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The Reality Button

by Alice Li · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 21 Oct 2026

Highlight any online claim and get an AI-powered credibility check with explanations and supporting sources.

Users
16
−1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
4
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#166K
#139K among extensions
Version
3.2.0
updated 7 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 3 months
0918Aug 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 16 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 months
024Aug 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 21 Oct 2026: 4 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 The Reality Button

Highlight a claim anywhere on the web, right-click “Verify with The Reality Button,” and receive an AI-assisted credibility assessment supported by current web sources. You can also paste a claim directly into the extension. Each result includes: • A clear verdict: true, false, misleading, mixed, or unclear • A confidence assessment • A concise explanation written for a general reader • Supporting sources found through live Google Search grounding START WITHOUT TECHNICAL SETUP Each installation can receive up to 20 sponsored verifications per calendar month. No account, credit card, or Gemini API key is required. Sponsored checks are subject to shared service availability. Advanced users can optionally connect their own Gemini API key and choose among supported models. A personal key is not required for the included sponsored allowance. DESIGNED AROUND USER CONTROL The Reality Button analyzes content only when you deliberately select or enter a claim and request verification. It does not monitor your browsing history or scan pages in the background. To enforce the monthly allowance, the extension creates a random installation identifier. The backend pseudonymizes that identifier and stores only the resulting hash, usage count, month, and operational timestamps—not the selected claim. Old quota records are scheduled for automatic deletion after they are no longer needed. Users who choose advanced BYOK mode can connect their own Gemini API key. Their key is saved locally in Chrome and can be removed at any time. Claims and optional user keys are securely transmitted only to provide the requested verification and are not intentionally retained by The Reality Button after the request. The Reality Button is designed to make verification easier—not to replace independent judgment. AI-generated assessments may be incomplete or incorrect. Review the supporting evidence, and consult primary sources or qualified professionals for medical, legal, financial, or other high-stakes decisions.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+2+14.3%00.00
30 days−1−5.9%00.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
3.2.07 Aug 2026
3.1.04 Aug 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
4 Aug 2026
Size
21 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
github.com
Support
github.com
Extension ID
khlnigebhkokmpomhdokalnjpccjbocd

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2
Permissions
contextMenusstorage
Site access
https://the-reality-button-912070339766.northamerica-northeast1.run.app/*

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