Fact Layer
Fact checking resource to help navigate the internet. Provides contextual information via the toolbar giving a brief explanation of a news/organization and what its bias is.
Fact Layer: Contextual Fact Checking Add-On
Fact Layer is a Firefox add-on that integrates into social networking and news aggregation sites, providing contextual information and bias analysis for news and organizations. It also offers fact checking lookup, information on satire and fake news, and detection of unreliable sources.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: RatNeurons
Weekly download count: 1
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- *://factlayer.azurewebsites.net/*
- webRequest
Size: 353.53K
Email: da*****@gmail.com
Full description: See detailed description
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User reviews
by 全民三退解体中共邪教, 2025-03-08
by Firefox user 16559494, 2021-01-14
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Fact Layer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
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