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Should I Use RabbitEars.Info?
RabbitEars, where you can learn all about local, over-the-air TV channels.
Worth it
Worth itFree, community-validated signal maps — the standard first stop before buying a TV antenna.
Free, community-trusted OTA signal maps for antenna buyers — not business software. Cutting cable? Use it first.
Confidence: Medium
FCC databases
Data source
Per Dave's 2022 RabbitEars monograph
Web only
Platform
No mobile app mentioned
Value for money
5
Free and widely recommended
Ease of use
2
Reddit threads repeatedly ask how to read reports
Feature depth
4
Signal maps, owner lists, ATSC 3.0 tools
Support quality
2
Hobbyist-run; Discord community, no formal support
Security posture
2
Disclosed XSS report; browser trust was once revoked
Pros
Cons
Gotchas
- mediumOpenBugBounty shows a disclosed XSS report (OBB-3402690); fix status unclear⁵
- mediumSignal ratings are predictions, not guarantees — Reddit debates 'Fair' at 33 miles
- lowNo official support; help comes from Discord and Reddit only
- lowSome antivirus tools may warn visitors due to low trust scores⁴
Best for
- Cordcutters choosing an antenna
- Tablo/HDHomeRun setup planning
- ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV lookups
- Ham radio and DX enthusiasts
Not for
- Anyone shopping for business or team software
- Streaming-only viewers with no antenna plans
- Buyers who won't interpret technical signal data
- Teams needing SLAs, support, or vendor accountability
Pricing
Free access
$0
- Signal search maps
- Station, network, and owner databases
- Blog and ATSC 3.0 lists
Security
Minor findings: one disclosed XSS report and low antivirus trust scores; Reddit reports browser trust has been restored.
What users say
Cordcutters treat it as the default free tool for antenna planning, though many struggle to interpret its signal reports.
“Could someone help me understand rabbitears.info?”
“How Fair is a "Fair" Rating on RabbitEars.info for 33 mile signal?”
“[HOORAY!] RabbitEars.info now trusted by browsers again!”
Alternatives
Compare RabbitEars.Info with each alternative.
FCC DTV Reception Map
Official government map; simpler, fewer details
RabbitEars.Info vs FCC DTV Reception MapTV Fool
The older signal-report standard; now frequently down, per Reddit
RabbitEars.Info vs TV Foolr/cordcutters community advice
Post your RabbitEars report; users recommend antennas
Full analysis
Based on ~20 public sources: Reddit and forum threads, security scanners, news mentions, and site pages. Snippets were truncated; quotes are verbatim thread titles.
Sources
- RabbitEars.Info homepagerabbitears.infoofficial
- Dave's Rabbitears.info Monographrabbitears.infoofficial
- ATSC 3.0 Station Listrabbitears.infoofficial
- Rabbitears.info Low Trust Review (Gridinsoft)gridinsoft.comsecurity
- XSS vulnerability report OBB-3402690openbugbounty.orgsecurity
security
- tvfool.com not working for anyone else?reddit.comreview
news
- Rich on Tech: RabbitEars.info and the FCC DTV maprichontech.tvnews
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