WebGuard

Illuminate the Web: Your Shield Against Dark Patterns.

WebGuard

Install from Chrome Web Store

Extension stats

Users: 40
-1
Rating: 5.00
(4)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-02-05)
Creation date: 2024-02-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 433.15K

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Extension summary

WebGuard : It is more than just another browser extension – it's your ally in the fight against deceptive online practices. Here's how WebGuard can empower you to navigate the web with clarity and confidence:

⦿ Real-Time Detection and Highlighting: As you browse the web, WebGuard works silently in the background, scanning websites for signs of dark patterns. When a potential dark pattern is detected, WebGuard instantly highlights it, bringing your attention to the deceptive element and allowing you to proceed with caution.

⦿ Educational Insights and Explanations: WebGuard doesn't just identify dark patterns – it also educates you about them. With informative tooltips and explanations, WebGuard helps you understand how dark patterns operate, why they're used, and how to recognize them in the future. By arming you with knowledge, WebGuard empowers you to make informed decisions while browsing the web.

⦿ Seamless Integration: WebGuard seamlessly integrates into your browser, providing a lightweight and unobtrusive browsing experience. With minimal setup required, you can start enjoying the benefits of WebGuard right away without any hassle or inconvenience.

⦿ Community Reporting: WebGuard allows users to report suspected dark patterns directly from their browser. By crowdsourcing reports from our user community, we can quickly identify and address new dark patterns, further enhancing the effectiveness of our detection algorithms and providing a safer browsing experience for everyone.

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User reviews

by reetinder kundhal, 2024-02-09

by chetan gupta, 2024-02-08

Helped me a lot :)
by Salin Sharma, 2024-02-08
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

WebGuard is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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