Scam Web and Content Farm Filter and Critic

This extension is to block Scam Web and Content Farm and 'Critic' the articles.

The "Scam Web and Content Farm Filter and Critic" Chrome extension helps users block scam websites and content farms that spread fake and exaggerated news articles. Beyond simple blocking, it allows users to preview and contribute comments critiquing the content, helping others decide whether to engage with the article.

With community collaboration, users can leave feedback and like helpful comments, supporting a collective effort to combat misinformation online. The extension provides an easy way to avoid misleading content and foster a healthier internet culture by promoting transparency and critical discussion. Stay informed and protect yourself from fake news using this helpful tool.

By:
SmartLife
Users:
1,000
Rating:
4.90
(178)
Version:
3.6 Last updated: 2021-01-12
Creation date:
2019-07-05
Risk:
Very high risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • identity
  • tabs
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • <all_urls>
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
  • https://www.gstatic.com/*
  • https://ajax.googleapis.com/
Size:
1.32MB
Email:
yo*****@gmail.com
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Chrome Web Store
Data ingested on:
2025-07-14

User reviews

Users appreciate the extension's purpose in blocking scam and fraudulent sites, describing it as very useful and practical. However, several users report that the extension has stopped functioning properly, with broken links and unresponsive reporting features, suggesting it may no longer be actively maintained.
Pros
  • Effectively helps block scam and fraudulent websites
  • Useful tool for protecting users from scams and content farms
  • Well-intentioned and practical extension
  • Encourages user responsibility in scam prevention
  • Good user feedback praising its usefulness
Cons
  • Reports that the extension is no longer working or functional
  • Users experience errors with links and blocked functions
  • Reporting problematic sites is ineffective or unresponsive
  • Some users indicate the extension may no longer be maintained
Recent reviews
已經無法使用
by 蔡和*****, 2023-07-02

回報網址已失效,且留言都無回復。 可能已不再營運。
by Ch*****, 2022-07-29

I was playing amogus while this extension pn and blocked my kill button. 此擴展名pn時我正在玩無聲遊戲,並阻止了我的殺死按鈕。 sus
by SI*****, 2021-05-21
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

Scam Web and Content Farm Filter and Critic requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Chrome extension may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Chrome extension reputation on Chrome Web Store, the amount of time the Chrome extension has been around, and other signals about the Chrome extension. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Chrome extension.

Scam Web and Content Farm Filter and Critic has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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