The Fact Checker

Protect yourself against misinformation, disinformation, and scams with The Fact Checker.

Extension stats

Users: 115 ▲ 6
Rating: 5.00 (5)
Version: 1.1.32.0 (Last updated: 2024-11-14)
Creation date: 2024-01-19
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • scripting
  • activeTab
  • notifications
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 4.82M

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Extension summary

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The Fact Checker works on social media, scam and hoax emails, WhatsApp web and more!

THOUSANDS of fact check and scam warning alerts in 15 different languages, including English, Italiano (Italian), Español (Spanish), 中文 (Chinese), Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian), हिंदी (Hindi), and ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi)!

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In the fast-paced world of social media, fake news and scam emails, misinformation and disinformation can spread like wildfire.

Meet The Fact Check Extension: your guardian against misleading and dangerous content.

The Fact Check Extension, or Checker, is a revolutionary free browser extension designed to fight the spread of misinformation online. With its unique alert system and vast catalogue of fact checks and scam warnings, Checker is one of the most significant tools available in the battle for truth on the internet.

Whether you're browsing through social media feeds or checking your inbox, reading the news or surfing the web, if Checker detects posts with known misinformation, disinformation or scams - it will let you know instantly.

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User reviews

Fantastic extension. Does everything I need it to. Fully recommend!!

Extremely effective. Such a valuable asset for fact checking and deciphering fake news, especially in 2024.
by JRF Recording Studio, 2024-02-02

Great extension for debunking misinformation online. Very easy to use, nice interface and highly effective.
by Martin Hussey, 2024-01-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

The Fact Checker requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

The Fact Checker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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