Rick Roll Detector

Rick Roll Detector

Warns you about Rick Roll links - never get Rick Rolled again.

What is Rick Roll Detector?
'Rick Roll Detector' is a unique Chrome extension designed to safeguard users from falling for the popular internet prank, Rick Rolling. It identifies likely Rick Roll links and warns the user before they click, featuring a mini Rick Astley icon for easy identification. Its mission is to ensure you never get Rick Rolled again.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 6,000+
Rating: 4.16 (45)
Version: 0.0.1 (Last updated: 2016-06-30)
Creation date: 2016-06-30
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 189.44K
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Summary

Never get Rick Rolled again.

This extension pops a mini Rick Astley next to all links which could Rick Roll you, and warns when you click on one.

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Helped me sometimes
  • Warns you before getting rickrolled
  • Could be useful with updates
Cons
  • Doesn't detect all rickroll links
  • Doesn't work for most links
  • Some users had issues with it not working at all
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't detect all rickroll links
  • Warns you but still allows the rickroll
  • Some users had issues with it not working at all
Recent reviews
Great! But you may need to update it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ub82Xb1C8os That is a rick roll that does not get detected by the extention.
by Delsym Delsym, 2021-07-12

the hero nobody knew about
by alex alex, 2020-09-26

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
by alex alex, 2020-07-26
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Safety
Risk impact

Rick Roll Detector is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Rick Roll Detector has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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