Rick Roll Detector

Rick Roll Detector

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

Rick Roll Detector
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.
Stats
Users: 5,000+
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
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Pros
  • It works on the original rickroll link
  • It warns the user before getting rickrolled
  • Some users found it helpful in avoiding rickrolls
Cons
  • It only works on the original rickroll link, not different links
  • It may not always detect new or alternate rickroll links
  • Some users experienced technical issues with the extension
Most mentioned
  • It only works on the original link
  • It didn't work for some users
  • It warns but still leads to being rickrolled
  • Some users had issues with the extension not working
Recent reviews
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by alex alex, 2020-09-26

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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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