NewsGuard
NewsGuard's red/green rating and labels help users know which news and information websites to trust.
Manifest V2
- By:
- NewsGuard
- Rating:
- 3.35 (247)
- Version:
- 5.9 (Last updated: 2025-01-22)
- Version code:
- 5879927
- Creation date:
- 2018-08-14
- Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- https://*/
- nativeMessaging
- Size:
- 1.66M
- Email:
- su*****@newsguardtech.com
- URLs:
- Website ,Privacy policy
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- 12 hours ago
Ranking
Other platforms
User reviews
Pros
- Effective in showing site trustworthiness according to some users
- Good concept for flagging unreliable news sources
- Provides clear explanations for site ratings
Cons
- Requires a credit card for a free trial, which many users find off-putting
- Does not function without a subscription
- Some users complain that it doesn't work at all on certain browsers
- Accusations of bias in fact-checking and content filtering
- Users express frustration with the subscription model
Recent reviews
struggling to get extension added to my devices and browsers; based on what I'm told by active users this is really effective.
by Becky, 2025-04-09
by shuuji3, 2025-03-15
Newsguard is not "funded" by USAID. Certain parties that spread lies are always trying to demonize the fact checkers.
by Firefox user 17953219, 2025-02-18
Extension safety
Risk impact
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
NewsGuard is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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