Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Bypass, a chrome extension to read articles behind paywalls
Bypass is a Chrome extension that helps users read articles blocked by paywalls. Launched in 2016, it allows readers to access paid content without a subscription. The tool is designed for anyone who encounters… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 4 we have checked on their own sites, 4 of them free or with a free tier. Bypass, a chrome extension to read articles behind paywalls launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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wallhop is a free paywall bypass. Paste any article link to read it without paywall popups, ads or clutter. No signup, no extension. A simple 12ft.io alternative.
13d ago · wallhop.io · its alternatives →
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Never pay for articles again
2023 · removepaywall.com · its alternatives →
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Strips any webpage down to just the article
Mar 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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2020 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →
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Reader Mode▲405Remove clutter and ads from any article. Instantly ⚡
2019 · readermode.io · its alternatives →
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Read, highlight and annotate the web without distractions
2020 · readermode.io · its alternatives →
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Bypass Paywall Readerfree▲1It lets you bypass paywall and read articles for free!
2024 · bypasspaywallreader.com · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! Since Youtube no longer allows AdBlockers, I built my own extension to get around their video ads. If there is an ad it temporarily manipulates the video; Mutes the volume, sets speed to 10x, and skips it if there is a button. Chrome Webstore link: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ad-accelerator/gpbo... Code: https://github.com/rkk3/ad-accelerator
2023 · its alternatives →
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Clearly▲177A simple, distraction free reader for Chrome
2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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RemovePaywallfree▲170Read articles without annoying paywalls
2022 · removepaywall.com · its alternatives →
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based on the idea from ctrl_freak's comment :) http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4159644
2012 · paywall-killer.blogspot.com · its alternatives →
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2018 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →
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Clear This Page▲119Bypass the clutter from any web article
2019 · clearthis.page · its alternatives →
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2014 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →
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Most Comprehensive Paywall Bypasser On The Internet
2018 · addons.mozilla.org · its alternatives →
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