Newshelper

Safeguard news reading experience

Newshelper: Safeguard News Reading Experience

Newshelper is a Chrome extension called 'Newshelper' that safeguards news reading experience by identifying and warning users about misleading news, false information, and rumors on platforms like Facebook. It provides notifications when news that has been read is reported as false, helping users avoid the harm caused by misinformation.

Extension stats

Manifest V2
By: ronnywang
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 4.63
(131)
Version: 1.7.1 (Last updated: 2019-02-15)
Creation date: 2019-02-15
Permissions:
  • notifications
  • http://newshelper.g0v.tw/*
  • https://www.facebook.com/*
  • http://www.facebook.com/*
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 92.85K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

實用的新聞過濾工具,網路謠言的初步過濾好物
by Otaru Tsai, 2018-05-23

好用
by Jack Lan, 2017-08-22

不知為什麼只能針對回覆做回報,有許多粉專或內容農場發的文章本身卻無法回報
by 劉逸立, 2017-07-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Newshelper requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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 Newshelper. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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