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Best Way to Get Featured in Ars Technica (2026): Honest Options for Tech Brands

Ars Technica has covered technology, science and policy since 1998. Here is how coverage really works, what is available through our network today, and the guaranteed tech titles you can book now.

What the name means Ars Technica: the art of technology

The Latin name sums up the site’s approach: technology explained in depth, for readers who know the subject.

1998Founded by Ken Fisher and Jon Stokes
2001Paid subscriptions introduced
2008Acquired by Condé Nast
2015Ars Technica UK launched

Source: Ars Technica history.

Know the beats

Where your story could fit

Pitch the section, not the whole publication. Each area has its own writers.

Information technologyEnterprise IT, cloud, security and infrastructure.
ScienceResearch, space, climate and health science.
PolicyTech law, regulation, privacy and antitrust.
AIModels, tools and their real-world effects.
Gaming and cultureGames, film and online culture.
CarsElectric vehicles and car technology.
Pitch check

What Ars reporters respond to

Story typeFitWhy
New research with dataStrongArs covers science and evidence in depth.
Security findingStrongClear impact, with technical detail to check.
Expert comment on newsGoodUseful when the expert has real specialist knowledge.
Product launchWeakOnly works if the product is new in a technical sense.
Funding roundWeakBetter suited to start-up and business titles.

Tip for UK companies. Ars covers UK and EU tech policy too. A UK angle on regulation, security or research can work well.

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Guaranteed tech titles you can book now

Terms as listed in our network, confirmed in writing before you book. Each one is live within 14 days of your approval or a 100% refund.

Titles available through our network, not a list of past clients. Selling software? See SaaS PR.

Example campaign plans

Three example tech campaigns

Example plan · Security

A UK cyber security firm with new research

“Researchers find a new flaw in popular smart home devices”

  • Route: earned pitch to Ars, plus VentureBeat.
  • Angle: the research and its fix.
  • Outcome sought: trust with IT buyers.
Example plan · AI

A London AI start-up opening up its model

“UK start-up releases an open model for medical imaging”

  • Route: VentureBeat and The Next Web.
  • Angle: open release and test results.
  • Outcome sought: developer interest.
Example plan · Policy

A UK privacy tech company

“What new UK data rules mean for everyday apps”

  • Route: expert comment pitched to Ars.
  • Angle: a clear explainer.
  • Outcome sought: authority.

Illustrative plans with example headlines. They are not client results.

United Press is a London PR agency at Brook’s Mews, working since 2001 with clients worldwide, and a winner or shortlisted at PRWeek, CIPR Excellence, UK Agency, PRCA DARE, The Drum and UK Social Media Communications Awards.

FAQ

Ars Technica questions

How do I get featured in Ars Technica?

Pitch a reporter on the right beat with real data, expert access and a timely reason. Sponsored placements are listed in our network but are on hold as of October 2026, so ask us to check before planning around one.

Can you guarantee an Ars Technica article?

Only when the title is open for bookings in our network. Right now it is on hold, so we do not take payment for it. We can guarantee other tech titles instead.

Who owns Ars Technica?

Condé Nast, which bought it in 2008. It was founded in 1998 by Ken Fisher and Jon Stokes.

What does Ars Technica mean?

It is Latin, which the site translates as the art of technology.

Is a sponsored Ars link do-follow?

No. Our network lists Ars placements with a sponsored label and a no-follow link.

How much does it cost?

There is no fixed price. Every campaign is planned around your goal and the titles you need. Share your goal and budget in the form below for a personalised plan.

Free plan

Want coverage in top tech media?

Tell us about your technology and your news. We will send a free plan with the angle, the titles that fit and the current status of Ars Technica.

Publication facts

Ars Technica: what you get, how long it takes and who it suits

Ars Technica is in our partner inventory. These are the facts we check before we quote, taken from the publisher’s current listing.

92Moz Domain Authority
90Ahrefs Domain Rating
Brand mentionYour name and website appear; the link is no-follow
2–3 weeksPublisher turnaround (we quote up to 5 weeks)
United StatesWhere its readers are
Lifestyle · News · Real EstateSections this title runs

How a feature in Ars Technica works

  1. Tell us your goal. Use the short form below. Within 24 hours you get a free plan: the route and the timeline.
  2. Approve the story. We write it in Ars Technica’s own style and you sign off every word.
  3. It goes live. The publisher’s turnaround is 2–3 weeks; we quote up to 5 weeks.
  4. You get the proof. A live link and a short report. Trusted since 2001: if it is not published, you get a 100% refund.

Who Ars Technica suits

Companies that sell, hire or raise investment in the United States, and founders who want a recognisable lifestyle, news and real estate title on their “as seen in” list. With a Domain Authority of 92, it also carries real weight for search engines and AI answers.

Good to know

  • Published as clearly marked sponsored content, as the publisher requires.
  • Bookings are paused at the moment. Ask us and we will suggest the nearest alternative.
  • Publisher turnaround 2–3 weeks. We quote up to 5 weeks so there is time for your approval and any edits.

Titles in the same area or sector you can combine with Ars Technica

Quick answers about Ars Technica

Can I get featured in Ars Technica?
Yes. Ars Technica is in our partner inventory. Tell us your goal on the form below and we reply within 24 hours with a free plan: the route and the timeline. You approve the article before it is published.
How long does a feature in Ars Technica take?
The publisher’s turnaround is 2–3 weeks once you have approved the article. We quote up to 5 weeks so there is time for your approval and any edits.
Is the link in Ars Technica do-follow?
The article names you and your website, but the link is no-follow. Choose it for readers and reputation rather than for search rankings.
What is Ars Technica’s domain authority?
Moz Domain Authority 92 and Ahrefs Domain Rating 90 at our last check (29 September 2026). Authority scores change over time, so we re-check before every booking.
Which titles go well with Ars Technica?
Titles in the same area or sector include Business Insider, Yahoo Finance / AP News / Benzinga, Fortune and The Chicago Tribune. One story can run across several of them, so ask us for a combined plan that reaches more of the readers you care about.

Figures from the publisher’s listing in our partner inventory, checked 29 September 2026.