UPF Survey

Execute Google searches for an academic study.
What is UPF Survey?
UPF Survey is a Chrome extension part of an academic study conducted at the Barcelona School of Economics and Tel Aviv University. The extension executes searches for specific queries, collecting search results and user location data. No individual-specific information is collected. Some users may be eligible for an award for participating in the study.

Extension stats

Users: 40 ▼ -1
Rating: 3.00 (4)
Version: 1.5 (Last updated: 2024-04-09)
Creation date: 2023-07-18
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • https://*.google.com/
Size: 61.94K

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Extension summary

This extension is part of a study conducted by the Center for Economic Policy Research. The purpose of the extension is to better under how different individuals reach news sites.

Study participants, after giving their consent for the data collection will install this extension. The extension will then execute searches for specific queries and collects the results. No information on individuals besides search results and user location is collected.

Some users have been invited to receive an award for installing this extension. Each user that completed the survey and received an invitation is eligible to receive up to one award. If you have any questions or comments please contact the principal investigator by email at [email protected]

User reviews

by Ro'ee Levy, 2024-04-30

by Aaron Schade, 2024-04-29

by Dan Flores, 2024-02-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

UPF Survey requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

UPF Survey is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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