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See CR product ratings and recommendations

What is Consumer Reports?
'Consumer Reports' is an independently run, non-profit browser add-on. It assists members in identifying and comparing products online. While browsing or searching for products on platforms like Google, Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowe's, this extension would display CR ratings, suggestions for 'best buys' and products to 'avoid', ensuring you get the best value and performance for your money.
Merlin
Stats
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 2.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-05-19)
Creation date: 2020-03-16
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • background
  • cookies
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://*.consumerreports.org/*
Size: 3.05M
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Summary

See CR product ratings and recommendations Consumer Report's official browser add-on. By installing you agree to our User Agreement (cr.org/useragreement) and Privacy Policy (cr.org/privacypolicy).

CR members with access to ratings (Digital and All Access) can shop online and the CR add-on will help you evaluate and compare products so you can make the best shopping decisions.

  • When you browse or search for products on Google, Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Lowe's and the CR add-on detects that you're looking at a category or model that our experts have tested, it will show you the CR rating.
  • It will also show you if the model is CR "recommended" or a "best buy" (a product that delivers best value with solid performance).
  • If a product is a “don’t buy” or has a safety warning, it will automatically let you know so you can stay safe and informed.

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace.

By installing you are agreeing to the CR User Agreement (cr.org/useragreement) and Privacy Policy (cr.org/privacypolicy).

Learn more at consumerreports.org/cr-add-on-beta

User reviews
I use this app frequently to check the ratings on products. The app allows comparisons of various selections and gives the pros and cons associated with each selection. The app also lets users check pricing at various retailers, including Amazon. We just bought a new smart phone and the app identified pricing from various sources. We ended up paying $200 less that the suggested retail price at a retailer I would have never price shopped on my own. I believe you have to be a subscriber to use this app - not sure on that since I have been a subscriber for many years.
by Gary, 2020-05-28

App pops up links to CR reviews automatically as I shop. That way, I don't forget to check CR reviews before buying. That is wonderful! And the Add-on seems to work smoothly.
by Gary, 2020-12-22

I use this app frequently to check the ratings on products. The app allows comparisons of various selections and gives the pros and cons associated with each selection. The app also lets users check pricing at various retailers, including Amazon. We just bought a new smart phone and the app identified pricing from various sources. We ended up paying $200 less that the suggested retail price at a retailer I would have never price shopped on my own. I believe you have to be a subscriber to use this app - not sure on that since I have been a subscriber for many years.
by Gary, 2020-05-28
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Safety
Risk impact

Consumer Reports is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Consumer Reports has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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