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Understand the facts
Like I'm 5 explains the article in plain language without jargon or prompt writing.
NewsFathom — AI news companion for Chrome
News that knows you.
Understand any article in seconds — while NewsFathom learns your work, your interests, and the stories you follow, until every explanation is written just for you.
No credit card required.
What it does
One tap turns an article into context.
NewsFathom gives you three reads: the unfiltered take, a plain-language breakdown, and a brief built for your world.
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Connect the dots
The Tea gives you the angle nobody's saying out loud — the unfiltered, slightly savage take.
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Make it relevant
Your Brief translates the article into implications for your work, role, and interests.
NewsFathom / Article Brief
Plain Brief
No jargon. Just the story, in plain English.
NewsFathom strips away noise and turns a long article into a clear first read: who, what, when, why it matters, and what is still unknown.
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Key facts
90s
Read time
0
Prompts needed
1
Tap
NewsFathom / Context Map
Context Map
Background, history, and the missing links.
Instead of bouncing between tabs, ask once. NewsFathom gathers the surrounding context and connects the story to what came before.
Background
What had to be true before this headline could happen.
History
The previous moves, incentives, and unresolved tensions.
Meaning
Why this story matters beyond the headline.
NewsFathom / Personal Lens
Personal Lens
Find the answer without hunting it down.
NewsFathom translates the article into what it means for your role, your interests, and the decisions you actually need to make.
What should I watch next?
Watch whether the second-order effects hit your industry first: regulation, pricing pressure, or a change in consumer behavior. That is where this story becomes actionable.
Pricing
Simple plans.
Free
Try the core workflow before upgrading.
Free
The Tea x1, Like I'm 5 x1, Your Brief x1
Start freeRecommended
Plus
For people who read news regularly.
$13 USD
/ month
Start PlusAnnual
For people who want the best value.
$117 USD
/ year
3 months free vs monthly
Start annual
FAQ
Common questions.
Install the Chrome extension, open a news article, and click NewsFathom from the extension or side panel.
NewsFathom is designed for major article pages across the web.
NewsFathom only uses the article context needed to generate explanations and does not sell your personal data.