Evidence ledger
Every list behind the 2025 popularity index
This ledger names the publisher and list attached to each ranking input. Publisher-domain links identify the publisher when an exact article URL is unavailable; they should not be read as a link to the underlying list.
- Edition
- 2025
- Evidence records
- 297
- Publishers
- 12
- Source data through
Publisher and list records
Sources used for the 2025 source edition
| Publisher | List or evidence record | Year | Authority | Geography | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| leafly.com | Leafly Best Strains 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) editorial_pick | 2025 | 8/10 | Not specified | 20 strains |
| cannabiscupwinners.com | Spannabis 2025 - Best Indica Flower (publisher link opens in a new tab) industry_list | 2025 | 8/10 | Not specified | 1 strains |
| cannabiscupwinners.com | Errl Cup Spring 2025 - Best Indica Flower (publisher link opens in a new tab) industry_list | 2025 | 8/10 | Not specified | 1 strains |
| cannabiscupwinners.com | Grow Awards 2025 - Best Strain (publisher link opens in a new tab) industry_list | 2025 | 8/10 | Not specified | 1 strains |
| leafly.com | Leafly Best New Strains 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) editorial_pick | 2025 | 7/10 | Not specified | 20 strains |
| weedmaps.com | Weedmaps 12 Most Popular Strains (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 7/10 | Not specified | 12 strains |
| weedmaps.com | Weedmaps Indica Strains Page (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 7/10 | Not specified | 9 strains |
| weedmaps.com | Weedmaps 12 Most Popular Strains (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 7/10 | Not specified | 7 strains |
| leafly.com | Leafly Highest Rated Strains 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 7/10 | Not specified | 15 strains |
| forbes.com | Forbes Best Cannabis Strains (publisher link opens in a new tab) editorial_pick | 2025 | 7/10 | Not specified | 14 strains |
| weedmaps.com | Weedmaps Sativa Strains Page (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 7/10 | Not specified | 3 strains |
| leafly.com | Leafly Popular Indica Strains Database (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 6/10 | Not specified | 20 strains |
| weedmaps.com | Weedmaps Indica/Sativa/Hybrid Guide (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 6/10 | Not specified | 4 strains |
| curaleaf.com | Curaleaf Best-Selling Flower 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 6/10 | Not specified | 15 strains |
| laweekly.com | LA Weekly Best Strains LA 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) editorial_pick | 2025 | 6/10 | Not specified | 10 strains |
| leafly.com | Leafly Popular Hybrid Strains Database (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 6/10 | Not specified | 20 strains |
| leafly.com | Leafly Popular Sativa Strains Database (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 6/10 | Not specified | 15 strains |
| herb.co | Herb.co Strongest Strains 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) blog_roundup | 2025 | 6/10 | Not specified | 10 strains |
| trulieve.com | Trulieve Best-Selling Flower 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 6/10 | Not specified | 10 strains |
| leafly.com | Leafly Trending New Genetics 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) editorial_pick | 2025 | 6/10 | Not specified | 15 strains |
| dopemagazine.com | Dope Magazine Best Strains 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) editorial_pick | 2025 | 5/10 | Not specified | 10 strains |
| wayofleaf.com | WayofLeaf Best Strains 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) blog_roundup | 2025 | 5/10 | Not specified | 20 strains |
| allbud.com | AllBud 10 Most Popular Sativa Strains (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 5/10 | Not specified | 3 strains |
| allbud.com | AllBud 10 Most Popular Indica Strains (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 5/10 | Not specified | 2 strains |
| ilovegrowingmarijuana.com | ILGM Top Selling Strains 2025 (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 5/10 | Not specified | 15 strains |
| allbud.com | AllBud Popular Strains Database (publisher link opens in a new tab) competitor_ranking | 2025 | 5/10 | Not specified | 25 strains |
Methodology version legacy-pre-publisher-balance
Exact popularity formula
Ranked-list contribution
authority × ((list size − position + 1) ÷ list size)
An unranked appearance receives a position weight of 1.0. Only the highest contribution for each publisher and strain enters the sum, which limits duplicate influence from a single publisher.
Interpretation boundaries
- Geographic scope: Unspecified
- Ties: Equal weighted scores are ordered consistently by strain slug.
- Popularity: Visibility across lists is not proof of quality, safety, chemistry, or personal fit.
- Publisher links: A publisher-domain URL may identify the publisher without resolving to the exact ranked article.