Fake news detector

This extension marks fake news in the pages you are browsing

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Fake News Detector: A Chrome Extension against Disinformation

"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.

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By: DareDevelopers-giacomofava

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 3.37

(30)

Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2017-10-23)

Creation date: 2017-10-22

Permissions:

activeTab
tabs
https://*/*
http://*/*
*://*/*

Size: 79.62K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 22,910 ▼ 42

Other rankings

#313 in News & Weather ▲ 12 #169 in news keyword 34 ▲ 18

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Fake news detector (v1.2.1)

303 4.00

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 good heads up
Useful for flagging sites and Google results
Great idea for detecting fake news
Easy to use

Cons

Inconsistent detection of reliable news sources
Bias towards conservative news being marked as fake
Crashes frequently
Limited correction or feedback options for ratings
Does not work effectively for all users

Most mentioned

Classifies trustworthy sites as fake news
Perceived political bias in assessments
Notable incorrect classifications
Lack of transparency in detection methodology

User 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

Hellomyname Isblank, 2018-12-07

Worthless. It detects nothing.

Richard Wise, 2017-06-07

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

One Eyed Goat Nigga (Communism Death), 2017-04-29

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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 impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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