Our approach
BestCrosshair brings together player settings from published sources, match-linked crosshair data and reviewed submissions. We assess the evidence behind an update rather than treating an entire profile as permanently verified.
Not every setting has been confirmed directly by the player. A listed value is the latest information available to us, not a guarantee that the player still uses it today.
Player contact, social media and streams
Supporting evidence can include direct communication with a player, a config they have shared, their public social posts or a recent stream showing their settings. For direct confirmations, the sender must be identifiable as the player or an authorised team representative.
A stream clip with a timestamp is more useful than an undated channel description. Bot commands, old configs and social posts can remain online after a player changes their setup, so their age and context matter.
Match observations and equipment
Crosshair history records a code alongside the match, map and observation date supplied by its source. A match-linked record is different from a direct player confirmation, and a player may use different crosshairs on different maps.
For equipment, recent tournament photos and footage can help establish what a player actually uses. A sponsorship or a post thanking a brand for a product does not, by itself, establish regular use. Event-provided equipment may also differ from a player’s personal setup.
Reviewing sources and conflicting information
Established Counter-Strike databases can provide supporting information, particularly when a first-party source is unavailable. We distinguish these reports from evidence published or supplied by the player. Two sites listing the same value are not necessarily independent confirmations.
When sources disagree, we look at their dates, context and whether they support the exact setting in question. An unresolved report is not a reason to silently replace a reviewed value. Direct player confirmation should only be claimed when the evidence supports it.
What update dates mean
A match observation date, a source-check date and the date a player changed a setting are different things. Importing information does not establish when the player started using it.
A new crosshair observation does not verify the player’s sensitivity, video settings or equipment. Each part of a profile needs its own supporting evidence.
Send a correction
Found a change? Use the correction form on the player’s profile. Include the setting, the new value and a supporting link or screenshot. For a stream or video, add the date and timestamp so we can find the relevant moment.
Submissions are reviewed before they change published data. Please only share material you have permission to share; do not submit private conversations without the participants’ permission.
Editorial contact: Caspar Palmgren Kjäll.