Fake news detector

This extension marks fake news in the pages you are browsing
What is Fake news detector?
"Fake News Detector" is a Chrome extension designed to combat the spread of disinformation. As you browse various sites, it actively marks suspected news as 'Fake' or 'Clickbait', making it easier to distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources. It continually updates and works even as you scroll through social media feeds, ensuring you have the most relevant, validated news possible.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.37 (30)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2017-10-23)
Creation date: 2017-10-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • https://*/*
  • http://*/*
  • *://*/*
Size: 79.62K

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Extension summary

This extension marks fake news in the pages you are browsing. It will mark in RED the FAKE NEWS and in ORANGE the CLICKBAIT links or PROBABLY FAKE news. While browsing on Facebook the page may load new posts while you are scrolling, this will cause problems to our detector.No problem, just click on the logo to check again all the new posts.

Estensione che evidenzia e segnala le notizie false durante la navigazione su qualsiasi sito, pure social (Facebook, Twitter etc.).

Version 1.2: new websites list added.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Gives a person a good heads up regarding potentially misleading sites.
  • Useful for flagging sites and Google results.
  • Allows users to see specific pages where it has worked.
Cons
  • Often marks trustworthy sites as fake news.
  • Perceived bias towards conservative news outlets.
  • Crashes frequently and fails to detect numerous sites.
Most mentioned
  • Claims to identify clickbait or fake news.
  • Difficulty in assessing the methodology behind ratings.
  • User dissatisfaction with the political bias of the extension.
Recent reviews
WWWEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLL: It says "Possible Clickbait" on a site that's absolutely true and factual with basically any and every questioned answered along with rock solid evidence, it must work by ----well look I may be stoned but I know there aren't any REALLY quick people actually watching and reading what you type in. ----so yes, algorithm or what deez nuts have you. Only thing is some people will actually believe it is click bait or whatever cool but not cleaver word some programmers taped away from the keyboard and into to the "var/s" Hall of Fame, as it graces the cyber world before ya know it and they see it, and believe lies, against the truth, and not find out for themselves with a trusted and or accredited source or their own eyes and ears. Maybe invent something like...WAAAAA I've GOT IT. Thanks for the idea. Enjoy my rating. #MAGA
by Hellomyname Isblank, 2018-12-07

Worthless. It detects nothing.
by Richard Wise, 2017-06-07

only marks conservative news as Fake News, Buzzfeed was unaffected by this
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Fake news detector requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Fake news detector has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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