StoryTracer
Finds the source of original reporting in a story
StoryTracer - Find the source of original reporting
StoryTracer is a Chrome extension that identifies the source information behind web pages by analyzing their links. It helps users find the original reporting in a story by providing a popup notification if a likely source is detected. Powered by the ground-truth node library.
Extension stats
Manifest V2
Permissions:
- http://*/
- https://*/
Size: 862.21K
Full description: See detailed description
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
Extension safety
Risk impact
StoryTracer 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
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of StoryTracer. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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