# Bias Finder

> Find the bias of any news site you go to!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/bias-finder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/bias-finder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `bias-finder`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Unlocked
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 71
- **Rating:** 3.17 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2020-06-12
- **First published:** 2017-04-03
- **Size:** 96 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/bias-finder/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/TheUnlocked/Bias-Finder/issues](https://github.com/TheUnlocked/Bias-Finder/issues)

## Description

Bias Finder is a Firefox add-on that helps users determine the bias of news sites they visit. It utilizes the widely trusted AllSides(TM) bias database to provide an objective assessment of the news sources. By understanding the bias, users can evaluate if the information they are consuming is fair and represents multiple perspectives on the issues at hand. This extension aims to promote media literacy and encourage a more balanced approach to news consumption.

## Rankings

- #13,639 — Overall
- #43 — finder
- #216 — receive

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/bias-finder)