Quickly verify news headlines and detect fake news. Input a headline to check its authenticity with top article matches.
Users
24
−2 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#140K
#117K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 9 Nov 2024
Users
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:24 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 2 years
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.
About Fake News Detector
FAKE NEWS DETECTOR – VERIFY NEWS HEADLINES INSTANTLY
The FAKE NEWS DETECTOR helps you verify news headlines quickly, avoiding misinformation. Great for journalists, researchers, and everyday readers who want credible sources.
KEY FEATURES:
- Instant Headline Verification: Input any news headline to scan reputable sources for authenticity.
- Real or Fake Results: Get a "Likely Real" or "Likely Fake" result to confirm news credibility.
- Top 5 Article Matches: See related articles for deeper comparison.
- Direct Link to Website: Prefer the web experience? Access our website with one click.
- Simple, User-Friendly Design: Input headlines and view results in a straightforward interface.
Growth
Window
Users
Change
Ratings
Rating
7 days
−3
−11.1%
0
0.00
30 days
−2
−7.7%
0
0.00
6 months
−6
−20.0%
0
0.00
1 year
+16
+200.0%
0
0.00
Chrome Web Store search rankings
Where Fake News Detector appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
