NotCommon provides a browser extension that verifies the authenticity of social media accounts and websites by lighting up green for legitimate profiles. This tool helps users avoid scams and fake accounts, ensuring a safer online experience while browsing popular platforms.
Funding
$50M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Users often struggle to distinguish between legitimate and fake accounts on social media platforms and websites, making them vulnerable to scams, misinformation, and impersonation. Verifying the authenticity of online profiles can be a time-consuming and complex process.
Solution
NotCommon offers a browser extension that simplifies the process of verifying the authenticity of social media accounts and websites. The extension identifies verified accounts across major platforms, displaying a green indicator for legitimate profiles. By providing a clear visual cue, NotCommon helps users quickly identify real accounts and avoid potential scams or fake profiles, promoting a safer online experience. The extension aggregates data to create lists of the most followed accounts across various platforms, offering a comprehensive view of influential and verified entities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes social media users, internet users, and individuals concerned about online safety and security who want to easily identify and avoid fake accounts and scams.
Features
- Browser extension that identifies verified social media accounts and websites
- Visual indicator (green light) to instantly confirm the authenticity of a profile
- Aggregated lists of top followed accounts across multiple platforms (Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, etc.)
- "Versus" feature to compare the popularity of different accounts
- Supports multiple browsers, including Chrome, Safari, and Firefox