Bot Sentinel

Automatically identify inauthentic accounts and toxic Twitter trolls.
What is Bot Sentinel?
'Bot Sentinel' is a free, non-partisan Chrome extension developed to classify inauthentic accounts and toxic Twitter trolls. Using machine learning and AI, it adds these accounts to a publicly accessible database.

Extension stats

Users: 20,000+
Rating: 3.62 (126)
Version: 2.1.5 (Last updated: 2022-03-29)
Creation date: 2020-07-04
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • *://botsentinel.com/*
  • *://*.botsentinel.com/*
  • *://twitter.com/*
  • *://*.twitter.com/*
  • storage
Size: 178.18K

Other platforms

Bot Sentinel (v2.1.6)
3.99 (134) 2,223+
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Extension summary

Bot Sentinel is a free non-partisan platform developed to classify and track inauthentic accounts and toxic trolls. The platform uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to classify Twitter accounts, and then adds the accounts to a publicly available database that anyone can browse.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Helpful in identifying bots and troll accounts.
  • User-friendly with a simple download and doesn't slow down the computer.
  • Can provide insights into how users engage in discussions and change their behavior.
  • Allows users to check ratings on any Twitter account.
Cons
  • Inaccuracy in ratings, often labeling genuine users incorrectly.
  • Stopped functioning or broken after updates.
  • Perceived political bias in analyzing accounts.
  • Lack of transparency in the algorithm behind ratings.
  • May lead to harassment through mass reporting.
Most mentioned
  • Inaccuracy of ratings and assessments.
  • Stopped working or broken functionality.
  • Allegations of political bias by the developer.
  • Helpful in identifying bots and troll accounts.
Recent reviews
Doesn't work and development has stopped, as far as I can tell.
by Bob M, 2024-07-04

It was really helpful showing the rating under a user name but as already noted it has stopped working altogether.
by D C, 2024-05-23

Stopped working. I think X changed something.
by Anthony Donnelly, 2024-05-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Bot Sentinel requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Bot Sentinel has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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