Remove Paywall

Remove paywalls from articles legally by searching public internet archives.
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Remove Paywall is a Chrome extension designed to help you legally bypass article paywalls by leveraging public internet archives such as the Wayback Machine. With a simple click on the extension icon while viewing an article, it searches archived versions of the page to provide free, unrestricted access to content that is otherwise behind paywalls.

This user-friendly tool acts as a shortcut to removepaywall.com, streamlining the process of finding openly accessible versions of paywalled articles. Whether for research, education, or casual reading, Remove Paywall offers a fast, legal way to access valuable information without subscription barriers.

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By:
Remove Paywall
Daily users:
7,724 851
Rating:
2.83
(18)
Version:
1.1 Last updated: 2025-01-31
Version code:
5884426
Creation date:
2025-01-24
Risk:
Very low risk impact High risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
Size:
14.12KB
Email:
re*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Data ingested on:
2025-07-12

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User reviews

User reviews for the 'Remove Paywall' Firefox add-on are mixed. Many users find it helpful and effective on mainstream news sites, appreciating its free access to paywalled content. However, several reviewers report that it does not work reliably on Firefox, with mobile versions often broken. Users have also noted inconsistent results depending on the site, and some express concern over redirections to unrelated media. Overall, while the tool is valued by some, reliability and functionality issues are common among users.
Pros
  • Works quite well on many mainstream sites.
  • Helps bypass paywalls for breaking news and important articles.
  • Functions effectively as intended for some users.
  • Users appreciate the existence of such a tool and find it helpful.
Cons
  • Does not work reliably on Firefox for many users.
  • Mobile/Android version appears broken or non-functional.
  • Some users report redirection to unrelated or suspicious sites.
  • Inconsistent performance depending on the website.
Recent reviews
Does not appear to work on Firefox.
by Em*****, 2025-07-01
Works quite well. Breaking news of national import should never, ever be locked behind a paywall.
by pw*****, 2025-06-24
So helpful. I hope to contribute soon to this project.
by ca*****, 2025-06-20
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Extension safety

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Remove Paywall does not require any sensitive permissions.

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    Risk likelihood
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    Remove Paywall may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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