Supercharge your browser to catch fake news.

Latest Version

Version
1.2.2
Update
October 4, 2018
Size
26.43MiB
Developer
robhat.com
Category
Users
2,000+
Rating
3.04167 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
Storage
ContextMenus
Http://*/*
Https://*/*
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SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news Extension

It’s nearly impossible to wade through the sea of fake news that has flooded the internet. SurfSafe gives you the power to find the source of misinformation and make informed decisions about what you are really reading.

At the heart of every fake news story is an image that is likely doctored or taken out of context. SurfSafe uses the news sites you trust, along with fact checking pages and user reports as benchmarks for what images are considered “safe”. It’s simple - just hover over an image, and SurfSafe will classify the image as “safe”, “warning”, or “unsafe”. SurfSafe will also show you every instance of where the image in question has been seen before. You will be able to see if the context of image in the article has anything to do with the original instance.

Not only can you protect yourself from fake news with SurfSafe, but you can also fight back. SurfSafe allows you to report suspicious images in order to help others surf safely.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "__MSG_appName__", "short_name" : "SurfSafe", "version": "1.2.2", "manifest_version": 2, "description": "__MSG_appDescription__", "web_accessible_resources": ["icons/*"], "icons": { "16": "icons/icon-16.png", "128": "icons/icon-128.png" }, "default_locale": "en", "background": { "scripts": [ "scripts/background.js" ] }, "content_security_policy": "script-src 'self' https://www.google.com https://www.gstatic.com https://ssl.google-analytics.com; object-src 'self'", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage", "contextMenus", "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*" ], "css" : [ "styles/surfsafe.css", "styles/options.css" ], "js": [ "scripts/contentscript.js" ], "run_at": "document_end", "all_frames": false } ], "browser_action": { "browser_style": true, "default_icon": { "19": "icons/icon-19.png", "38": "icons/icon-38.png" }, "default_title": "SurfSafe", "default_popup": "popup.html" }}
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How to download and manually install SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news 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 SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news 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 SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news 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 SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news 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 SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news 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 SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news extension file

Select and download the SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news 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 SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news 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 SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news 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 SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news 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 SurfSafe - join the fight against fake news extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Greg Lauver (ID: 0000006043ed4f43) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 01/11/2023 This extension is now broken. There is an error when installing, options cannot be used, linked / support sites don't exist = 29MB boat anchor. Removing ...

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Alan R (ID: 000000bcf55480d6) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 02/07/2022 I can't get it to work

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Adolfo Grosso (ID: 000000d1e70855d9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 11/19/2021 It only gives connection errors, it does not work. The captcha after installing fails.

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John Miller (ID: 0000003e5dbac5d9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 10/07/2021 Doesn't work. The captcha after installing fails.

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Alekhya Das (ID: 000000e9ad63c90a) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/11/2020 not working!