# 12ftladder

> Redirects paywalled articles to 12ft.io

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/12ftladder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/12ftladder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `12ftladder`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** 12ftladder
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,privacy-security
- **Daily users:** 70
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-07-21
- **First published:** 2023-07-20
- **Size:** 9.95 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/12ftladder/)

## Description

12ftladder is a simple Chrome extension designed to help users bypass paywalls on news websites and other content platforms. By automatically adding "12ft.io/" to the beginning of any URL, 12ftladder enables users to access full articles and information that would otherwise be restricted behind paywalls.

This extension streamlines the process of reading paywalled content without the need for subscriptions or logins. It's a useful tool for researchers, students, and everyday readers who want quick and free access to information from various publishers. With 12ftladder, accessing paywalled articles is just a click away, enhancing the browsing experience while saving time and frustration.

## Rankings

- #13,937 — Overall
- #181 — article

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/12ftladder)