This browser extension checks if a user is visiting a Medium article that is behind a paywall (premium content) and automatically redirects them to a free proxy website (freedium), allowing users to bypass the paywall.
Manifest V2 Add-on
- By:
- Ash1729
- Daily users:
- 27
- Version:
- 1.0 Last updated: 2024-11-15
- Version code:
- 5843969
- Creation date:
- 2024-11-14
- Risk:
- Moderate risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
- Permissions:
- activeTab
- scripting
- activeTab
- Host permissions:
- *://*/*
- *://*/*
- Size:
- 8.19KB
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Data ingested on:
- 2025-07-18
Extension safety
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Medium Paywall Redirector requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
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Medium Paywall Redirector 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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