Fake News Website Detector

Warning of websites which knowingly or unknowingly spread fake news.

Fake News Website Detector: A Chrome Extension

The 'Fake News Website Detector' is a Chrome extension originally developed by history teacher and activist Juraj Smatana. It serves to alert users when they visit websites that are recognized for knowingly or unknowingly distributing fake news. The tool is based on a list of Slovak and Czech websites found at https://www.konspiratori.sk/en. Users are advised to exercise critical thinking and caution when visiting these flagged websites.
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Extension stats

Users: 748
8
Rating: 4.39
(54)
Version: 1.0.352 (Last updated: 2024-04-14)
Creation date: 2020-03-15
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
  • tabs
Size: 132.10K

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Extension summary

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Warning of websites which knowingly or unknowingly spread fake news. List of Slovak and Czech websites originally created by activist and history teacher Juraj Smatana. Current list is based on https://www.konspiratori.sk/en. When you visit a site from this list you will see a message which asks you to use caution and common sense. You have been warned :-)

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helps users identify questionable websites
  • Useful for those who are skeptical about online information
  • Highly rated as a valuable tool for the family
  • Provides alerts for sites worth visiting
Cons
  • Some users criticize the app for its icon and labeling of sites
  • Inaccuracies in the flagged list, including unregistered domains
  • Some reviews express a need for a different focus, such as propaganda from the West
Most mentioned
  • Helps users identify fake news
  • Critique of flagged sites and accuracy
  • Interest in the icon and branding issues
User reviews
Moc pěkné, kdybych ho našel dříve, ušetřil bych si pár hodin práce s https://kontrolawebu.pridat.eu
by Tomáš Martínek, 2020-08-05

pomáha, vďaka :)
by Marianna Dodeková, 2020-03-29

sikovne... hlavne pre dovercivych ludi pri prvych kontaktoch s netom ;-)
by Majo Trusik, 2018-12-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Fake News Website Detector requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Fake News Website Detector is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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