B.S. Detector
A browser extension that alerts users to unreliable news sources.
B.S. Detector - Firefox Add-on
B.S. Detector is a powerful Firefox add-on that helps users identify and avoid unreliable news sources such as fake news, satire, extreme bias, conspiracy theories, and more.
Add-on stats
Rating: 2.67 
(24)
Creation date: 2016-12-06
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- *://unshorten.me/*
- webRequest
- webNavigation
Size: 80.11K
Email: he*****@bsdetector.tech
URLs: Website
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Add-on summary
Easily identify fake and satirical news sites, as well as other questionable news sources. Adds a warning label to the top of questionable sites as well as link warnings on Facebook and Twitter.
Identifies:
- Fake News: Sources that fabricate stories out of whole cloth with the intent of pranking the public.
- Satire: Sources that provide humorous commentary on current events in the form of fake news.
- Extreme Bias: Sources that traffic in political propaganda and gross distortions of fact.
- Conspiracy Theory: Sources that are well-known promoters of kooky conspiracy theories.
- Rumor Mill: Sources that traffic in rumors, innuendo, and unverified claims.
- State News: Sources in repressive states operating under government sanction.
- Junk Science: Sources that promote pseudoscience, metaphysics, naturalistic fallacies, and other scientifically dubious claims.
- Hate Group: Sources that actively promote racism, misogyny, homophobia, and other forms of discrimination.
- Clickbait: Sources that are aimed at generating online advertising revenue and rely on sensationalist headlines or eye-catching pictures.
- Proceed With Caution: Sources that may be reliable but whose contents require further verification.
User reviews
by Bekohanfula, 2023-11-27
Add-on safety
Risk impact
B.S. Detector requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
B.S. Detector is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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