Highlights star ratings in Google search results to help identify fake reviews and choose trusted sources.

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
August 9, 2024
Size
44.5KiB
Developer
dorpascal.com
Category
Users
9
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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RatingVerifier Extension

RatingVerifier is a browser extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by highlighting star ratings in Google search results. This helps you identify potentially fake reviews and choose trusted sources more effectively.

Why Install RatingVerifier?
Identify Fake Reviews: The extension marks ratings on Google search results, making it easier to spot potentially manipulated reviews.
Choose Trusted Sources: By highlighting ratings, you can quickly identify and choose sources you trust.
Enhanced Browsing Experience: Avoid wasting time on unreliable websites and focus on credible information.

How It Works
Google uses the JSON-LD schema to structure data on web pages. One of the common schemas used is the AggregateRating schema, which allows websites to display star ratings directly in search results. This schema includes information like the average rating, the number of reviews, and the best and worst ratings.

Example of JSON-LD AggregateRating Schema:
{
\"@context\": \"http://schema.org\",
\"@type\": \"Product\",
\"name\": \"Example Product\",
\"aggregateRating\": {
\"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",
\"ratingValue\": \"4.5\",
\"reviewCount\": \"24\"
}
}

Potential for Manipulation
While the AggregateRating schema is a powerful tool for displaying ratings, it can be manipulated by website owners. Unless Google has a reason to suspect a website, it might display the rating provided by the site origin. This means that some ratings might not be entirely trustworthy.

Reference
For more information on how Google handles ratings and reviews, you can refer to discussions on Google's Webmaster Central Help Forum: https://support.google.com/webmasters/thread/214882364/how-does-google-validate-ratingcount-in-aggregate-review-schema?hl=en

By installing RatingVerifier, you can take control of your browsing experience, avoid potentially fake reviews, and make more informed decisions based on trusted sources.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "RatingVerifier", "short_name": "RatingVerifier", "version": "1.0", "description": "Highlights star ratings in Google search results to help identify fake reviews and choose trusted sources.", "author": "Dor Pascal", "homepage_url": "https://dorpascal.com", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://www.google.com/*"], "js": ["content.js"], "css": ["styles.css"] } ], "action": { "default_popup": "popup.html", "default_icon": { "72": "icons/icons8-rating-circled-color-72.png", "96": "icons/icons8-rating-circled-color-96.png", "144": "icons/icons8-rating-circled-color-144.png", "192": "icons/icons8-rating-circled-color-192.png", "512": "icons/icons8-rating-circled-color-512.png" } }, "icons": { "72": "icons/icons8-rating-circled-color-72.png", "96": "icons/icons8-rating-circled-color-96.png", "144": "icons/icons8-rating-circled-color-144.png", "192": "icons/icons8-rating-circled-color-192.png", "512": "icons/icons8-rating-circled-color-512.png" }}
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How to download and manually install RatingVerifier extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install RatingVerifier 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 RatingVerifier extension file

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

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