The Fact Checker

It's like Community Notes for the whole web! Protect against misinformation, disinformation, and scams with The Fact Checker. 🌐 In the fast-paced world of social media, fake news, and scam emails, misinformation and disinformation can spread like wildfire. 🚨 As the social media giants move away from fact-checking content, knowing truth from fiction—especially potentially dangerous or costly fiction—is more important than ever. 🛡️ Meet The Fact Check Extension: your guardian against misleading and dangerous content. ✨ The Fact Check Extension (Checker) is a revolutionary free browser extension designed to fight the spread of misinformation online. With its unique alert system and vast catalogue of fact checks and scam warnings, Checker is one of the most significant tools available in the battle for truth on the internet. 💻 Whether you're browsing through social media feeds, checking your inbox, reading the news, or surfing the web, if Checker detects posts with known misinformation, disinformation, or scams, it will let you know instantly. ⏳ While some other fact-checking extensions require users to flag content themselves for review, Checker takes the hard work out of getting on top of fake news. It works silently in the background, only activating when something flagged by a reputable source has been spotted on your screen—meaning you aren't being clogged with graphics or unnecessary notifications while you browse. 🔗 And unlike other fact-checking services that use AI to generate fact-check information, Checker links its users straight to the original source—rewarding the people who write the fact checks for their work. ✔️ Fact checks and scam warnings from outlets like AAP, AP, BBC, Snopes, Newsweek and over a dozen more! ✔️ A unique interface with live alerts and interactive elements. ✔️ Support for 15 languages, including 🇬🇧 English, 🇮🇹 Italiano, 🇪🇸 Español, 🇨🇳 中文, 🇮🇩 Bahasa Indonesia, 🇮🇳 हिंदी, and ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi)! 📢 THOUSANDS of fact-check and scam warning alerts available! ✨ The Fact Checker works on social media, scam and hoax emails, WhatsApp Web, and more! ⚠️ Developer's Note: Due to Chrome Web Store page restrictions, the interface will not load while browsing the store. Please navigate to a different URL for it to load the first time. Catalogue length: 12,457 fact checks and scam warnings, 17,664 known phrases Catalogue length: 12,296 fact checks and scam warnings, 17,454 known phrases Catalogue length: 11,863 fact checks and scam warnings, 16,866 known phrases Catalogue length: 11,771 fact checks and scam warnings, 16,743 known phrases Catalogue length: 11,656 fact checks and scam warnings, 16,586 known phrases Catalogue length: 11,591 fact checks and scam warnings, 16506 known phrases Catalogue length: 11,521 fact checks and scam warnings, 16,415 known phrases Catalogue length: 11,318 fact checks and scam warnings, 16,143 known phrases Long-standing issue where the Latest and Random buttons lose interactivity after their first use has been resolved. List of Latest fact checks in the catalogue has been updated to be more visually appealing. Catalogue length: 11,114 fact checks and scam warnings, 15,879 known phrases Catalogue length: 11,018 fact checks and scam warnings, 15,767 known phrases Catalogue length: 10,825 fact checks and scam warnings, 15,529 known phrases Catalogue length: 10,639 fact checks and scam warnings, 15,294 known phrases Catalogue length: 10,587 fact checks and scam warnings, 15,227 known phrases Catalogue length: 8342 fact checks and scam warnings, 12,959 known phrases Catalogue length: 8234 fact checks and scam warnings, 12,814 known phrases Catalogue length: 8101 fact checks and scam warnings, 12,629 known phrases Catalogue length: 8080 fact checks and scam warnings, 12,601 known phrases Catalogue length: 8004 fact checks and scam warnings, 12,492 known phrases Catalogue length: 7875 fact checks and scam warnings, 12,316 known phrases Catalogue length: 7800 fact checks and scam warnings, 12,213 known phrases Catalogue length: 7700 fact checks and scam warnings, 12,084 known phrases Catalogue length: 7623 fact checks and scam warnings, 11,986 known phrases Catalogue length: 7562 fact checks and scam warnings, 11,910 known phrases Catalogue length: 7487 fact checks and scam warnings, 11,803 known phrases Catalogue length: 7390 fact checks and scam warnings, 11,653 known phrases Catalogue length: 7317 fact checks and scam warnings, 11,553 known phrases Catalogue length: 7193 fact checks and scam warnings, 11,393 known phrases Catalogue length: 7148 fact checks and scam warnings, 11,327 known phrases This week we introduce a new feature: Latest. The latest button on the dashboard allows users to see the most recent fact checks added to The Fact Checker's catalogue. This will be updated each time the catalogue is updated, so it's a great way to quickly check the latest fact checks from a variety of sources. Currently there is a minor issue which limits the user to viewing the Latest page once per session, with subsequent loads requiring a re-load of the extension's window. This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Catalogue length: 7013 fact checks and scam warnings, 11,133 known phrases Catalogue length: 6922 fact checks and scam warnings, 11,016 known phrases Catalogue length: 6769 fact checks and scam warnings, 10,813 known phrases Now includes source icons next to history buttons in the user interface. Catalogue length: 6689 fact checks and scam warnings, 10,718 known phrases Catalogue length: 6584 fact checks and scam warnings, 10,585 known phrases Catalogue length: 6479 fact checks and scam warnings, 10,441 known phrases Catalogue length: 6423 fact checks and scam warnings, 10,370 known phrases Catalogue length: 6356 fact checks and scam warnings, 10,276 known phrases Today we introduce a small feature, the "Random" button. This new icon on the user dashboard allows you to load a random fact check from within our catalogue right into the extension. It's a great way to learn how the extension works and also debunk misinformation you might not have registered in the past. Currently, you may need to close and re-open the extension window if you perform several random searches in a single session. We hope to resolve that issue soon. Catalogue length: 6240 fact checks and scam warnings, 10,138 known phrases Catalogue length: 6185 fact checks and scam warnings, 10,046 known phrases Today we celebrate a major milestone in our battle against misinformation, disinformation and scams! We have reached 10,000 phrases flagged from across the internet which have been challenged or debunked by trusted sources. The Fact Checker continues to grow every week and we appreciate your continued support. Catalogue length: 6149 fact checks and scam warnings, 10,000 known phrases Catalogue length: 6099 fact checks and scam warnings, 9928 known phrases Catalogue length: 6037 fact checks and scam warnings, 9838 known phrases Catalogue length: 6000 fact checks and scam warnings, 9789 known phrases Catalogue length: 5879 fact checks and scam warnings, 9616 known phrases Efficiency improvement should mean extension no longer affects web page loading times and performance. Catalogue length: 5814 fact checks and scam warnings, 9531 known phrases Catalogue length: 5787 fact checks and scam warnings, 9486 known phrases Catalogue length: 5739 fact checks and scam warnings, 9427 known phrases Catalogue length: 5660 fact checks and scam warnings, 9333 known phrases Catalogue length: 5558 fact checks and scam warnings, 9196 known phrases Catalogue length: 5378 fact checks and scam warnings, 8954 known phrases Catalogue length: 5075 fact checks and scam warnings, 8499 known phrases Catalogue length: 4944 fact checks and scam warnings, 8283 known phrases Catalogue length: 4747 fact checks and scam warnings, 7989 known phrases Catalogue length: 4490 fact checks and scam warnings, 7607 known phrases Catalogue length: 4404 fact checks and scam warnings, 7408 known phrases This week Flags have been expanded to be inclusive of our non-English speaking users, with sources and think tanks from India and Pakistan added to the catalogue. There is now approximately 200 sources currently flagged by the extension as having biases or records that may be of interest to users. The translation function has also been expanded to include the most common languages in India, Pakistan and Egypt. Catalogue length: 4327 fact checks and scam warnings, 7272 known phrases This week, we've continued to expand the Flags feature to include more websites and now alert users to potential biases from significant sources. Media frequently report on the findings of "think tanks," which can carry substantial influence. These organizations often use terms like "Institute," "Institution," "Center," "Centre," "Council," and "Forum," which may obscure their biases. Understanding the funding sources, political affiliations, and historical biases of these organizations is crucial to comprehending the perspectives their findings present. In Update 1.1.15.0 the list of websites and organisations currently flagged for further context is approximately 220, which includes websites and think tanks from the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Catalogue length: 4246 fact checks and scam warnings, 7134 known phrases Flags are small notifications that appear on Google, Facebook and X next to sources identified as having historic biases, are known for being misleading or sensationalist, or which are satirical but are often confused for real news sources. Understanding an outlet's history and biases is important for identifying whether the information it is presenting is potentially skewed, exaggerated or incomplete. At launch, there are approximately 140 popular sources in the catalogue of sites which are flagged. These include both left- and right-wing publications, as well as those known for spreading conspiracies, hoaxes and myths. The appearance of the icon next to a source does not mean it is inherently untrustworthy or inaccurate, but it may help a user understand the perspectives or potential biases contained or likely to be contained within an article. "Flags" is just the latest of many updates and expansions expected for Checker over the coming months. Catalogue length: 4181 fact checks and scam warnings, 7040 known phrases Catalogue length: 4082 fact checks and scam warnings, 6893 known phrases After a few weeks away, Checker is back and better than ever - and with a major new feature. The extension can now detect images likely to be spreading misinformation, disinformation and scams. Images, specifically memes and post screenshots, are a major vehicle for the spread of misinformation. This new feature is another step towards a more effective way of answering it. Catalogue length: 3956 fact checks and scam warnings, 6745 known phrases Catalogue length: 3689 fact checks and scam warnings, 6384 known phrases Catalogue length: 3536 fact checks and scam warnings, 6187 known phrases Catalogue length: 3476 fact checks and scam warnings, 6097 known phrases. Catalogue length: 2933 fact checks and scam warnings, 5380 known phrases. Catalogue length: 2611 fact checks and scam warnings After a few weeks away Checker is back and better than ever. We've developed a wholly new platform through which we can process fact checks and scams at an unprecedented speed. Over the coming months we expect exponential growth in the size of the catalogue and the usefulness of the extension. As always, if you encounter any issues or have any suggestions please do contact us using our official email address (available in the developer details below). Catalogue length: Approx 2575 fact checks and scam warnings Catalogue length: Approx 2420 fact checks and scam warnings Major improvement in extension size, approx 87% reduction Catalogue length: Approx 2370 fact checks and scam warnings Catalogue length: Approx 2300 fact checks and scam warnings Catalogue length: Approx 2160 fact checks and scam warnings Catalogue length: Approx. 2000 fact checks and scam warnings