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Pino - Fact Checker

by Iacob · Tools
Manifest V3 in_app
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Fact check highlighted text using AI

Users
631
+39 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
−0.03 in 30 days
Ratings
83
+1 in 30 days
Store rank
#39K
#33K among extensions
Version
2.3.9
updated 6 May 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
0316631Jun 2024Sep 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 631 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
04283Jun 2024Sep 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 83 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 Pino - Fact Checker

Pino - Fact Checker Your AI-Powered Truth Detective Pino makes fact-checking effortless. Just highlight text, right-click, and get instant verification with AI-powered analysis, accuracy ratings, and reliable sources. How Pino Works Pino doesn’t just check facts—it reacts. When it fact-checks a claim, its nose grows or shrinks based on how truthful it is. ✔ High truth score? The nose stays short. ❌ Low truth score? Watch it stretch. A fun, visual way to see if something passes the sniff test. ⸻ Key Features • Instant Fact-Checking – Highlight text, right-click, and verify claims instantly • Truth Score – Get a quick accuracy score for easy evaluation • Contextual Analysis – AI-generated insights that explain claims in detail • Source Citations – Click through to original sources for verification • Multi-Language Support – Works in multiple languages for global fact-checking ⸻ Flexible Payment Options Free Trial • 5 free fact-checks to explore Pino • Basic AI-powered verification • 7-day trial period Pay-As-You-Go Credits • 25 credits → $2.99 (for light users) • 50 credits → $6.99 (great for regular research) • 100 credits → $12.99 (best value for deep research) Subscription ($19.99/month) • Unlimited basic fact-checks • 100 advanced searches per month Perplexity Unlock ($29.99 one-time unlock fee) • Bring your own Perplexity Pro API key • And use your own credits ⸻ How It Works Basic Fact-Checking 1. Highlight any text on a webpage 2. Right-click → Select “Fact Check with AI” 3. A clean, non-intrusive window appears with your fact-check results 4. Review the truth percentage, summary, context, and sources Perplexity Advanced Mode (Optional) 1. Have a Perplexity Pro account (sign up at perplexity.ai) 2. Open Pino → Go to Settings 3. Paste your Perplexity API key 4. Enable Advanced Mode for deeper fact-checking 5. Fact-check as normal, but get enhanced AI results ⸻ Why Pino Stands Out • Smart Context Detection – Pino captures surrounding context for a smarter fact-check • Nuanced Analysis – No oversimplified “true/false” verdicts—Pino provides detailed explanations with references • Citation Tracking – Every claim is traced back to real, verifiable sources • Minimal UI Disruption – Results appear without cluttering your screen • Privacy-Focused – No tracking, no stored searches, fully secure • Independent & Passion-Driven – Built as a solo project ⸻ Who Benefits from Pino? Pino is for anyone who values accurate information: • Students – Verify sources for research and assignments • Journalists – Fact-check before publishing articles • Professionals – Ensure data accuracy in reports and decisions • Researchers – Validate claims from multiple sources • Curious Minds – Fact-check anything from history to viral claims • Social Media Users – Avoid spreading misinformation • News Readers – Get unbiased, factual clarity ⸻ Privacy First ✅ Only the highlighted text and page URL are analyzed ✅ No personal data is collected or stored ✅ No browsing history tracking ✅ No cookies for tracking ✅ API keys are encrypted & stored locally ⸻ Perplexity Integration For those who want to use their own API key, Pino connects with Perplexity AI: • Basic AI Search (Sonar) • Advanced AI Search (Sonar Pro) • Costs are charged to your Perplexity account (not Pino) ⸻ The Story Behind Pino I created Pino because misinformation is everywhere, and fact-checking should be easy. Inspired by Pinocchio’s nose, Pino helps you detect truth without bias or noise. This is a one-person project, built with a focus on accuracy, usability, and privacy. The internet is full of half-truths and viral misinformation, but Pino helps you cut through the noise. ⸻ Support & Feedback Being a solo creator, your feedback means everything. Reach out if you have suggestions or issues: 📧 Email: iacobpastina@gmail.com 🐦 X: @iacobp_ ⸻ Disclaimer Pino is an AI-powered tool, meaning: • Results are based on available data at the time of checking • No fact-checking system is perfect—always review sources yourself • Use Pino as a guide, not a final authority ⸻ ✅ Final Thoughts Pino is your truth-seeking companion. Whether you’re researching, fact-checking social media, or verifying news, Pino makes it fast, simple, and reliable. Try it today. Highlight, click, and search for the truth. ⸻

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+18+2.9%0−0.01
30 days+39+6.6%+1−0.03
6 months+74+13.3%+1−0.03
1 year+269+74.3%+1−0.03

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Pino - Fact Checker appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
fact#2−1

Version history

12 versions recorded
2.3.96 May 2025
2.3.85 May 2025
2.3.721 Apr 2025
2.3.421 Mar 2025
2.3.219 Mar 2025
2.3.114 Mar 2025
2.011 Mar 2025
2.211 Mar 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
29 Jun 2024
Size
333 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
in_app
Privacy policy
iacobp.notion.site
Extension ID
olfaipihfeomkedngnkkmappbojmlmml

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 4, likelihood 1
Permissions
contextMenusstoragescriptingidentitynotifications
Site access
<all_urls>https://*.supabase.co/*https://accounts.google.com/*https://www.googleapis.com/*
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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