KnowNews
Dynamic disinformation detection plugin
KnowNews - Disinformation Detection Plugin
KnowNews is a dynamic disinformation detection plugin for Firefox. Developed by Media Monitoring Africa, it helps users identify credible and dodgy news sites, promoting media quality and ethical journalism.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
- notifications
- storage
- http://*/
- https://*/
- <all_urls>
Size: 102.70K
Email: in*****@mma.org.za
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Other platforms
Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Know your dope from your dodgy: If you care about sharing news that it credible, download and use this extension to help you identify if the site you are browsing contains credible or dodgy news. Assist us by identifying more credible and more dodgy sites. Developed by Media Monitoring Africa, an independent non-profit organisation that promotes media freedom, media quality and ethical journalism.
Add-on safety
Risk impact
KnowNews requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
KnowNews has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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