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Free Paywall Bypass Firefox or Chrome Add-Ons (The Age/SMH/The Australian/WSJ) and More

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Free Paywall Bypass Firefox or Chrome Add-Ons (The Age/SMH/The Australian/WSJ) and More
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Lhvn on 02/11/2017 - 08:35 addons.mozilla.org (16150 clicks)
Last edited 02/11/2017 - 10:51 by 1 other user

Came across this add-on which helps me to bypass most of Paywall news since the incognito mode does not work for me anymore. Here are the a list of sites it can bypass from the add-on description:

The Age
The Australian
Baltimore Sun
Barron's
Crain's Chicago Business
Chicago Tribune
Daily Press
The Economist
Financial Times
Glassdoor
Haaretz
Hartford Courant
Harvard Business Review
Het Financieele Dagblad
Inc.com
Le Temps
Los Angeles Times
Medscape
MIT Technology Review
Nikkei Asian Review
NRC
The Courier Mail
The Morning Call
The Nation
The New York Times
The New Yorker
OrlandoSentinel
Quora
SunSentinel
The Seattle Times
The Sydney Morning Herald
The Telegraph
The Washington Post
The Wall Street Journal

  • It is recommended to use this add-on along with the adblocker 'uBlock Origin'
  • If WSJ stops working, goto options, uncheck WSJ, hit save, then re-check it, and hit save.

Bypass WSJ paywall was the original intention of this add-on.
Edit: It also works for other Chromium browsers (requires manual installation though) such as Chrome, Opera, etc. @ BypassPaywalls, thank BlueMM for this information.

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  • ausbob71 on 02/11/2017 - 08:39
    +10

    Do people really pay to read the news online?

    • lyl-Lychee on 02/11/2017 - 09:41
      +29

      I do. The Economist & FT do good work and keep me sane.
      Their authors and staff surely have families to feed.

      • Sabric on 02/11/2017 - 10:08
        -8

        Paying for fake news… Especially for Murdoch gangs' media who manuplates financials and politicians. They use also my community news to make money.

        • ddr0001 on 02/11/2017 - 10:21
          +8

          But CNN is quality I assume? Murdoch Derangement Syndrome in full force.

        • lyl-Lychee on 02/11/2017 - 10:49
          +6

          @Sabric wtf are you talking about? Economist & FT aren't News Corp publications.

        • BlazinPast on 02/11/2017 - 12:20
          -6

          Just because your idol told you anything that you don't agree with is fake, doesn't make it fake. Go back to reading your highly intellectual, fact-based facebook/twitter feed.

        • yannyrjl on 02/11/2017 - 15:27
          +20

          read multiple sources and learn to think for yourself, every source is biased in some way.

      • EnALup on 02/11/2017 - 13:24
        +1

        They get more from the advertisements like many other social media websites..

      • itsfree on 03/11/2017 - 12:57

        I pay for The Information. I've found their reporting to be unparalleled.

    • neil aus on 03/11/2017 - 07:05
      +6

      I pay for ABC News via my taxes, also support the conversation.

    • ozbking on 06/11/2017 - 16:47
      -1

      Yes, how else do you expect journalists to make an income?

    • IVI on 09/11/2017 - 07:44

      Good Q.

      Some do, to support Journo's
      If we don't, commercial interests will
      further basing the news we get…

      PS Do any Aussie news rags
      Ever cover the Future of Nuclear Energy, ie:

      Safe, Small, LIQUID FUEL
      (ie, No Costly+Wasteful Fuel Rods)
      MOLTEN SALT REACTORS (MSR)
      …due ~2025?

      (Eg, IMSR from CA;
      WAMSR from MIT-based TransAtomic Power;
      ThorCon from ThorCon Power in Indonesia & Florida)

      PS:

      Oh, the latest "next big thing"
      may be the STABLE SALT REACTOR (SSR),
      (from the UK).

  • secureaz on 02/11/2017 - 08:51
    +3

    why not just use in private browsing when you hit the limit?

    • Scab on 02/11/2017 - 09:13
      +6

      Because some sites are subscriber only and don't offer free limits.

  • weebok15 on 02/11/2017 - 08:51
    +1

    Is the one for Chrome still available?

    • BlueMM on 02/11/2017 - 09:05
      +7

      Looks like it, on their website: BYPASS PAYWALLS
      Requires manual installation.

      • weebok15 on 02/11/2017 - 09:11

        thanks!

        • Xizor on 02/11/2017 - 09:31
          +1

          file doesn't even unzip for me..

        • andyken on 02/11/2017 - 09:36
          +6

          @Xizor: change the extension from .crx to zip, unzip it, go to chrome - type chrome://extensions - load unpacked extension, choose the unzip folder and done

        • Xizor on 02/11/2017 - 09:44
          +4

          Haha yes thanks mate i can read the instructions but it will not unzip. Just installed windows 10 recently so perhaps the default unzipper is crap, i'll get 7zip or something

        • jekng on 02/11/2017 - 09:53
          +11

          @Xizor: The instructions were incorrect. I had the same problem. You need to rename it to a .rar file then 7zip will unzip it.

        • thydzik on 02/11/2017 - 10:39
          +1

          @Xizor:

          7zip extracts it, without even extension change.

        • suchan on 02/11/2017 - 10:54
          +4

          @thydzik:

          or you can use online extractor if you're browsing from work computer that prevents you from installing third-party software :)

        • weebok15 on 02/11/2017 - 11:50

          @suwandy:

          tried this method, works for me

        • Confused1 on 02/11/2017 - 12:25

          @suwandy:

          It says page not found

        • Tex Texan on 02/11/2017 - 12:40

          @Xizor: No luck with Chrome either and have followed above instructions. When I try I get:

          Error loading extension.
          Failed to load extension from: ~\Downloads\BallardAppCraftery.RARViewer_epyrqhfctk40t!App\bypass_paywalls_chrome
          Manifest file is missing or unreadable.

        • starspawn on 02/11/2017 - 12:41

          @Xizor: rename to .rar - worked for me

        • Baghern on 02/11/2017 - 14:16
          +1

          @lberation:

          noth zip and rar not working for me, after I try to open them I get a not a valid archive and the an empty zip file

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 02/11/2017 - 18:31

          @Baghern:

          Try redownloading

        • Big Trev on 03/11/2017 - 08:32
          +1

          @Baghern:

          I changed to .rar, and then was able to open with 7-Zip. Hope this helps.

        • suchan on 07/11/2017 - 11:01

          @Confused1: I think I screwed up on the Markdown syntax … Anyway here it is crxextractor.com

  • Stahh on 02/11/2017 - 08:53
    +2

    Clearing cache and history does the trick

    • Gina Rinehart on 02/11/2017 - 09:07
      +1

      I assume you'd only need to clear cookies, and maybe cache. You can do so for any given site by pressing the https:// in the url bar (chrome)

      • ltvo3 on 02/11/2017 - 09:39

        or use incognito windows

      • dazweeja on 02/11/2017 - 14:09

        Good tip but this method doesn't work on http sites like The Age.

        I use this extension for clearing cookies/HTML5 local storage:
        https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/localstorage-monit…

        • bmerigan on 02/11/2017 - 18:35

          Private browsing window works for The Age for me. Read it every day.

        • spb on 02/11/2017 - 18:58

          @bmerigan: Based on the description on the deal they are implementing work arounds to Private browsing window mode.

          But if it works for you then keep doing what you are doing I suppose.

  • davedave on 02/11/2017 - 08:59
    +11

    Is this a bargain or should it be a forum entry?

    • Wallyt99 on 02/11/2017 - 19:23
      +2

      Seems like piracy to me….

  • coprocessor8087 on 02/11/2017 - 09:03
    +4

    Great post. Thanks for sharing. Wonder if anyone could bypass paywall for Stan, Foxtel ….

    • Legoman on 02/11/2017 - 21:21
      +1

      Done. It's called Channel BT

  • punkindrublic on 02/11/2017 - 09:13
    +1

    Didn't work when I went to The Oz's front page - don't know if it's just me or if you need to access the articles using a direct link first?

  • ArbitRambler on 02/11/2017 - 09:13
    +2

    Fantastic post. Thank you!

  • Scab on 02/11/2017 - 09:18

    One trick you can do for some Aussie news sites is to Google the page title from the URL, that allows you to access subscriber articles.

  • zuccs on 02/11/2017 - 09:21
    +2

    Just add a toolbar bookmark to Chrome with:

    javascript:window.location="https://m.facebook.com/l.php?u="+encodeURIComponent(window.location.href);

    Then click it if you get paywalled. Works on most sites.

  • singlemalt72 on 02/11/2017 - 09:38
    +20

    I don't know, the fact a paywall stops me reading the Australian is a good thing :P

  • phatmike128 on 02/11/2017 - 09:38
    +1

    Is there any version for Safari? From another developer perhaps?

    • xuqi on 02/11/2017 - 09:59
      +18

      No, Apple users must always pay!

    • marcozmitch on 02/11/2017 - 17:36
      -1

      Yes, just do what the rest of humanity does (around 95%,) and own PC and get the right kind of browser.

  • FlatulentFrank on 02/11/2017 - 09:41
    +2

    Do we have reminders on OZB so I can get home and install this? e.g !Remind Me 12hours

    • raiseyoursteaks on 02/11/2017 - 09:44
      +4

      there's a reminder button on every deal

      • FlatulentFrank on 02/11/2017 - 12:26

        You are a legend! never noticed it! thanks so much :)

  • raiseyoursteaks on 02/11/2017 - 09:41

    Tested this on The Australian. By passed.

  • lyl-Lychee on 02/11/2017 - 09:49
    +1

    Thanks op! Awesome app.
    Am doing a bit of jobhunting, the glassdoor bypass especially comes at a perfect time for me.

  • treeman on 02/11/2017 - 09:53

    Is there one for Google Chrome?

    • hvn on 02/11/2017 - 10:12
      +1

      Yes, but you need to install it manually, follow instructions posted by BlueMM

      • AM1202 on 21/11/2018 - 14:10

        Thanks HVN for providing the bypass.
        Do I install the .JS file/ folder in the Firefox directory.
        Firefox does not allow the installation as an extension/ addon from the browser directly. Says the .js is corrupt.
        Any advice would be appreciated.
        Andy

  • kudoz on 02/11/2017 - 10:20
    +5

    Hmm.. an extension with less than 2000 downloads and 20 reviews and has permission to access all data from every website I view…

    Pass for now

  • MrMarket on 02/11/2017 - 10:20
    -3

    I pay for AFR subscription $800 a year but I probably make 80K a year out of investment
    I don't mind paying for AFR or investment related information

    • sintro on 02/11/2017 - 12:27

      How do u make 80K from investments? Shares?

      • MrMarket on 02/11/2017 - 14:21

        Yeah stock market

        • sintro on 02/11/2017 - 14:26
          -1

          So u can tax deduct the $800 anyway.
          But why spend when u don't have to.

        • MrMarket on 02/11/2017 - 14:59
          +4

          @sintro:

          what you doing technically close to stealing and highly immoral
          people work hard to produce contents and they want people to pay for it and that why a paywall

          do you want to go to work and work for free or you work for a business that paid
          your salary and people not paying for their goods?

        • sintro on 02/11/2017 - 15:48
          +1

          @Hearthstone:

          what you doing technically close to stealing and highly immoral

          I'm not sure why you are using "you" as if you know what I do or don't do.

          Really $800 is a steal.

        • DarkProject on 02/11/2017 - 19:09

          @Hearthstone:
          Too many entitled people here. Must think news from these sites are by volunteers

      • dufflover on 02/11/2017 - 22:07
        +5

        I think it's a typo and he meant he's $80k out on a particular investment vehicle
        =P

        • ozbjunkie on 07/11/2017 - 02:31
          +2

          at least the meme goes up in value over time

  • Salmando on 02/11/2017 - 10:23

    I must admit I'm a sucker for some of the the Australian headlines.

    Though I've never even attempted to circumvent… So obviously I don't care.

    Will give this a go

  • malouphix on 02/11/2017 - 10:26

    Thanks hvn, you're the real MVP.

  • thydzik on 02/11/2017 - 10:38

    thank you, much appreciated.

  • matt1234 on 02/11/2017 - 10:44

    What i tend to do is simply right click on the "premium subscriber only" article i want to read and choose "search google for xxxxx" then the article tends to open from the search result bypassing the block - but this is cool too.

    • Nuggets on 02/11/2017 - 11:37
      +2

      That's going away.

  • ElCheapoo on 02/11/2017 - 10:46

    I tried this, but it just doesn't work.
    I get the prompt to follow the Facebook link, but the page that reloads is the same and not the full content.

  • chiazone on 02/11/2017 - 10:56

    Thanks man, my wife will love me more after this hack

  • shrodes on 02/11/2017 - 11:24

    I wrote a bypass for The Age once, it was working fine for years, then earlier this year Google removed the extension from the Chrome store :(

    • damion on 02/11/2017 - 12:04

      I just clear my cookies every week or two.

  • PJC on 02/11/2017 - 11:25

    Thanks OP.

  • gadgetguy on 02/11/2017 - 11:42
    +2

    Do these work on the mobile version of Chrome (Android)?

  • arctan on 02/11/2017 - 11:44

    There is no way to get this work on android phone?

    • hvn on 02/11/2017 - 12:41

      It works well on my Android with Firefox mobile.

      • arctan on 02/11/2017 - 12:58

        Care to explain further on what needs to be done? I have Firefox as well on my phone.

        • hvn on 02/11/2017 - 13:05

          You just need to install this Add-on similar to on your Desktop browser. I also installed 'Ublock origin' add-on according to dev's recommendation.

  • damion on 02/11/2017 - 12:03
    +1

    Does it also remove the notice The Guardian displays which keeps making me feel guilty?

    • Scab on 02/11/2017 - 14:19
      +2

      If you're an Ozbargain member you shouldn't have a conscience.

    • payton on 09/11/2017 - 01:06
      +1

      The Guardian displays which keeps making me feel guilty

      Guardian articles are designed to make you feel guilty

  • sintro on 02/11/2017 - 12:28
    +3

    This add-on can:

    Access your data for all websites

    NO thanks.

  • Unseatingcargo1 on 02/11/2017 - 12:31
    +1

    Place '$' before the url to bypass any paywall.

    For instance:
    $https://www.ozbargain.com

    • arctan on 02/11/2017 - 13:02

      Doesn't work on Chrome as it automatically goes to google search and suggests the website.
      Are you using Firefox or IE?

      • Unseatingcargo1 on 02/11/2017 - 13:39
        +1

        Click the top link that it redirects you to. Should come up in a cached format, if not the original.

  • Kamsi on 02/11/2017 - 12:33

    for some reason the Australians is not working flawlessly for me.

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