Profile research
Capture a public creator and a useful set of recent posts in one browsing session.
CHROME EXTENSION
A Chrome extension for source-linked Facebook content research
Capture visible Facebook profiles, pages, groups and posts into a private TrendBoss research library without losing the original source.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The TrendBoss Chrome extension lets you save visible Facebook research while you browse. It captures the account or post information you choose, keeps the original source URL, and sends it to your authenticated private workspace for analysis. It does not collect your Facebook password, private messages or authentication cookies.
THE SPECIFIC PROBLEM
Research loses value when capture breaks the flow
Copying URLs and metrics into a spreadsheet interrupts the work. Screenshots are faster but separate the claim from a current, verifiable source.
A browser extension can preserve that context at the moment you decide a creator or post is worth studying.
REAL WORKFLOW
How the extension workflow works
- 01
Connect your workspace
Sign in to TrendBoss and connect the installed extension to your authenticated account.
- 02
Open Facebook
Visit a supported visible profile, page, group or post and let the research load.
- 03
Capture what you choose
Use the side panel to save the visible account and posts into TrendBoss.
- 04
Verify in the dashboard
Review source links, available metrics, freshness and creator-relative signals.
PRODUCT EVIDENCE
What happens after capture
The retained workspace shows 66 Facebook source records captured through the product workflow. Thirty currently contain usable engagement evidence; the remaining 36 stay source-linked and are labelled accordingly.
HONEST COMPARISON
TrendBoss extension vs manual copy and paste
| Criterion | TrendBoss | Manual capture |
|---|---|---|
| Original URL | Retained with the source record | Must be copied into every note |
| Visible metrics | Normalised where Facebook exposes usable values | Typed or pasted by hand |
| Freshness | Capture and metric timestamps remain visible | Requires a manual date field |
| Analysis | Creator-relative outlier and evidence state | Requires formulas and manual interpretation |
Available fields depend on the content Facebook renders in your browser. Some posts can be retained as sources without enough consistent public metrics for scoring. TrendBoss labels that limitation.
WHERE IT FITS
Use the tool for the decision it is built to support
Group research
Retain visible group sources you are authorised to view, subject to the information Facebook displays.
Evidence refresh
Recapture when you need a more current view of publicly visible engagement.
FREE PLAN · NO CARD
Test the workflow with your own sources.
Track up to three accounts and save 30 posts per month on the Free plan.
FAQS
Questions before you choose
Direct answers based on current product behaviour and public competitor information.
Does the extension read my Facebook password?
No. TrendBoss does not collect your social password, authentication cookies or private messages.
Does it automatically crawl Facebook?
The workflow processes visible account and post information you choose to save while browsing. It is not presented as an unattended Facebook crawler.
Why are some metrics unavailable?
Facebook does not render every engagement value consistently on every route. TrendBoss preserves the source and marks missing evidence rather than filling the gap with an estimate.
Where is the Chrome extension available?
You can start from the TrendBoss extension page. The page provides the current installation and connection path for the available release.
Can I try TrendBoss without a credit card?
Yes. The Free plan includes up to three tracked accounts and 30 saved posts per month. No card is required.
Does TrendBoss guarantee that a post will go viral?
No. TrendBoss helps you identify and study unusual past performance. It does not predict or guarantee future reach.
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Track up to three accounts and save 30 posts per month on the Free plan.