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NewsScraper

by finjmckenzie@gmail.com · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 20 Oct 2026

Scrape news articles from various sources and save them to Google Drive.

Users
7
−1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#229K
#192K among extensions
Version
1.2
updated 16 Aug 2025

Users

monthly, 15 months
049Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 7 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 15 months
001Aug 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 20 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About NewsScraper

Scrape a wide range of preset and custom news sites using keyword-based filters. This extension connects with your Google account to seamlessly upload scraped articles into Google Docs—perfect for quick research, tracking trends, or staying on top of current events. Note: You must already have access to the news sites you wish to scrape. This extension does not bypass paywalls or login requirements. Whether you're a student, journalist, or just news-obsessed, streamline your workflow and never miss a headline.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−12.5%00.00
30 days−1−12.5%00.00
6 months+4+133.3%00.00
1 year+6+600.0%00.00

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.216 Aug 2025
1.114 Aug 2025
1.07 Aug 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
7 Aug 2025
Size
47 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Extension ID
pnfembhmbaogbjiilgpadofcehhlabpg

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageidentityscriptingactiveTab
Site access
http://*/*https://*/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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