Collaborative, real-time fact checking. Free and open source.

Latest Version

Version
2.0.0
Update
April 19, 2023
Size
1.34MiB
Developer
captainfact.io
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.9 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
Français
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Permissions
Storage
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CaptainFact Extension

Internet is filled with rich and abundant data. Information travels fast and we don't have the time to check that everything we see and hear is correct.

CaptainFact is all about people debating and helping each other to verify that data by sourcing it, voting and chatting about facts.


This extension is open source and published under GPL3 license on Github: https://github.com/CaptainFact/captain-fact-extension
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install CaptainFact extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install CaptainFact extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install CaptainFact extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install CaptainFact extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download CaptainFact extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a CaptainFact extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the CaptainFact Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the CaptainFact extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the CaptainFact extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for CaptainFact extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the CaptainFact extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download CaptainFact extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install CaptainFact extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the CaptainFact extension file

Select and download the CaptainFact extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the CaptainFact extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your CaptainFact extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the CaptainFact extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install CaptainFact extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Adrien Choussat (ID: 000000857c791824) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/17/2020 Concept génial

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Florence Chatelot (ID: 0000005f881f8a85) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/26/2019 Le problème du factchecking aujourd'hui : des médias écrivent de supers articles pour expliquer qu'une information est mauvaise, mais personne ne les voit ! Cette extension donne de la visibilité aux vérifications pour améliorer la qualité des info sur Youtube. J'espère que ça fonctionnera bientôt pour tout type de contenu.

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Frédéric BOUFFETIER (ID: 0000008c10d4bcbe) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/06/2019 Cette petite extension pourrait bien changer la vie des internautes, la verification des faits en live pendant une vidéo youtube est un plus énorme pour remettre en perspective la pertinence des intervenants d'une vidéo. D'utilité publique, à installer d'urgence. Hâte de voir les résultats des futurs mises à jour de la plateforme CaptainFact.io et de son extension. Longue vie à CF.

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stéphane dubedat (ID: 000000056f776d2e) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/16/2018 This is of public utility, but need a port to firefox mobile webextension !! else we can't use it on android... I'll put five stars if this is ported to firefox mobile :).

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Emmanuel H (ID: 00000035a66b96c4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/31/2018 L'extension s'intègre bien à YouTube, et permet de naviguer parmi la vidéo.