditable. The ranking is updated regularly to reflect changes in popularity and traffic patterns. Only sites verifiable via public traffic data are included.
| Factor | Detail |
|---|---|
| DNS Traffic (Umbrella) | Current demand based on passive DNS resolution data. |
| Aggregated Rank (Tranco) | 30-day average from 5 major sources for stability. |
| Link Authority (Majestic) | Referring subnets indicating domain authority. |
| Traffic Analytics (Similarweb) | Engagement metrics and traffic estimates. |
| Primary Focus | Confirmed specialization in sports coverage (not gambling-first). |
| Data Completeness | Presence across multiple sources with pessimization for gaps. |
Note: The final index combines traffic factors for a balanced, comprehensive result that reflects actual usage and authority in the global sports web ecosystem.
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