# Quackcheck

> Check article sources, to avoid being misinformed.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/quackcheck](https://chrome-stats.com/d/quackcheck)

## Overview

- **ID:** `quackcheck`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Joel
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-01
- **First published:** 2022-06-07
- **Size:** 660 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/quackcheck/)
- **Website:** [https://quackcheck.puny.ai](https://quackcheck.puny.ai/)

## Description

Quackcheck is a Firefox add-on that allows you to check the sources cited in articles, ensuring you can verify their credibility and avoid being misinformed. Stay informed and make informed decisions with Quackcheck.

## Rankings

- #90,876 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `scripting`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/quackcheck)