HypeDetector - YouTube Hype Analyzer

About

HypeDetector is the first Chrome extension that shows AI-powered hype scores directly on YouTube thumbnails - before you click.

Stop wasting time on fake "make money online" videos, exaggerated income claims, and misleading content. HypeDetector analyzes every video and gives you an instant verdict.

WHAT HYPEDETECTOR DOES:

- Scans YouTube thumbnails automatically as you browse - no clicking required
- Shows a color-coded hype score badge on every video (0% = credible, 100% = extreme hype)
- Runs a full AI analysis when you want deeper insight
- Detects income claims and validates the math ("$10K/month = $40,000/hr = 267x a surgeon's salary")
- Verifies creator credibility with digital footprint analysis
- Shows red flags, transparency scores, and claim breakdowns
- Suggests legitimate alternatives when a video scores high hype

5-TIER SCORING SYSTEM:

✓ 0-20% - Highly Credible
~ 21-40% - Mostly Credible  
⚠ 41-60% - Mixed Signals
⚠ 61-80% - High Hype
✕ 81-100% - Extreme Hype

SUPERHERO FEATURES:

Income Math Validator: When a creator claims "$10K/month built in 15 minutes", HypeDetector calculates the implied hourly rate and compares it to real benchmarks like surgeon salaries. Numbers don't lie.

Creator Verification: Analyzes the channel name and content patterns for legitimacy signals. Provides one-click search links to verify the creator on LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and Trustpilot.

Trust Signals Dashboard: Every analysis shows: transcript availability, income claim plausibility, red flag count, creator transparency score, and claims analyzed.

Sequential Reveal Animation: Watch the analysis unfold in real time. Transcript found → claims checked → income math validated → hype score revealed. Makes the result feel earned and trustworthy.

Red Flag Highlighter: Automatically highlights hype phrases ("guaranteed", "passive income", "limited spots") directly in the video description.

Shareable Report Cards (Pro):  Generate a public report URL for any video. Share on Reddit, Twitter, or with friends.

PRIVACY FIRST:

Your API key is never stored in the extension. All video content is sent to our secure proxy for analysis and deleted immediately. We never sell your data.

FREE VS PRO:

Free: 3 full analyses per month, unlimited thumbnail badge scanning
Pro ($6.99/mo): Unlimited analyses, shareable reports, watchlist auto-analyze, full claims breakdown

Built by a scientist. Powered by Claude AI. Designed to protect your time and money.