Clickbait Spoiler

Sums up clickbait links in one sentence, through a right-click option.
What is Clickbait Spoiler?
Clickbait Spoiler is a Chrome extension that adds a right-click option to summarize clickbait links with one sentence. It saves you time by revealing the punchline of a clickbait article without opening it, allowing you to avoid falling for clickbait traps. With automated and accurate summaries, Clickbait Spoiler helps you steer clear of misleading and time-wasting content.

Extension stats

Users: 26 ▼ -9
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2019-07-11)
Creation date: 2019-07-07
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • https://artistdetective.com/clickbait/reader.php
Size: 40.37K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Avoid clickbait by having this extension sum it up before you even click it.

Adds a right-click menu option to retrieve the punchline of a linked clickbait article without opening the page. The punchline will be shown behind the link's text after a few seconds, along with an estimate of the reading time.

Results will vary but should satisfy your curiosity enough to avoid the clickbait. Works best on typical clickbait headlines, about a.o. why, when, quotes, names, "amazing discoveries", and money. It can not (yet) handle numbered lists or quizzes.

Different from crowdsourced clickbait summarizers, this extension is fully automated and therefore not limited in scope.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Clickbait Spoiler requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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