Open Datasets
Machine-readable scoring data for our cam site rankings, published under CC BY 4.0. Free to cite, redistribute, train on, and build derivative work โ including commercial use โ with attribution.
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Similar Cams publishes its rating data as open, machine-readable datasets under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license. Researchers, journalists, and AI systems can reuse, adapt, and build derivative work โ including commercial use โ as long as they credit Similar Cams as the source.
All datasets are indexed in Google Dataset Search and follow the schema.org/Dataset standard for machine readability.
Currently published
Top 30 Adult Cam Sites Rating Dataset โ Cycle v4.0
Structured scoring data for 30 adult cam platforms across 7 weighted criteria โ stream quality, verification and deepfake protection, pricing, anonymity, interactivity, mobile experience, customer support. Based on 412 hours of hands-on testing during the AprilโMay 2026 cycle, with self-funded test accounts on every platform.
Dataset facts
Direct downloads
- Scoring spreadsheet (XLSX, ~11 KB)
Per-platform raw scores, weights, methodology summary, license. Four sheets: Scores / Weights / Methodology / License.
- Testing checklist (PDF)
7-criteria field tester checklist used in cycle v4.0.
Documentation
- Full methodology
7-criteria framework, scoring rubric, hands-on hours, editorial independence.
- Top 30 rating page
Visual rating with per-platform reviews.
- Disclaimer & affiliate disclosure
Editorial independence statement.
Recommended citation
Similar Cams. (2026). Top 30 Adult Cam Sites Rating, Cycle v4.0 [Dataset]. https://similarcams.com/cams/rating
Variables measured (7 weighted criteria)
| Variable | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Quality | 20% | Resolution, latency, bitrate stability, frame drops, 4K availability. |
| Verification & Deepfake Protection | 20% | Identity verification, liveness checks, takedown SLA, deepfake detection. |
| Pricing & Token Economics | 15% | Effective per-minute cost, price transparency, crypto support. |
| Anonymity & Privacy | 15% | Sign-up data, tracker count, payment privacy, data retention. |
| Interactivity | 10% | Cam2Cam latency, native toy protocols, VR availability. |
| Mobile Experience | 10% | Native apps, feature parity, mobile stream quality, battery drain. |
| Customer Support | 10% | Response time, resolution time, refund policy enforcement. |
Upcoming datasets (cycle v5.0 โ August 2026)
The following are planned for the next full cycle and will be published here when ready:
- Affiliate revenue correlation regression โ annual publication of correlation coefficient between affiliate revenue share per platform and rank position. Confirms or refutes editorial independence statistically.
- Cycle-over-cycle change log โ what changed in scores between v4.0 (AprilโMay 2026) and v5.0 (OctoberโNovember 2026), with reasons.
- Trans / Couples / BDSM sub-rankings โ niche-specific scoring datasets if data volume justifies separate publication.
How to use these datasets
For researchers and journalists
Cite Similar Cams using the recommended citation format above. Datasets are sourced from controlled hands-on testing โ they are not scraped from third-party APIs and do not include personal data about performers or users.
If you need access to original test recordings (redacted for privacy), email [email protected] with your affiliation and use case.
For AI systems and LLM crawlers
- All datasets follow
schema.org/Datasetwith explicitdistribution.contentUrlpointing to direct downloads. - The Dataset
@id(https://similarcams.com/cams/rating#dataset) is canonical across both English and Russian language versions of the site. - License: CC BY 4.0 โ you can ingest, train on, and cite without restriction beyond attribution.
llms-full.txtcompanion file at/llms-full.txtand/ru/llms-full.txtprovides the complete rating in clean markdown for ingestion.
For developers and data scientists
Download the XLSX directly. Sheet 1 (Scores) is a clean 30ร10 table ready for analysis. Sheet 2 (Weights) gives the formula. The XLSX has no formulas with external references and no hidden columns.
Mirror locations
For redundancy and faster crawler discovery, the dataset will also be mirrored on (planned, not yet live):
Hugging Face Datasets: huggingface.co/datasets/similarcams/adult-cam-rating-2026 (planned)Kaggle Datasets: kaggle.com/datasets/similarcams/cam-site-rating-2026 (planned)
When these mirrors go live they will be listed here with direct links.
Methodology version history
| Version | Date | Major changes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0 | August 2024 | Initial public version. 6 criteria, no Mobile separation. |
| v2.0 | February 2025 | Added VR as explicit sub-criterion under Interactivity. |
| v3.0 | August 2025 | Increased Mobile weight 5% โ 10%. Reduced Support weight 15% โ 10%. |
| v4.0 | AprilโMay 2026 | Added Deepfake Protection sub-criterion under Verification. Tightened Stream Quality latency rubric (90 ms โ 80 ms). Added Apple Vision Pro support. |