Ukrainian IT company Softum has updated the RWGFY (Russian Websites - Go To***) app for the Chrome browser, adding new features to track Russia's footprint on the Internet and provide your own assessment.
New features of RWGFY
Detection of Russian sites
Now in Google search you can immediately see whether the web resource is of Russian origin. The check is carried out according to the following criteria: domain registration phone, registration area, registration e-mail and the domain itself. According to the developers, this does not affect the page loading speed.
Trust rating for web resources
A trust rating for the site appeared, which determined by users through the answer to a question about trust or distrust of him. The rating is visible both in the search results and on the web page itself. The app icon changes depending on the current trust level.
Rating of profiles in social networks
Users can rate the trust rating of profiles in social networks, such as Facebook, X or Instagram. To do this, you need to go to the person's page, click on the application icon and express your trust or distrust. However, for the rating to become known to others, at least 10 votes are required.
Replacing words on sites and in search
The extension allows you to replace words on web resources and in search. For example, the function of replacing "On" with "In" is enabled by default when referring to Ukraine. However, users can experiment with replacing other words, in particular the surname of the president of the Russian Federation.
Currently, the application is used by about 3 thousand people per day. The project does not yet have monetization, but it contains a link to the "Come Back Alive" fund for donations. The developers are working on improving the existing functionality, analyzing YouTube channels and integrating artificial intelligence. It is also planned to enter the international market for possible monetization.
Glossary
- Softum is a Ukrainian IT company, developer of the RWGFY extension
- RWGFY (Russian Websites Go F Yourself) - an extension for the Chrome browser that detects Russian web resources and allows you to rate them " - a Ukrainian charity fund that helps Ukrainian military
Link
- https://softum.co.ua /
- https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/rwgfy-russian-websites-go/cebljcbpmgomibdobpmmmkbkfnpnknbk
- https://savelife. in.ua/
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Ukrainian IT company Softum has updated the RWGFY extension for the Chrome browser, adding new features to track Russian sites and express your opinion about them. Learn more about these innovations from company founder Ivan Volyanik.
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Олена
Very interesting development from Ukrainian specialists! This extension helps to detect the Russian footprint on the Internet and express your attitude to sites and profiles. 💙💛
Франц
Cool idea! I like the site and profile trust rating feature. This will help filter out questionable resources. 👍
Джованні
This is a great initiative to counter Russian disinformation online. Replacing words with Ukrainian ones is a brilliant move! 🇺🇦
Петро
I have already installed this extension. It really helps to easily identify Russian sites and avoid them. 🚫🇷🇺
Анна
It's cool that the developers plan to add analysis of YouTube channels. This is very relevant now. 📺
Григорій
More than 3000 users per day is just wow! Well done Softum team, you are doing an important thing. 💻🚀
Зигмунд
Huh, these new browser things... Will they change anything? Futile trouble. 🙄
Марія
I do not agree with Sigmund. Every initiative counts in the fight against Russian propaganda. The RWGFY extension is a step in the right direction! 👏
Хуан
I like that the project encourages you to donate to the "Come Back Alive" fund. This is a great way to support Ukraine. 🇺🇦💰
Ганна
I would like the developers to add the ability to block sites that we consider to be malicious. That would be very convenient! 🚫
Ян
Great job Softum team! I especially liked the function of replacing words, for example, "Na" with "B" for Ukraine. Ingenious! 🇺🇦👏
Ліза
I want to share my experience. I've been using this extension for a few weeks now and it really helps me navigate the information space better. I recommend it to everyone! 👍💻
Карло
Well, the idea is interesting, but will this expansion solve the problem of Russian propaganda? I doubt it. A broader approach is needed. 🤔
Наталія
I love new technologies that help make the world a better place! RWGFY is a great example of how IT can help in the fight against Russian aggression. 💻✌️
Кшиштоф
I wonder if there are plans for versions of this extension for browsers other than Chrome? It would be great to have it in Firefox too, for example. 🔥