Is Paywall Remover Free to Use?

Yes, Paywall bypass Online is 100% free to use. There are no hidden charges, subscription fees, or sign-ups required.

Do I Need to Download Any Software?

No, you do not need to download any software or browser extensions. The tool works directly in your browser.

Yes, it's completely legal. We direct users to third-party websites that remove the paywall, and archiving websites are legal.

Is there a limit to how many articles I can access?

There is no limit to how many articles you can access. You can use the tool as much as you need to bypass paywalls.

This tool is not open source. However, it is freely available to use with no hidden fees.

What languages are supported for content access?

The tool supports content in multiple languages and allows you to bypass paywalls for articles in various languages worldwide.

Browser Extension

Access paywalled articles instantly with one click. Download and install our browser extension manually for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and Opera.

Manual Installation Required

Since we're unable to publish through official stores, you'll need to install the extension manually. This requires enabling Developer Mode in your browser, which is safe and straightforward.

Note: You may see a warning about "Developer Mode" extensions. This is normal and safe - the extension only works when you actively use it and doesn't track your browsing.

Chrome Extension

For Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera

Features

✓One-click paywall removal
✓Right-click context menu integration
✓Works with 100+ major news sites
✓100% privacy-focused (no tracking)

Download Chrome Extension

Version 1.0.0 • ZIP file

Firefox Add-on

For Mozilla Firefox

Features

✓One-click paywall removal
✓Right-click context menu integration
✓Works with 100+ major news sites
✓100% privacy-focused (no tracking)

Download Firefox Add-on

Version 1.0.0 • ZIP file

Installation Instructions

1Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Opera

Step 1: Download the Extension

Click the "Download Chrome Extension" button above. The ZIP file will be saved to your Downloads folder.

Step 2: Extract the ZIP File

Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and select "Extract All" (Windows) or double-click to extract (Mac). Extract it to a location you'll remember, like your Desktop or Documents folder.

Step 3: Enable Developer Mode

Open your browser (Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Opera)
Go to the extensions page:
- Chrome/Edge/Brave: Type chrome://extensions in the address bar
- Opera: Type opera://extensions in the address bar
Toggle "Developer mode" ON in the top-right corner

Step 4: Load the Extension

Click the "Load unpacked" button (or "Load extension" in Opera)
Navigate to and select the extracted folder (the one containing manifest.json)
Click "Select Folder" (or "Open" on Mac)
The extension will now appear in your extensions list and toolbar

💡 Tip: Keep the extracted folder in place. If you delete it, the extension will stop working and you'll need to reload it.

2Firefox

Step 1: Download the Add-on

Click the "Download Firefox Add-on" button above. The ZIP file will be saved to your Downloads folder.

Step 2: Extract the ZIP File

Right-click the downloaded ZIP file and select "Extract All" (Windows) or double-click to extract (Mac). Extract it to a location you'll remember.

Step 3: Install the Add-on

Open Firefox
Type about:debugging in the address bar and press Enter
Click "This Firefox" in the left sidebar
Click "Load Temporary Add-on..." button
Navigate to the extracted folder and select the manifest.json file
The add-on will now be installed and appear in your toolbar

⚠️ Note: Firefox loads add-ons temporarily by default. The add-on will be removed when you restart Firefox. To make it permanent, you can use the about:config method or keep the folder and reload it after restart.

iOS Shortcut (Add to Home Screen)

For iPhone and iPad users

Features

✓Quick access from your home screen
✓Works like a native app
✓No App Store download required
✓Full functionality in Safari

How to Add to Home Screen

Step 1: Open in Safari

Make sure you're using Safari browser on your iPhone or iPad. This feature doesn't work in Chrome or other browsers on iOS.

Step 2: Tap the Share Button

Tap the Share button (square with arrow pointing up) at the bottom of Safari.

Step 3: Select "Add to Home Screen"

Scroll down in the share menu and tap "Add to Home Screen" (or look for the icon with a plus sign).

Step 4: Customize and Add

You can edit the name if you want (it will default to "RemovePaywall"), then tap "Add" in the top-right corner.

Step 5: Access from Home Screen

The app icon will appear on your home screen. Tap it to open RemovePaywall in full-screen mode, just like a native app!

💡 Tip: Once added, the app will open in standalone mode without Safari's address bar, giving you a native app-like experience.

Managing Your Extension

Updating the Extension

When we release updates, you'll need to manually update:

Download the new version from this page
Extract it to replace the old folder (or delete the old one first)
Go to your browser's extensions page
Click the refresh/reload icon on the extension card

Removing the Extension

To uninstall the extension:

Go to your browser's extensions page
Find "Remove Paywall" in the list
Click "Remove" (Chrome/Edge/Brave) or the trash icon (Firefox)
Optionally delete the extracted folder from your computer

How to Use the Extension

Visit a Paywalled Article

Navigate to any article behind a paywall on supported websites like The New York Times, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and 100+ other news sites.

Click the Extension Icon

Click the RemovePaywall icon in your browser toolbar, or right-click on the page and select "Remove Paywall" from the context menu.

Access the Article

The extension will open a new tab with multiple viewing options including Wayback Machine, Google Cache, Bing Cache, and Archive.today to access the article without the paywall.

Privacy & Security

Your privacy is our priority. Our extension:

✓Does not track your browsing history
✓Does not collect or store personal data
✓Only activates when you click the icon or use the context menu
✓Open source and transparent
✓No external servers or analytics

Read our Privacy Policy →

Troubleshooting

Extension not working after installation?

Make sure you extracted the ZIP file and loaded the extracted folder (not the ZIP file itself). The folder should contain files like manifest.json,popup.html, and background.js.

Seeing "Developer Mode" warnings?

This is normal and safe. Browsers show this warning for all manually installed extensions. Our extension only works when you actively use it and doesn't access your data without permission.

Extension disappeared after browser restart (Firefox)?

Firefox loads temporary add-ons by default. Simply reload it from about:debuggingafter restarting, or keep the extracted folder and reload it when needed.

Need help?

If you're experiencing issues, please contact us and we'll be happy to help!