Newstrition (Legacy)

Newstrition (Legacy)

What's in your news? Find out using this free tool by Our.News.

Merlin
Stats
This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2021-12-29
Users: 685
Rating: 4.00 (8)
Version: 2020.6.22.1 (Last updated: 2020-06-22)
Creation date: 2020-06-22
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • background
  • storage
  • <all_urls>
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • management
Size: 224.26K
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Summary

Newstrition® makes it easier for anyone to make informed decisions about what is real and what is “junk” news and content. It provides factchecking information in an easy to read nutrition label format, making it easy for users to quickly determine the credibility of content themselves.

After adding to your browser, just read the news anywhere you normally do. When you want to dig deeper, or rate any news article, just click the Newstrition icon!

For every news article, everywhere:

  • Check the background of the publisher
  • Look at the article's sources of facts
  • See reviews from other fact-checkers
  • See Media Bias Ratings from AllSides
  • Vote & contribute your own fact sources
  • Rate the news for a variety of factors
  • See the overall public opinion scores
  • and much more!

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User reviews
Loved the concept but after looking at known far-left and far-right sites, this extension has a clear bias.
by James Ramsey, 2019-01-01

Well done!
by Anima Aeternum Anima Aeternum, 2018-11-20

it 's terrible but I'm used to that.
by realerdealers realerdealers, 2018-10-22
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Safety
Risk impact

Newstrition (Legacy) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Newstrition (Legacy) if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Newstrition (Legacy) may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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