Knockoff

Knockoff is a free browser extension that filters trademark-squat, pseudo-brand listings out of Amazon search results so buyers see better-established brands.

Quick Verdict

Knockoff is a small browser extension that removes many trademark-squat or pseudo-brand listings from Amazon search results, which can help shoppers focused on buying from recognizable brands. The website describes it as free, distributed under a fair-source (FSL) approach, and available for Chrome and Firefox; verify install details on the official site before use.

Key Features

• Filters trademark-squat / pseudo-brand listings from Amazon search results. This is the extension's primary capability as described on the project site.

• Available for Chrome and Firefox. The project pages list both browsers as distribution targets.

• Privacy-focused, local execution. The privacy page and FAQ state the extension runs locally, requires no accounts, and does not collect personal information, tracking, or analytics.

• Free and fair-source (FSL). The website describes the project as free and distributed with an FSL designation; the full license text or link is not provided in the snippets.

• Minimal permissions and documented limits. The FAQ notes the extension asks for one browser permission and explains where its brand-judgment boundaries lie; the specific permission name and technical detection method are not clearly stated on the site snippets.

Confirmed facts above come from the project website; where details are absent I flag that the site does not clearly state them rather than infer technical specifics.

Who this is for

Best fit: Amazon shoppers who want to avoid trademark-squat or pseudo-brand listings and prefer tools that minimize data sharing. It is useful when your decision depends on preferring established brands over unfamiliar seller brands.

Limitation / verify: the website does not clearly state which browser permission the extension requests, which Amazon locales or marketplaces are supported, or metrics showing filtering accuracy. Verify the specific permission, supported marketplaces, and any accuracy claims on the official website before relying on it for important purchases.

FAQ

Q: How do I install Knockoff?
A: The website lists Chrome and Firefox as supported browsers and describes free distribution; follow the official site links to add the extension to your browser and confirm the extension source.

Q: Does Knockoff collect my data?
A: According to the privacy page and FAQ, the extension collects nothing, requires no accounts, and runs locally with no tracking or analytics.

Q: What permissions does it need?
A: The FAQ says the extension asks for one browser permission, but the specific permission is not clearly stated in the available snippets—verify the exact permission on the official install page.