Remove Paywalls

Bypass paywalls by accessing archived versions of articles

Remove Paywalls - Access Articles Freely

"Remove Paywalls" is a Chrome extension that enables users to bypass digital paywalls effortlessly. With just one click, it retrieves articles you want to read from archive sites, giving you access to content that would otherwise be restricted. Enjoy seamless browsing without the hassle of subscription fees or paywalls. Perfect for students, researchers, and avid readers looking to access valuable information without barriers.
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Extension stats

Users: 10,000+
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-23)
Creation date: 2024-08-23
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 7.50K

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Extension summary

Allows you to bypass paywalls with one click and read the article you want to. This extension pulls the article you are trying to read from an archive site

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Does exactly what it says it does
  • Easy to use
  • Works on multiple news sites
  • Effectively removes paywalls
  • Helpful for reading articles freely
Cons
  • Doesn't work on all paywalled sites
  • Inconsistency in performance across different websites
Most mentioned
  • Effectiveness at removing paywalls
  • Ease of use
  • Mixed results across various sites
User reviews
Useless. Tried this on several paywalled sites. Unfortunately it hasn't worked once. 🤷🏻
by P Vyll, 2025-01-16

It does!! It does great work!! Thx for your help with my reading hobby.
by Benjamin Xavier, 2025-01-05

by Rosemary Findlay, 2024-11-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Remove Paywalls does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Remove Paywalls is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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