Detox Browser

Restrict sensitive topics towards mental health
What is Detox Browser?
Detox Browser is a Chrome extension that enables users to filter out content that may adversely affect their mental well-being. It analyzes sentiment, categories, and blacklisted topics to prevent users from being overwhelmed with traumatic information. The extension is continuously being improved to provide a customizable browsing experience.

Extension stats

Users: 93 ▲ 8
Rating: 3.00 (1)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2021-05-27)
Creation date: 2021-05-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
Size: 193.54K

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Extension summary

DetoxBrowser enables a user to filter out content which he/she might feel is adversely affecting their mental well-being. In addition to default filters, the extension enables a user to fine-tune the browsing experience as per their individual requirements. The extension analyzes sentiment, categories and blacklisted topics to prevent the user from being overwhelmed with information that can possibly traumatize the user. The extension achieves this through simple keyword-based checks followed by detailed analysis. Even though it is mainly aimed at google search results it also checks websites for topics blacklisted by the user. The extension is in active development and its features are being continuously improved.

Temporarily stop getting search results about information that may be sensitive to the user. For example, one could add words such as “Stocks”, “News about Abuse”, “Murders / Deaths”, “Adult / Slang” etc.

Uses a basic but quick wordlist based sentiment analysis to flag badly worded or concerning results.

Can add in words and tweak the sensitivity of filter based on issues.

Shows tags the search result is about on hover, and the source of the result so can be unhidden if the user wants to.

Note: Search results are not analyzed on special pages such as that obtained when directly searching for pandemic related info and or other topics with misinformation surrounding them to prevent these from being blocked.

Abusive language filtered with leet and profanity checks.

Option between direct removal from google search if blacklisted keywords detected.

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User reviews

I really like this extension and worked really well for a few hours. Not sure why it stopped working but i reinstalled it, tried it on a clean browser and changed the blacklists. Nothing works and its not worth it for me at this moment.
by Angel Eschaton, 2021-11-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Detox Browser requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Detox Browser has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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