What is AdDetector?
AdDetector is a productivity chrome extension. it's a free extension , it has 2,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.24 from 29 rated user, last update is 3446 days ago.
What’s new in version 0.0.19?
AdDetector spots articles with corporate sponsors.
It puts a big banner on top of any article that may appear unbiased at first glance, but is actually paid for by an advertiser. The goal of this extension to increase corporate transparency for internet users.
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"Native advertising" is a method of advertising that presents ads as journalism or unbiased articles.
This technique is used by publications like the New York Times, The Atlantic, Gawker, Buzzfeed, and others. Stories may be marked as sponsored, but disclaimers are subtle because the whole point is that users don't know it's an ad.
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This extension requires permission to run on pages you visit, but your data is never used, stored, or transmitted. For those who wish to contribute or audit, AdDetector is open source: http://github.com/typpo/ad-detector
How to install AdDetector?
You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.
Preview of AdDetector
Technical Features:
- Latest Version: 0.0.19
- Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
- License: Free
- Latest update: Wednesday, June 17th, 2015
- Author: Ian Webster
AdDetector Available languages:
English.
FAQ
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What about others talk about addetector chrome extension?
60% user give 5-star rating, 20% user give 4-star rating, 20% user give 1-star rating. Read reviews of addetector
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How could i get help if there is something wrong with addetector chrome extension?
You could find more help information from addetector support page.
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How could i contact the developer of addetector chrome extension?
You could send emails to publisher, or check publisher's website.
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What are the required permissions for extensions?
- https://*/*
- http://*/*
More about manifest_file of addetector.
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How could i report abuse of addetector chrome extension?
You could click to report abuse of addetector.
Reviews of addetector:
Doesn't work on Forbes BrandVoice.
great idea, like South park's Jimmy in its amazing parody of sponsored content.
Works great! A big help to reveal hidden agenda's. I always add this one to Chrome.