NY Times Articles

The New York Times Articles full access. It is a 'Proof of Concept' work.
What is NY Times Articles?
NY Times Articles is a unique Chrome extension that provides users uninterrupted and full access to read articles on The New York Times website without any need to register. It’s a proof-of-concept showcase but respects any copyright or legal regulations. Also, check the NYT cooking section extension.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.29 (48)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2022-04-02)
Creation date: 2020-08-13
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 31.84K

Other platforms

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This allows user to read full article without registering to the New York Times website.

There is no intent to harm anybody or the News site. In case of any copyright or legal issue please let me know before.

I support free press, peace.

Updates: +April 1, 2022 - updated to Chrome manifest 3

=============================================================== If you are a developer and want to improve it ( or your extension) here is the source code path https://github.com/rajesh64727/BrowserExtensions/tree/master/NYTimesChromeExtn

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works for some users without any issues
  • Easy to install and use without configuration
  • Can access articles on other websites
Cons
  • Does not work consistently, with many users experiencing issues
  • Paywall bypass is incomplete, with articles sometimes cut off
  • Requires multiple refreshes to function properly
Most mentioned
  • Does not work
  • Works for me
  • Requires refresh or reinstall to function
Recent reviews
by Alekhya Das, 2024-11-05

by Elif, 2024-10-25

Worked a handful of times then you had to delete it and reinstall it. Stopped doing that after the latest install. Now it just changes colors. I have screenshots to prove it.
by Cindi Smith, 2024-03-05
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Extension safety

Risk impact

NY Times Articles requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

NY Times Articles has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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