Know Political Bias is an easy-to-use Chrome extension that displays the political bias ratings of news organisations that its…

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1.6
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April 26, 2021
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2
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Know Political Bias Extension

Know Political Bias is an easy-to-use Chrome extension that displays the political bias ratings of news organisations that its users may frequent.

The idea behind this extension is simple - we all know that some publications have political biases, which they consciously or subconsciously project to their readers through their articles and publications. All Sides has compiled an index of the bias ratings of quite a few media houses from across the globe (www.allsides.com/media-bias/media-bias-ratings). However, the problem remains that most people are not aware that these ratings exist, and even if they are, opening up the AllSides website and finding these ratings is too much work.
Our chrome extension tries to banish that problem. Simply pressing on the ‘Know Political Bias’ icon in the menu bar would display a popup that tells users about the political leanings (right, centre-right, centre, centre-left, left) of the website they’re currently on.

This extension was built by Swayam Sidh Tripathy and Jai Relan. In case you’re facing any problem, or you have some ideas on improving the extension, feel free to drop an email to them at [email protected] or [email protected].

All the data for the chrome extension was sourced from All Sides. We obtained this data from an open-source repository of Github and then used the values from row #1 and #2 for the current extension. We plan on integrating the other data points down the line, but that’s all for another day. We hope you enjoy using this extension - feel free to leave a review!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Know Political Bias", "version": "1.6", "manifest_version": 2, "background": { "scripts": [ "main.js" ]}, "icons": { "16": "icon.png", "48" : "icon.png", "128" : "icon.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "browser_action": {}}
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How to download and manually install Know Political Bias extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Know Political Bias 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 Know Political Bias extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Know Political Bias extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Know Political Bias extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Know Political Bias 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 Know Political Bias Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Know Political Bias extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Know Political Bias extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Know Political Bias 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 Know Political Bias 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 Know Political Bias extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Know Political Bias 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 Know Political Bias extension file

Select and download the Know Political Bias 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 Know Political Bias 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 Know Political Bias 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 Know Political Bias 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 Know Political Bias extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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dipra (ID: 000000428ce3e7e8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/29/2021 This is amazing!!! So helpful:)

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sanskriti tripathy (ID: 000000bc8db5a4bc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/29/2021 Great Extension! have been using it while reading the news regularly and have loved it Easy to install and use

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Suvitti Khurana (ID: 000000c06bf4bc25) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/27/2021 This is genuinely really helpful. I highly recommend this extension.

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Anushka Bindra (ID: 000000c347558b28) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/25/2021 Don't know you need it until you use it. Super helpful!

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Armaan Shah (ID: 000000d953c621b0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 04/25/2021 excellent, very helpful!