Flagger

Flagger

Flagger floods the Internet with red flag keywords. It shouldn't bother the NSA since they're not supposed to spy on us anyway.

What is Flagger?
Flagger is a powerful Chrome extension that adds red flag keywords to web addresses, signaling against government surveillance. Take a stand for internet privacy with Flagger.
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Stats
Users: 102 ▲ 2
Rating: 4.25 (8)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2014-12-05)
Creation date: 2014-12-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 252.93K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Flagger is a browser add-on that automatically puts red flag keywords (like bomb, Taliban and anthrax) into the web addresses you visit. Install Flagger and help us send a message: government surveillance has gone too far.

User reviews
I love the idea of sticking it to "Big Brother" but Flagger breaks some websites. The pages won't load or videos wont play. The only fix is to disable flagger entirely. An option to disable for specific websites. preferably via 1 click or quick navigation in the flagger drop-down menu. Similar to how Adblock gives us the "don't run on this site" option.
by N C N C, 2013-09-19

I really like the idea, considering I say hello to them on FB by using flagged words. However, I agree with both users here in that we need to be able to turn it off. I could no longer access my yahoo e-mail (snicker- still makes me laugh) But e-mail is necessary unfortunately.
by Flighty H Flighty H, 2013-09-29

I love the idea of sticking it to "Big Brother" but Flagger breaks some websites. The pages won't load or videos wont play. The only fix is to disable flagger entirely. An option to disable for specific websites. preferably via 1 click or quick navigation in the flagger drop-down menu. Similar to how Adblock gives us the "don't run on this site" option.
by L B L B, 2013-09-19
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Safety
Risk impact

Flagger is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Flagger if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Flagger has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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