The Free Internet Plugin!

Removes known paywalled sites from your search results.

The Free Internet Plugin: Keep Search Results Free

"The Free Internet Plugin!" is a tool dedicated to preserving a free and open internet. It operates as a Chrome extension that removes paywalled content from your Google search results. Created with the belief that Internet users shouldn't be baited to hit paywalls they don't wish to convert to, this plugin assists in ensuring your online search experiences aren't marred by hidden charges. Open sourced on Hacker Noon’s github, it encourages user feedback for continuous improvement.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-12-07

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.50

Version: 1.03 (Last updated: 2021-05-18)

Creation date: 2021-05-11

Permissions:

tabs

Size: 536.58K

Email: gu*****@hackernoon.com

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

Might be great if it were updated, but doesn't seem to block anything at all currently.

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Keith Beckman, 2023-11-22

perfect! I like the idea of the plugin. I was looking for something like this! Thanks!

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Programadores Anónimos, 2021-05-14

Was looking for something exactly like this, no longer haunted by paywalled news sites.

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Alexander Mucklow, 2021-05-13

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Extension safety

Risk impact

The Free Internet Plugin! requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of The Free Internet Plugin!. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

Critical This extension is not longer available in the store

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