Bypass Paywalls Clean (c)

Bypass Paywalls Clean (c)

Bypass Paywalls of (custom) news sites. Custom add-on version with default access to all sites (to enable custom sites on Firefox Android which has no optional host permissions)

What is Bypass Paywalls Clean (c)?
Bypass Paywalls Clean (c) is a Firefox add-on that allows users to read articles from websites that implement a paywall. It enables users to access content from various news sites without requiring a subscription, making it easier for individuals who want to read specific articles without committing to multiple subscriptions.
Stats
This add-on was removed from Firefox Browser Add-ons on 2023-02-10
Users: 5,646
Rating: 4.61 (33)
Version: 3.0.4.0 (Last updated: 2023-02-05)
Creation date: 2021-03-04
Weekly download count: 354
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*
Size: 146.05K
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Summary

Add-on allows you to read articles from websites that implement a paywall.

Not everyone is able to afford multiple subscriptions on many different news sites, especially when they just want to read a single article (from Twitter) without being enrolled in a monthly/yearly membership.

Notice: if you use this add-on regularly on the same website, please consider paying a subscription for it. Don't forget that free press can't be sustainable without funding.

Support: https://gitlab.com/magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-firefox-clean

On Android use Firefox Beta (v107+) or Nightly with a custom add-on collection: https://blog.mozilla.org/addons/2020/09/29/expanded-extension-support-in-firefox-for-android-nightly

User reviews
If not immediately obvious, this extension provides access for all sites rather than prompts the user. This is because the codebase of the mobile version of Firefox does not support permission requests when necessary rather than at installation time, per https://gitlab.com/magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-firefox-clean/-/issues/14.
by rokejulianlockhart, 2023-02-07
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Safety
Risk impact

Bypass Paywalls Clean (c) is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Bypass Paywalls Clean (c) if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Bypass Paywalls Clean (c) may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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