Fakespot Is Gone — SureVett Is the Free AI Replacement

What happened to Fakespot

Mozilla acquired Fakespot in 2023 and integrated its core technology into Firefox as the built-in “Review Checker.” In May 2025, Mozilla announced the standalone Fakespot service would shut down, stating it “didn't fit a model we could sustain.” On July 1, 2025, the Fakespot website, Chrome extension, and mobile apps went permanently offline. More than 10 million users lost their primary protection against fake reviews overnight.

Why you still need a fake review checker

Fake reviews cost consumers an estimated $770.7 billion in 2025. The FTC Consumer Review Rule, finalized in October 2024, began enforcement in December 2025 with penalties up to $53,088 per violation, but enforcement takes time, and the problem is getting worse. AI-generated fake reviews are growing 80% month-over-month, making them harder to spot with the naked eye.

What SureVett does

  • AI-powered review analysis with A–F trust grades on every Amazon product page
  • Works automatically — no copy-paste, no extra tabs, no manual work
  • Shows reasoning behind scores: review velocity, J-curve analysis, verified purchase ratio, language patterns
  • Free to use — no ads, no tracking, no data selling. Our business model will always be transparent
  • Built by a former AWS engineer who testified before the DOJ about a federal fraud case

How it compares

FeatureSureVettFakespot (dead)RateBudNullFake
Auto-analysis on pageYesYesYesNo
Trust grades (A-F)YesYesYesYes
Shows reasoningYesNoPartialYes
FreeYesYesYesYes
Transparent monetizationYesYesNoYes
Multi-platformChrome ✅ / iPhone soonChrome, Firefox, iOSChrome onlyChrome only
Open sourceNoNoNoYes
Active developmentYesNoYesYes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fakespot still available?
No. Fakespot shut down on July 1, 2025. Mozilla, which acquired Fakespot in 2023, announced the closure in May 2025, stating it "didn't fit a model we could sustain." The Fakespot website, browser extensions, and mobile apps are all offline.
What happened to Fakespot?
Mozilla acquired Fakespot in 2023 and integrated its technology into Firefox as "Review Checker." In May 2025, Mozilla announced Fakespot would shut down, concluding it didn't fit their sustainable business model. The standalone service ended July 1, 2025, leaving over 10 million users without protection.
Does ReviewMeta still work?
As of early 2026, ReviewMeta appears to be offline or significantly degraded. The website has not been updated recently and the Chrome extension has not received updates. It's unclear whether the service is actively maintained.
Is SureVett free?
Yes. The core fake review detection is free and always will be. No ads, no tracking, no data selling. If we ever introduce optional premium features, the review analysis you rely on stays free.
How does SureVett detect fake reviews?
SureVett uses AI analysis of review patterns including review velocity (clustering of reviews on specific dates), rating distribution analysis (the J-curve test), verified purchase ratios, and language pattern detection to identify reviews that show statistical signs of manipulation.
Is SureVett safe to install?
SureVett requests minimal browser permissions, doesn't collect personal data, doesn't track your browsing activity, and runs analysis locally on your device by default. The extension only activates on supported e-commerce product pages.
Does SureVett work on iPhone?
Not yet, but an iPhone app with a Safari extension is in development. The app will also include a Share Sheet extension so you can check reviews from the Amazon app. Sign up on the homepage to get notified when it launches.
Does SureVett work on Android?
SureVett currently works on Chrome desktop. Android support is on the roadmap. Sign up on the homepage to get notified about new platform launches.