Johanna Wild
@johannawild.bsky.social
Open Source Research and Public Interest Technology at Bellingcat | Bellingcat's Online Open Source Investigation Toolkit: https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit
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Publicly available sources to aid open-source investigations can be a tool for all journalists, writes @johannawild.bsky.social of @bellingcat.com ⬇️
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Lessons from Building an Online Toolkit to Aid Open-Source Investigations - Nieman Reports
Publicly available sources can be a tool for all journalists, writes Johanna Wild, an open source researcher for Bellingcat.
niemanreports.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Publicly available sources to aid open-source investigations can be a tool for all journalists, writes @johannawild.bsky.social of @bellingcat.com ⬇️
niemanreports.org/osint-open-s...
niemanreports.org/osint-open-s...
Face Comparison by ToolPie is one of several tools that allows researchers to compare faces. We don’t know who is behind this tool, so please consider carefully whether you want to use it. Bonny Albo tested it for @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
Face Comparison by ToolPie | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
Compares two human face photos to determine similarity.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
November 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Face Comparison by ToolPie is one of several tools that allows researchers to compare faces. We don’t know who is behind this tool, so please consider carefully whether you want to use it. Bonny Albo tested it for @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
PublicWWW is a source code search engine. Open source researchers can use it to identify possible links between different websites. Learn more in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit. bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
PublicWWW | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
PublicWWW is a source code search engine that allows you to search for any alphanumeric snippet, signature, or keyword within the HTML, JavaScript, and CSS code of millions of web pages.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
October 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
PublicWWW is a source code search engine. Open source researchers can use it to identify possible links between different websites. Learn more in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit. bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
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Our new and improved Bellingcat Toolkit is one-year-old today! If you haven't used it yet its a one-stop shop for discovering useful open source tools, maintained by an amazing group of volunteers. You can find use cases, guidance and honest reviews for each tool. bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit
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A toolkit for open source researchers
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September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Our new and improved Bellingcat Toolkit is one-year-old today! If you haven't used it yet its a one-stop shop for discovering useful open source tools, maintained by an amazing group of volunteers. You can find use cases, guidance and honest reviews for each tool. bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit
What3words is a geocode system which identifies any location on the surface of the earth to a resolution of 3 metres. You don’t need to use it yourself but open source researchers should be aware of its existence. Learn more in @bellingcat.com's Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
what3words | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
A proprietary geocode system which identifies any location on the surface of the earth to a resolution of 3 metres. The identifier is a unique combination of three words, available in 60 languagues.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
July 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
What3words is a geocode system which identifies any location on the surface of the earth to a resolution of 3 metres. You don’t need to use it yourself but open source researchers should be aware of its existence. Learn more in @bellingcat.com's Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
Do you already know Navtex? It’s a historical database providing warnings and maritime safety information to ships. It can also be useful for open source researchers. Learn more about the site in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit:
bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
Navtex | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
A historical database providing vital navigational and meteorological warnings, forecasts, and urgent maritime safety information to ships.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
July 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Do you already know Navtex? It’s a historical database providing warnings and maritime safety information to ships. It can also be useful for open source researchers. Learn more about the site in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit:
bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
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‼️ New from GIJN: A free e-book Guide to Investigating the Fossil Fuels — packed with tools, data sources, and expert tips.
A must-have for journalists covering climate, energy, and corporate accountability.
📘 Download here: https://twp.ai/9PU7zi
A must-have for journalists covering climate, energy, and corporate accountability.
📘 Download here: https://twp.ai/9PU7zi
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E-Book: Reporter’s Guide to Investigating Fossil Fuels
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June 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
‼️ New from GIJN: A free e-book Guide to Investigating the Fossil Fuels — packed with tools, data sources, and expert tips.
A must-have for journalists covering climate, energy, and corporate accountability.
📘 Download here: https://twp.ai/9PU7zi
A must-have for journalists covering climate, energy, and corporate accountability.
📘 Download here: https://twp.ai/9PU7zi
Search4Faces lets you upload a photo of a face and search for visually similar faces. It scans photos from VK, Odnoklassniki, and TikTok. ⚠️ The tool provider' identity is unknown. Learn more about the tool in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
Search4Faces | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
Upload the picture of a face and find pictures of similar looking people on VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, TikTok and Clubhouse.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
June 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Search4Faces lets you upload a photo of a face and search for visually similar faces. It scans photos from VK, Odnoklassniki, and TikTok. ⚠️ The tool provider' identity is unknown. Learn more about the tool in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
Would you like to learn how to track ships? Discover how to use ShipFinder: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more.... We also compare ShipFinder to other ship tracking sites, helping you choose the best tool for your research #OpenSourceResearch
ShipFinder | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
ShipFinder is an application designed to track vessels in near real-time across the globe.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
June 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Would you like to learn how to track ships? Discover how to use ShipFinder: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more.... We also compare ShipFinder to other ship tracking sites, helping you choose the best tool for your research #OpenSourceResearch
If you are interested in researching China-related topics, consider exploring Tencent Maps. Learn how to use this Chinese mapping service (also from outside of China) in @bellingcat.com ’s Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
Tencent Maps | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
Tencent Maps is a mapping service provided by the Chinese technology company Tencent. Tencent Maps provides maps, satellite imagery, and street view.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
June 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
If you are interested in researching China-related topics, consider exploring Tencent Maps. Learn how to use this Chinese mapping service (also from outside of China) in @bellingcat.com ’s Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
The EU has imposed sanctions on a range of countries and individuals. Open source researchers can use the EU Sanctions Map to find out who is affected. Learn more about the site in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
EU Sanctions Map | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
Database of sanctions imposed by the European Union
bellingcat.gitbook.io
June 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The EU has imposed sanctions on a range of countries and individuals. Open source researchers can use the EU Sanctions Map to find out who is affected. Learn more about the site in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
Check out Bulletpicker - an online database with technical manuals, schematics, and detailed guidebooks of ordnance and explosive items from various armed forces around the world. More in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit by @afko.bsky.social: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
bellingcat.gitbook.io
June 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Check out Bulletpicker - an online database with technical manuals, schematics, and detailed guidebooks of ordnance and explosive items from various armed forces around the world. More in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit by @afko.bsky.social: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
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This month, the Bellingcat Open Source Challenge dives into the world of art, history and illicit trade. Can you spot the telltale signs of stolen cultural artifacts and trace who handled them in the past? Give this month’s Bellingcat Challenge a try! Challenge.bellingcat.com
June 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This month, the Bellingcat Open Source Challenge dives into the world of art, history and illicit trade. Can you spot the telltale signs of stolen cultural artifacts and trace who handled them in the past? Give this month’s Bellingcat Challenge a try! Challenge.bellingcat.com
From researching on Telegram to analyzing satellite imagery, the @journalismfestival.com offers free online recordings from past events. I have compiled a list of sessions that focus on, or are related to, open source research methods: t1p.de/mod4u. #OpenSourceResearch
IJF Open Source Research Panels
A list of Open Source Research related panels from the International Journalism Festival in Perugia (in English and only if a recording is available) 2025 Sam Cole, Kolina Koltai, Charlotte Maher...
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May 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
From researching on Telegram to analyzing satellite imagery, the @journalismfestival.com offers free online recordings from past events. I have compiled a list of sessions that focus on, or are related to, open source research methods: t1p.de/mod4u. #OpenSourceResearch
Identifying birds that are visible in photos or audible in audio or video recordings can sometimes provide important clues when doing geolocations. Learn more about the bird identification tool Merlin in @bellingcat.com's Open Source Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
Merlin | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
Identify birds (visually), through an app.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
May 27, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Identifying birds that are visible in photos or audible in audio or video recordings can sometimes provide important clues when doing geolocations. Learn more about the bird identification tool Merlin in @bellingcat.com's Open Source Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
China provides several map services that can be useful for open source researchers. Gaode Maps is one of them. Conveniently, it is also accessible to people based outside of China. Have a look at @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit to learn more: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
Gaode Maps | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
Gaode Maps (also known as AMap) is a mapping application and technology from the Chinese company Alibaba.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
May 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
China provides several map services that can be useful for open source researchers. Gaode Maps is one of them. Conveniently, it is also accessible to people based outside of China. Have a look at @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit to learn more: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
China provides several map services that can be useful for open source researchers. Gaode Maps is one of them. Conveniently, it is also accessible to people based outside of China. Have a look at @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit to learn more: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
Gaode Maps | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
Gaode Maps (also known as AMap) is a mapping application and technology from the Chinese company Alibaba.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
May 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
China provides several map services that can be useful for open source researchers. Gaode Maps is one of them. Conveniently, it is also accessible to people based outside of China. Have a look at @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit to learn more: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more...
Baidu Maps is one of those tools everyone has heard of, but few open source researchers actually know how to use. Learn more about Baidu Maps in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
Baidu Maps | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
A mapping application provided by Chinese technology company Baidu Inc.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
May 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Baidu Maps is one of those tools everyone has heard of, but few open source researchers actually know how to use. Learn more about Baidu Maps in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
Did you ever struggle to estimate the number of people in a crowd? MapChecking can help with this task. Learn more about the tool in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit by @afko.bsky.social: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
MapChecking | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
This tool helps you estimate and fact-check the maximum number of people standing in a given area.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
May 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Did you ever struggle to estimate the number of people in a crowd? MapChecking can help with this task. Learn more about the tool in @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit by @afko.bsky.social: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
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Welcome to @quiztime.bsky.social with today's #ThursdayQuiz
📍 Can you find out where this photo was taken?
📞 Reply just to me with your answer
🗣️ Reply further in this threa to collaborate
📍 Can you find out where this photo was taken?
📞 Reply just to me with your answer
🗣️ Reply further in this threa to collaborate
May 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Welcome to @quiztime.bsky.social with today's #ThursdayQuiz
📍 Can you find out where this photo was taken?
📞 Reply just to me with your answer
🗣️ Reply further in this threa to collaborate
📍 Can you find out where this photo was taken?
📞 Reply just to me with your answer
🗣️ Reply further in this threa to collaborate
PimEyes allows users to upload photos of faces in order to search the internet for pictures of people who look similar. Learn more about the tool in Bellingcat’s Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... by @anisashabir.bsky.social #OpenSourceResearch
PimEyes | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
An AI-powered facial recognition reverse image search tool.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
May 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
PimEyes allows users to upload photos of faces in order to search the internet for pictures of people who look similar. Learn more about the tool in Bellingcat’s Online Investigation Toolkit: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... by @anisashabir.bsky.social #OpenSourceResearch
New to flight tracking? Our Flightradar24 toolkit guide by teaches you everything you need to know about the site, including when (not) to use it: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more.... Written by @afko.bsky.social for @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit.
Flightradar24 | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
Flightradar24 is a real-time flight tracking service that provides detailed information about aircraft positions, flight numbers, origins, destinations, historical data, and aircraft information.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
April 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
New to flight tracking? Our Flightradar24 toolkit guide by teaches you everything you need to know about the site, including when (not) to use it: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more.... Written by @afko.bsky.social for @bellingcat.com's Online Investigation Toolkit.
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Auto Archiver v1.0.0 is out 🎉
Now with documentation, guides, tests, and new exciting features.
A big thanks to @erinhmclark.bsky.social and Patrick Robertson who went out of their way to improve the quality and reliability of the tool.
See what changed here: github.com/bellingcat/a...
Now with documentation, guides, tests, and new exciting features.
A big thanks to @erinhmclark.bsky.social and Patrick Robertson who went out of their way to improve the quality and reliability of the tool.
See what changed here: github.com/bellingcat/a...
Release v1.0.0 · bellingcat/auto-archiver
🎉 Auto Archiver v1.0.0
We're excited to announce a major stable release of the Auto Archiver tool!
This release comes with some major improvements in stability and flexibility, with a modular and e...
github.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Auto Archiver v1.0.0 is out 🎉
Now with documentation, guides, tests, and new exciting features.
A big thanks to @erinhmclark.bsky.social and Patrick Robertson who went out of their way to improve the quality and reliability of the tool.
See what changed here: github.com/bellingcat/a...
Now with documentation, guides, tests, and new exciting features.
A big thanks to @erinhmclark.bsky.social and Patrick Robertson who went out of their way to improve the quality and reliability of the tool.
See what changed here: github.com/bellingcat/a...
Leak-Lookup allows open source researchers to search across data breaches. Have a look at Bellingcat’s Online Investigation Toolkit to learn more about this tool: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
Leak-Lookup | Bellingcat's Online Investigation Toolkit
An online tool that allows you to search across public data breaches to surface credentials that may have been compromised.
bellingcat.gitbook.io
March 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Leak-Lookup allows open source researchers to search across data breaches. Have a look at Bellingcat’s Online Investigation Toolkit to learn more about this tool: bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more... #OpenSourceResearch
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It’s already hard to judge whether products you buy online will be the right size or not, but what if the product doesn’t even exist? @koltai.bsky.social helps you to distinguish between real and AI-generated products online. www.bellingcat.com/resources/20...
How to Spot AI-Generated Scam Products
It's harder than before to tell what’s real and what’s fake, but if you look closely there are often tell-tale signs.
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March 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It’s already hard to judge whether products you buy online will be the right size or not, but what if the product doesn’t even exist? @koltai.bsky.social helps you to distinguish between real and AI-generated products online. www.bellingcat.com/resources/20...