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Everything you need to master AI-powered fact-checking

Getting Started

Welcome to FactSentinel! Follow these steps to start fact-checking in minutes.

1

Create Your Account

Sign up for free at factsentinel.com/register. No credit card required to get started.

2

Install the Browser Extension

Visit the download page for the latest status on the Chrome extension. While the store listing is in review, you can use the web fact-checker at factsentinel.com/check.

3

Start Fact-Checking

Highlight any text on the web, right-click, and select "Fact Check with FactSentinel". It's that easy!

Pro Tip

Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+F (or Cmd+Shift+F on Mac) for even faster fact-checking!

Browser Extension

The FactSentinel browser extension is your gateway to instant fact-checking across the web.

Extension availability

The Chrome Web Store listing is currently in review. Check the download page for status updates or email support@factsentinel.com if you would like a notification when it is live. In the meantime, you can still fact-check via the web app at factsentinel.com/check.

Installation

  1. When the listing is live, open the Chrome Web Store link and click "Add to Chrome"
  2. Click "Add Extension" in the confirmation popup
  3. Look for the FactSentinel icon in your browser toolbar
  4. Click the icon to open settings and configure your preferences

Extension Features

🔍 Manual Fact-Checking

Right-click any text to instantly verify claims with AI-powered analysis.

👁 Passive Monitoring

Automatically scans pages for potential misinformation as you browse.

📊 Verification History

Access all your past fact-checks in the extension settings.

⚙ Customizable Settings

Control monitoring sensitivity, site types, and notification preferences.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action Windows/Linux Mac
Fact-check selected text Ctrl + Shift + F Cmd + Shift + F
Open extension popup Click the FactSentinel icon in toolbar
Open settings Right-click icon > Options

Manual Fact-Checking

Manually verify any claim you encounter while browsing the web.

How to Use

  1. Highlight the text containing the claim you want to verify
  2. Right-click to open the context menu
  3. Select "Fact Check with FactSentinel"
  4. Wait a few seconds for AI analysis
  5. Review the verdict, confidence score, and explanation

Understanding Results

TRUE

The claim is factually accurate based on available evidence.

MOSTLY TRUE

The claim is largely accurate with minor inaccuracies or missing context.

MIXED

The claim contains both accurate and inaccurate elements.

FALSE

The claim is factually incorrect based on available evidence.

About Confidence Scores

Each verdict includes a confidence percentage. Higher scores (80%+) indicate stronger evidence. Lower scores suggest the claim may need more research.

Passive Monitoring

Let FactSentinel automatically scan web pages for potential misinformation as you browse.

How It Works

  1. Enable passive monitoring in extension settings
  2. Configure which site types to monitor (news, social media, blogs, forums)
  3. As you browse, FactSentinel automatically scans page content
  4. When a questionable claim is detected, you'll see a notification
  5. Click to see details or dismiss the alert

Sensitivity Levels

  • High: Alerts for all potentially questionable claims
  • Moderate: Balanced - alerts for likely false claims (recommended)
  • Low: Only alerts for high-confidence false claims

Smart Notifications

FactSentinel uses intelligent notification management to avoid alert fatigue:

  • First few alerts show full details with explanation
  • Subsequent alerts become more concise
  • After many scans, just a badge counter to check at your convenience
Usage Limits

Passive monitoring uses your monthly scan allowance. Free users get 20 passive scans/month. Upgrade to Premium for more.

Platform vs Your Own Keys

FactSentinel offers two ways to fact-check, each with different privacy and cost tradeoffs.

🌐 Platform Mode

Best for: Most users who want simplicity.

  • We handle all AI processing
  • Monthly check limits apply
  • Data encrypted & never sold
  • No API keys needed

🔑 Your Own Keys (BYOK)

Best for: Privacy-focused users.

  • Use your own OpenAI/Anthropic keys
  • Queries bypass our servers entirely
  • Zero-knowledge privacy
  • You pay AI costs directly

Setting Up Your Own Keys

  1. Get an API key from OpenAI or Anthropic
  2. Open extension settings (click the FactSentinel icon)
  3. Paste your API key in the appropriate field
  4. The extension automatically switches to your own keys mode
Dual-AI Consensus

Add both OpenAI and Anthropic keys to enable consensus mode - both AIs analyze claims for higher accuracy.

Account & Billing

Managing Your Account

  • View and edit your profile at /profile
  • Check your usage and remaining checks
  • Manage your subscription status
  • Update email and password

Subscription Plans

See our pricing page for current plan details. Premium plans offer more checks per month and additional features.

Cancellation

You can cancel anytime from your profile page. You'll keep access until the end of your billing period. No refunds for partial months.

Usage Resets Monthly

Your fact-check limits reset on the 1st of each month (UTC). Unused checks don't roll over.

Privacy & Security

We take your privacy seriously. Here's how we protect you:

Platform Mode Privacy

  • All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest
  • We never sell your data to third parties
  • Anonymized analytics only - no personal tracking
  • Verification logs used only to improve accuracy

Your Own Keys Privacy

  • Zero-knowledge architecture - queries bypass our servers
  • We physically cannot see what you're checking
  • Only anonymous usage metadata logged (no claim text)
  • Government subpoenas can't reveal your searches (we don't have them)

Data Retention

  • Local history stored only on your device
  • Account data deleted upon request
  • No third-party analytics or advertising trackers

Read our full Privacy Policy for complete details.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Extension not working

Try these steps:

  1. Refresh the page you're on
  2. Make sure you're logged in at factsentinel.com
  3. Check that the extension is enabled in chrome://extensions
  4. Try removing and re-adding the extension
"Not authenticated" error

Your session may have expired. Visit factsentinel.com/login to log in again, then refresh the page you were checking.

Rate limit reached

You've used all your monthly checks. Options:

My OpenAI/Anthropic API key not working

If you're using your own API keys, check these common issues:

  • Make sure you copied the full API key without extra spaces
  • Verify your API key has available credits/quota
  • Check that the key is for the correct provider (OpenAI vs Anthropic)
  • Try generating a new API key from the provider's dashboard
Slow verification results

AI analysis typically takes 3-10 seconds. If it's consistently slow:

  • Check your internet connection
  • Try a shorter text selection
  • AI providers may have temporary slowdowns during peak times

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is FactSentinel?

FactSentinel uses state-of-the-art AI models that are highly accurate for factual claims. However, no fact-checking system is perfect. We provide confidence scores to help you gauge reliability. For critical decisions, always verify with additional sources.

Does FactSentinel work in other languages?

Yes! The AI models support many languages including Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and more. Accuracy may be highest for English content as the models have more training data in English.

Can I use FactSentinel on any website?

FactSentinel works on most websites. Some sites with strict security policies may block extensions. The extension won't work on browser internal pages (chrome://, about:, etc.) or other extensions' pages.

Is there a mobile app?

Currently, FactSentinel is rolling out a Chrome browser extension first, with Firefox and Edge coming soon. Mobile apps are on our roadmap for future development.

How do I export my verification history?

Export functionality is coming soon! Your history is currently stored locally in the extension. Premium users will get cloud sync and export features when available.

Can I fact-check images or videos?

Currently, FactSentinel analyzes text content. Image and video analysis are features we're exploring for future versions.

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