Dissenter

Dissenter is a web browser extension created by Gab AI Inc. that allows users to comment on any website or web article, regardless of whether the site itself has a commenting feature or not. The extension is available for free on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Brave web browsers.

Once installed, the Dissenter button appears in the user’s browser toolbar. Clicking the button opens a sidebar where the user can read and submit comments on the current website they are visiting. Users can also upvote or downvote comments submitted by others.

Dissenter has been controversial due to its association with Gab.com, a social media platform that has been criticized for allowing hate speech and extremist content. While Dissenter itself does not actively promote such content, its use by some members of the Gab community has led to scrutiny from tech companies such as Google and Mozilla, who have banned the extension from their respective stores.

Despite this controversy, Dissenter continues to be available for download and use through other means. The creators of Dissenter argue that the extension promotes free speech and open dialogue online, while its critics argue that it risks promoting harmful and dangerous content.

Ultimately, whether one chooses to use Dissenter or not is a personal decision that may depend on one’s beliefs about online speech and moderation.