2023

Turnitin launches AI writing detection capabilities in Turnitin Feedback Studio (TFS), TFS with Originality, Turnitin Originality, Turnitin Similarity, Simcheck, Originality Check and Originality Check+.

2021

Turnitin acquires ProctorExam, a global leader in proctoring technology; Gradehub, adding to our growing assessment capabilities; and Ouriginal, to help institutions promote academic integrity globally.

2020

Turnitin acquires ExamSoft, expanding its portfolio to include a robust assessment platform serving education, certification, and licensure programs.

2019

Turnitin joins the Advance family of companies, a long-term home for enhancing our core products and investing in emerging technologies.

2018

Turnitin acquires Gradescope, broadening its offerings to deliver high-quality, consistent assessment across all assignment types and subject areas.

2016

Feedback Studio launches. This tool combines best-in-class similarity checking with formative feedback and grading tools to support student writing.

2014

Turnitin invests in machine intelligence technology, and with the acquisition of Lightside Labs expands its time-saving features to include direct-to-student feedback.

2010

Responding to the educational community’s need for streamlined tools, Turnitin designs similarity checking, online grading, and peer review into a single service.

2007

CrossRef begins an exclusive partnership with Turnitin to develop its unparalleled scholarly content database for similarity checking.

2000

Turnitin.com introduces and launches similarity checking, leveraging database pattern-matching technology developed from the Berkeley students’ doctoral research.