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Bypass Paywalls Clean - Read Articles for Free

Do you want to access paywalled articles online? Bypass Paywalls Clean is a browser extension designed to help you bypass paywalls and read restricted content. It also allows you to add custom websites and attempt to unlock their content.

How to Install#

Firefoxy Browsers#

Repo: bpc-clone/bypass-paywalls-firefox-clean

  1. Go to GitFlic.
  2. Download the latest .xpi file
  3. Open Firefox and go to Tools > Add-ons (about).
  4. Click Extensions > Settings (Cogwheel) > Install Add-on from File.
  5. Select the downloaded .xpi file and install it.

Chrome, Edge, or Brave (Load Unpacked Method)#

Repo: magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-chrome-clean

  1. Download the extension as a zip file from GitFlic
  2. Unzip the file and save the folder permanently on your computer.
  3. Open chrome://extensions in your browser.
  4. Enable Developer Mode.
  5. Click Load unpacked and select the extension folder.

Other Chromium Browsers (Opera, Vivaldi, Yandex)#

  1. Download the crx file from GitFlic
  2. Open chrome://extensions.
  3. Enable Developer Mode.
  4. Drag the crx file onto the page to install it.

How to Update#

  • Crx installation: Updates automatically or check manually in chrome://extensions.
  • Zip installation: Download and replace files in the installation folder, then reload the extension.
  • New site rules: Updates are available for about 10 days after a fix is released.

Installing on Android#

Quetta Browser#

  • Install Quetta Browser from the Google Play Store.
  • Download the crx file from GitFlic (auto-updating) or the latest zip file (manual updates).

Firefox Android#

  • Download the .xpi file.
  • Enable the debug menu in Firefox (Settings > About > Tap Firefox logo 5 times).
  • Use the new menu option Install extension from file and select the .xpi file.

How to Use#

  1. Open a website with a paywall.
  2. Click the Bypass Paywalls Clean icon in the toolbar: 1
  3. If the site is supported, the paywall will be removed.
  4. If not, try adding it as a custom site in the settings.

Troubleshooting#

If a site does not work:

  • Disable your adblocker and refresh the page.
  • Make sure the site is enabled in the add-on options.
  • Click the clear cookies button in the add-on popup.
  • Make sure you have the latest version installed.
  • Try incognito mode and disable JavaScript for the site.
  • If none of these work, report the issue on GitHub.

Requesting New Sites#

You can request a new site to be added by following these steps:

  1. Open an incognito window.
  2. Clear cookies for the site.
  3. Disable JavaScript and try to read the article.
  4. Add the domain as a custom site in the add-on.
  5. Try Reader View in Firefox.
  6. Submit a request on GitHub if it still does not work.

Disclaimer#

This add-on is for educational purposes only. The developers are not responsible for how people use it.

Bypass Paywalls Clean is a useful tool if you want to read articles online without limits. Install it today and enjoy free access to news and articles!

Bypass Paywalls Clean - Read Articles for Free
https://b1rdfr0st.github.io/posts/2025-02-19-bypass-paywalls-clean/
Author
fr0stb1rd
Published at
2025-02-19
License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0