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.
Extension stats
By: mgriffiths
Users: 5,000+ 
Rating: 4.16
(45)
Creation date: 2016-06-30
Manifest version: 2
Size: 189.44K
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Extension 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
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- It warns users before clicking on a rickroll link.
- It works on the original rickroll link.
- It's fun to use.
Cons
- It only detects the original rickroll link, missing variations.
- It displays unnecessary messages in the developer console.
- It sometimes fails to detect links that are rickrolls.
- Pressing cancel after a warning still opens the link.
Most mentioned
- It only works on the original rickroll link.
- It can warn users before actually clicking on a rickroll link.
- It needs to be updated for better detection.
Recent reviews
This didn't even work on anything and I got rickrolled a billion times
by 
Phatzet Dood, 2022-11-21
Phatzet Dood, 2022-11-21It's works but it would be better if it didn't write "Hello. This message was sent from scripts/inject.js" in the developer console.
by 
Eliza Milburn, 2022-08-15
Eliza Milburn, 2022-08-15it only shows the original link, i wish it was all links that is a possible rickroll
by 
William Keitaro, 2022-07-03
William Keitaro, 2022-07-03Extension safety
Risk impact
Rick Roll Detector requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Rick Roll Detector has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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