NewsGuard
By: NewsGuard
NewsGuard's red/green rating and labels help users know which news and information websites to trust.
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Features & Capabilities
User Growth & Download Statistics
- By:
- NewsGuard
- Daily users:
- 1,717 -29
- Rating:
- 3.32 (248)
- Version:
- 5.10.2 Last updated: 2026-04-14
- Version code:
- 6220428
- Creation date:
- 2018-08-14
- Risk:
- High risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- nativeMessaging
- https://*/*
- http://*/*
- tabs
- Content scripts matches:
- <all_urls>
- <all_urls>
- Size:
- 440.53KB
- Email:
- su*****@newsguardtech.com
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Add-ons Store
- Data ingested on:
- 2026-06-20
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Permission Change History
2026-04-01: Version 5.9.9 → 5.10.1
Add Permissions: https://*/* http://*/*
Remove Permissions: https://*/
User Reviews
Most reviews complain about a paid model and non-functionality: users say it requires a credit card for a free trial and often does nothing until paid. There are frequent allegations of bias and false fact-checking, plus privacy concerns about data collection. A smaller number praise its trust ratings and safety benefits when it works, and some consider the cost worthwhile. Pros
- Provides site trust ratings and explains how those decisions are reached.
- When it works, it is effective at improving browsing safety and reducing the need for manual fact-checking.
- Some users view it as worth the monthly fee due to its usefulness.
Cons
- Requires payment or subscription; free trials often require credit card information.
- Often reported as not functioning or doing nothing until payment; reliability concerns.
- Perceived bias/impartiality and reports of false fact-checking.
- Privacy concerns about data collection and potential data breaches.
Recent reviews
now why would you possibly need my card for a free trial ... also you cant even use it " some features may require payment " say it with your chest man , nothing about this stupid addon is free , and from what im seeing in other reviews , this is just a whole scam full of not actually trustworthy news
by sh*****, 2026-03-26
Newsguard rates and more globally fact-checking can be simplified as: mainstream is good, independant is ungood. Partial, unfiable, even scam. Must me AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS.
by Fi*****, 2025-05-04
struggling to get extension added to my devices and browsers; based on what I'm told by active users this is really effective.
by Be*****, 2025-04-09
Is NewsGuard Safe?
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.
NewsGuard requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. 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 Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. 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 Firefox add-on.
NewsGuard is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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