Internet Fact Checker

This is a powerful browser extension designed to help users verify information quickly and accurately.check for social media posts.

Internet Fact Checker

Install from Chrome Web Store

Extension stats

Users: 10
5
Version: 3.2.3 (Last updated: 2024-12-01)
Creation date: 2024-12-01
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • clipboardWrite
  • notifications
  • scripting
  • tabs
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • https://extension-api-2v7n.onrender.com/*
Size: 139.26K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

The Internet Fact Checker Chrome Extension is a cutting-edge tool designed to empower users with the ability to verify information swiftly and accurately, particularly in the context of social media. With the proliferation of misinformation online, this extension offers a practical solution for navigating the digital landscape with confidence. Users can instantly cross-check claims, posts, and shared content with reputable sources, ensuring that the information they engage with is trustworthy.

This extension integrates seamlessly into your browser, leveraging advanced algorithms and access to verified databases to analyze the credibility of social media posts. Whether it’s spotting fake news, identifying manipulated content, or validating trending topics, the Fact Checker provides real-time insights. Users receive clear indicators of accuracy, reliability, and bias, enabling informed decision-making.

Additionally, the extension offers customization features, allowing users to focus on specific types of content or platforms. It includes tools for reporting misleading information, contributing to a broader effort to combat misinformation. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, the Fact Checker empowers individuals, educators, and organizations to navigate the internet responsibly. With this extension, verifying facts is no longer a daunting task but a seamless part of your browsing experience.

To use the Internet Fact Checker, after you have installed the extension:

  1. highlight text that you want to check when you are online
  2. For PC users - right click your mouse
  3. For Apple users - press your control key and click on your touchpad or mouse button
  4. You will then see a list of options, cut, paste etc. Choose Internet Fact Checker
  5. Wait a few seconds for the extension to send the request and receive the answer.
  6. The answer will be in the clipboard and you just need to paste it anywhere. This is ideal when answering social media posts that you are not sure are true. You get two free fact checks and then there is a one-time lifetime cost of $18.

Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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