Explain This Sh*t
Select any confusing text or image on the web and get instant, clear explanations. Detect AI-generated content with one click.
As of June 2026, Explain This Sh*t has 6 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Productivity category.
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5.00
2 reviews
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Version
1.1.0
Manifest V3
History
8 snapshotsTracking since Apr 6, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | 6 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1.0 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 7 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1.0 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 6 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1.0 |
| May 2, 2026 | 7 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1.0 |
| May 9, 2026 | 6 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1.0 |
| May 17, 2026 | 3 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1.0 |
| May 26, 2026 | 4 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1.0 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 3 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1.0 |
| Now | 6 | 5.00 | 2 | 1.1.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabstorage
- Host access
- https://api.explainthis.me/*, https://explainthis.me/*
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About
Sick of complex jargon, academic mumbo-jumbo, and the "is this real or fake?" guessing game on social media? "Explain This Sh*t" is your brutally honest, AI-powered web companion that cuts through the noise. Whether it's a confusing legal clause, a technical blog post, or a suspicious "AI-looking" image, we've got you covered instantly. 🧠 INSTANT AI TEXT EXPLANATIONS Stop tab-switching to Google or ChatGPT. Just select any text on any website—technical documentation, news articles, legal jargon, or Gen-Z slang—and get an instant breakdown. • Multi-Tone AI: Choose how you want it explained. Want it simple? Choose "ELI5". Want it professional? "Formal". Feeling brave? Choose "Savage" or "Sarcastic". • Universal Support: Works on Wikipedia, StackOverflow, Twitter, or your local news site. • Language Neutral: Understand complex concepts in your native language. 🕵️♂️ REAL-TIME AI IMAGE DETECTION In the age of deepfakes and generative AI, verify before you share. • Instant Verification: Hover over any image and click the "AI or Not?" button. • Confidence Scoring: Get a clear percentage on how likely an image is synthetic or AI-generated. • Stay Informed: Protect yourself from misinformation and synthetic media. ✨ WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: • Seamless Integration: No intrusive popups. A discrete helper that appears only when you need it. • Blazing Fast: Powered by state-of-the-art LLMs for near-instant responses. • Privacy-First: We don't track your history. We only process what you explicitly ask us to. • Free Tier Included: Generous daily limits to help you stay smart every day. 🚀 HOW TO START: 1. Select any text to see the "Explain" button. 2. Hover over any image to see the "AI or Not?" overlay. 3. Tap the extension icon to customize your explanation tone. Stop guessing. Start knowing. Install "Explain This Sh*t" and get the clarity you deserve.
Technical
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 43.21KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- jjokgbgkonkmdblomipmkckcdilbdjkb
- Developer ID
- u107b6b5fcba2df9146970f7aebdd99fa
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jan 22, 2026
- Last Updated (Store)
- Feb 3, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 4, 2026
- Website
- explainthis.me
- Support URL
- https://explainthis.me/support
- Privacy Policy
- https://explainthis.me/privacy
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