ChromeView

An extension that provides alternative sources to read the same news article in an attempt to limit the effect of fake news.

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This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-09-27
By: rsickles9
Users: 124
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2017-05-10)
Creation date: 2017-05-10
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • https://www.facebook.com/*
  • tabs
  • https://ajax.googleapis.com/
  • https://api-v4.lateral.io/*
  • https://news-api.lateral.io/documents/similar-to-text
  • storage
Size: 41.47K

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Extension summary

ChromeView is an extension for Facebook that provides alternative sources to read the same news article in an attempt to limit the effect of fake news. We use the lateral.io news recommender API to serve you related news articles from various less biased sources. We try to recommend articles that may be from a different political leaning from what you are used to reading in order to give you a new perspective on news. The meter at the top changes as you read recommended articles based on the new article's political leaning. This allows you to get a better perspective of your own political leaning and how it changes based on reading articles that we recommend. Red is more conservative and blue is more liberal. Hover over the white heading section of an article and start reading!

Current Version Works With Sources: Fox, CNN, Breitbart More to be added soon!

Extension safety

Risk impact

ChromeView requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ChromeView may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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