Find news with a balance of perspectives.

Latest Version

Version
2.7
Update
July 27, 2022
Size
166KiB
Developer
balancedmedia.org
Category
Users
17
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Storage
*://www.balancedmedia.org/api/*
*://localhost:44344/api/*
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Balanced Media Extension

Balanced Media: break yourself out of the echo chamber by finding articles that represent multiple perspectives.

YOU:
Rate articles on two metrics:
1. Whether the article includes your perspective.
2. The political bias of the article.

BALANCED MEDIA:
Tells you
1. whether the articles you read include perspectives across the political spectrum.
2. the political bias of the articles you read.

Balanced Media recommends articles to you that include perspectives from across the political spectrum. By helping people learn about other perspectives, we can create a more empathetic, united America.

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Add the extension to your browser in seconds and browse news like normal. Balanced Media will pop up and prompt you to rate the article you're reading.

Questions? Comments? Let us know at www.balancedmedia.org/contact.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Balanced Media extension for Chrome

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

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

If you ever need to manually install a Balanced Media 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 Balanced Media Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Balanced Media 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 Balanced Media extension file

Select and download the Balanced Media 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 Balanced Media 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 Balanced Media 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 Balanced Media 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 Balanced Media extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Andrew Hyun (ID: 0000004809c61945) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/21/2022 I feel like this extension helps me a lot because I can get feedback about articles from other people around the world, as well as put in my own. Definitely recommend it.

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avila tech (ID: 0000004002a33603) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2021 Helped me to understand my own bias. Looking forward to updates in the future.

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Sirak Kebede (ID: 000000a5b4c051d6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2021 This is a very beneficial tool!

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Whittaker G (ID: 000000310040690a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/26/2021 Great product. I'm always on the lookout for unbiased news so this was really helpful for research.