Paywall Sentry

Show alerts on search results that contain content locked behind a paywall or subscription fee.
What is Paywall Sentry?
Paywall Sentry is a Chrome extension that displays alerts on Google search results containing paywalled content. It helps you save time and effort by identifying which websites require subscriptions or have strict limitations.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.67 (6)
Version: 0.1.0 (Last updated: 2023-09-12)
Creation date: 2023-07-15
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • https://*.google.com/*
Size: 15.33K

Ranking

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Extension summary

Save time and hassle by letting Paywall Sentry show alerts on Google search results that contain content which is locked behind paywalls. Configure your personal options with any subscriptions you may have to disable flags on those websites. Soft paywalls (free to use under strict limitations and time periods) are colored yellow and denoted by a [!] icon. Hard paywalls are colored red and denoted by a [X] icon.

User reviews

it doesnt do anything about any website paywall
by Juan Punturiero, 2024-02-24

by nuꟼɿɒmuꓘboniV, 2023-12-04

Works great and saves lotta time when searching articles for school
by Colin, 2023-09-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Paywall Sentry requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Paywall Sentry has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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