News Paywall Bypass
News Paywall Bypass
News Paywall Bypass - Access Archived Articles
"News Paywall Bypass" is a Firefox add-on that enables users to access paywalled news articles by redirecting them to archived versions of the sites. This tool helps you retrieve valuable information without encountering subscription barriers, allowing readers to stay informed on current events without the hassle of paywalls. Enjoy seamless access to a wide array of news articles at no cost with this handy add-on.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 847
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- activeTab
- tabs
- webRequest
Size: 11.31K
URLs: Website
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary
Redirects you to an archived version of the site.
User reviews
Works very fine. Thank you so much for your work! Just one thing: Icon is almost invisible in dark mode. If this could be fixed, it would be perfect.
by Firefox user 18785573, 2025-01-16
Works!
by Dhruv, 2025-01-15
Doesnt work. It redirects to archived version, but the paywall is still there, at least for me
by Meyus, 2024-12-02
Add-on safety
Risk impact
News Paywall Bypass requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
News Paywall Bypass has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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