Generate bias ratings and check the quality of sources and facts on any news articles you visit on the web or social media

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Version
2.6
Update
October 28, 2024
Size
2.1MiB
Developer
biasly.com
Category
Users
264
Rating
4.75 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Biasly News Check Extension

The Biasly News Check Chrome Extension operates as a real-time Bias Meter, delivering reliable and comprehensive bias ratings in an instant. It uses the latest data science and analytics to assess bias and reliability, enabling users to fact-check news for biases, accuracy, and reliability in real-time. It also works on Facebook and Twitter to check the quality of social media posts in the your news feed.

★ How it Works

While visiting news websites, users can click on the extension icon or the 'View Bias' button on the right side of the page. The extension also works on Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to check the quality of social media posts in their news feed.

★ About Biasly

Created by the founders at Biasly, a trusted media bias rating agency and news service, this extension upholds the mission of providing aggregated news and bias analytics across various news types.

★ Bias Rating Scale

The Bias Rating scores on a scale of -100% to 100%, with higher negative scores indicating more liberal views and higher positive scores indicating more conservative views, while a 0% score represents neutrality.

★ News Reliability Check

News reliability is assessed based on several factors including the quality and diversity of sources and quotes. Individual scores are provided, along with an average overall reliability score.

★ Author Assessment

Our Author Check feature provides insight into the author's bias score across other Biasly articles, helping you understand if the author leans in a particular direction.

★ Politician Portrayals and Political Terms

Our Bias Meter recognizes how media portray politicians, assigning negative and positive sentiment scores accordingly. The extension also measures author bias towards individual political policies and terms, giving insight into the author's portrayal and the average reader's interpretation.

★ For Everyone: Educators, News Agencies, Politicians, and News Enthusiasts

Designed for people interested in understanding or teaching about media biases, this extension provides actionable insights into news consumption habits. It's a valuable tool for educators, news agencies, politicians, and anyone looking to understand the bigger picture behind the news they read.

★ Getting Started with Biasly News Check Extension

Setting up is easy. Install the extension and create a free Biasly account immediately after the installation. As of now, all bias ratings are free with the extension. By installing the extension, you agree to Biasly's Privacy Policy. Need help? We're just a click away on our contact page.

Experience the new standard for the News Check Extension with Biasly. Understand and navigate the intricate world of news like never before. Embark on a journey towards an unbiased news comprehension now!biasly.com/contact-us/
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Biasly News Check extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download Biasly News Check extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Biasly News Check 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 Biasly News Check Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install Biasly News Check 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 Biasly News Check extension file

Select and download the Biasly News Check 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 Biasly News Check 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 Biasly News Check 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 Biasly News Check 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 Biasly News Check extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Matthew Di Sandro (ID: 000000a033dede0e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/05/2021 With so much information out there, this extension really helps me navigate the news. I think it's great for people looking to see whether the information they're consuming is truly objective.

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Jay Weisbond (ID: 000000ab534a229e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/21/2021 This extension created by Politic Nation is awesome. I am able to click on it before and after I read an article to see the bias rating, policy leaning, and more!