# Harasser-Highlighting Browser Extensions 'Uncover Harassers' Automatically Highlights Names By Joey Haar | Published 2018-03-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncover-harassers References: [producthunt](https://www.producthunt.com/posts/uncover-harassers) & [uncoverharassers.online](http://www.uncoverharassers.online/?ref=producthunt) Beginning with the exposé on Harvey Weinstein in October of 2017, the now-titled #MeToo movement has shone a new light on sexual harassment in many different industries, and 'Uncover Harassers' is a new [browser tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claude-chrome) that helps people to be vigilant against those who've been accused. The [Google Chrome extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-maple-leafs-chrome-extension) automatically [highlights the names](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-web-annotations) of celebrities accused of sexual harassment, so users can think twice about sharing a given article and inadvertently supporting their work. Uncover Harassers is a simple extension, parsing the text of every page that a user brings up in Google Chrome and highlighting harassers' names in red. The tool gathers its database of names from a list of public figures accused of sexual misconduct published by Time Magazine, and its creator has also opened up a list for anyone from around the web to submit names as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Harasser-highlighting Browser Extensions:** Opportunity for the development of browser extensions that automatically highlight names of individuals accused of sexual harassment to bring awareness and prevent inadvertent support of their work. - **#metoo Movement:** Increasing awareness of sexual harassment in various industries, leading to the development of innovative tools like Uncover Harassers. - **Digital Vigilance:** Growing demand for digital tools that help users stay vigilant and informed about the actions of public figures accused of sexual misconduct. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop and improve browser extensions that highlight names of harassers and contribute to the fight against sexual harassment. - **Media:** Potential for media industry to adopt and promote browser extensions like Uncover Harassers to empower individuals to make informed decisions about supporting accused individuals. - **Social Activism:** Opportunity for social activists and organizations to partner with tech companies and develop tools that encourage digital vigilance against sexual harassment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mindful Browsing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-mode.md) - [Branded Anti-Harassment Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paywall-down-campaign.md) - [Time-Limiting Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/browsetimelimit.md) - [Behavioral Distraction Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabboo.md) - [Browsing Productivity Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/browser-time.md) - [Expanding Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondpage.md) - [AI-Powered Web Browser Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassy-technology-company.md) - [Color-Coded Reading Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synhix.md) - [Improved Browser Navigation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-extension.md)