AFR Paywall Blocker

Name: AFR Paywall Blocker
Rating: 2.1667 (6 reviews)
Author: scpc

By: scpc

Removes the JavaScript-based paywall that's sometimes encountered when attempting to access articles published on afr.com, particularly when using a link that does *not* originate from a Google search.

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Features & Capabilities

AFR Paywall Blocker is a Chrome extension designed to bypass the JavaScript-based paywall on afr.com, the Australian Financial Review website. This tool enables users to access articles seamlessly, especially when navigating from links that do not originate from Google search results. By disabling the paywall script, readers can enjoy unrestricted content without interruption.

This extension is ideal for anyone who frequently reads AFR articles but encounters access restrictions. It enhances user experience by removing barriers to content, ensuring that valuable financial and news information remains available to all users regardless of their entry point to the site.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

scpc

Daily users:

270 -3

Rating:

2.17

(6)

Version:

0.1.5resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5728620

Creation date:

2017-09-13

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Permissions:

Content scripts matches:

afr.com
*.afr.com

Size:

158.32KB

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 6,853 ▼ 35

Other rankings

#17 in paypal keyword 34

#110 in publish keyword 5 ▼ 1

#121 in ad blocker keyword 96 ▼ 5

#130 in javascript keyword 45 ▼ 1

#145 in website blocker keyword 64 ▼ 1

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Developed by:

scpc

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/afr-paywall-blocker/

User Reviews

It never works on any sites I try it on. Usually just says it doesn't apply to the site. Useless.

by la*****, 2026-06-01

by 天灭*****, 2025-04-06

by 全民*****, 2025-02-22

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Is AFR Paywall Blocker Safe?

Risk impact

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AFR Paywall Blocker requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

Risk likelihood measures the probability that a Firefox add-on may turn malicious. This is determined by the publisher and the Firefox add-on reputation on Firefox Add-ons Store, the amount of time the Firefox add-on has been around, and other signals about the Firefox add-on. Our algorithms are not perfect, and are subject to change as we discover new ways to detect malicious extensions. We recommend that you always exercise caution when installing a Firefox add-on.

AFR Paywall Blocker is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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