Unlabelling

Abolish labels of ‘foreign agents’ media

Unlabelling is a Chrome extension aimed at abolishing the stigmatizing labels of 'foreign agents' imposed on media websites under controversial legislation. More than 260,000 people have signed a petition demanding the repeal of these discriminatory laws, with a detailed bill presented to the State Duma. This extension removes the 'foreign agent' tags from media platforms, fostering neutral and unrestricted access to information.

Developed by OVD-Info and the "Voskhod" Advertising Agency, Unlabelling is open-source and supports the movement to reject unfair governmental labelling practices. It also features advertisements from organizations backing the petition, encouraging users to explore and support the cause. For further insights, users can access detailed reports, the draft law, and the petition via provided links.

Manifest V2
By:
OVD-Info
Users:
1,000+
Rating:
4.87
(61)
Version:
1.0.1 (Last updated: 2022-01-22)
Creation date:
2022-01-01
Permissions:
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size:
274.43K
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

User reviews

Unlabelling is widely appreciated for removing unwanted labels from news and media organizations, aiding user understanding and fostering solidarity. It works reliably for many, though some experience inconsistent performance on certain sites and concerns about possible data usage. Users highly value its clever idea and social impact, suggesting expansion to platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and Telegram. Additional feature requests highlight interest in greater customization and functionality, though technical challenges exist. Overall, it is a well-received extension with strong user support and room for future enhancements.
Pros
  • The extension effectively helps users identify and learn about good and previously unknown organizations instead of displaying unwanted text.
  • It works well without noticeable malfunctions and positively influences users' moods.
  • The idea and implementation are praised as creative, helpful, and timely, with users expressing gratitude and support for the mission behind the extension.
  • Users wish for the extension to be expanded to other platforms like YouTube, Twitter, and Telegram for similar functionality.
  • It promotes solidarity and civic engagement by removing politically charged labels from media content, contributing to user enjoyment and empowerment.
Cons
  • The extension does not always work on all websites, such as the Dozhd channel, experiencing occasional inconsistencies.
  • There are reports about the app causing page freezes, errors, and continuous internet traffic that raises privacy concerns about potential data collection and sending.
  • Users desire additional features like skipping certain video segments, choosing banner display options, and broader functionality across social media platforms like Twitter and YouTube.
  • A few users mention technical challenges for future expansions, such as removing labels from videos and social media posts, indicating areas for improvement.
Recent reviews
Спасибо расширению, которое вместо безобразного ненужного текста помогает узнать о хороших и незнакомых ранее организациях.
by Михаил, 2022-09-11

браво!
by Beer Vasil, 2022-02-06

Спасибо! Все отлично работает.
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Moderate risk impact

Unlabelling requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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