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Life & fun · April 13, 2020

Built an extension to put an end to paywalls and popups

Built an extension to put an end to paywalls and popups launched on April 13, 2020 with 39 votes, #1,020 of 5,003 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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This Chrome extension blocks paywalls and popup ads on websites. It lets users read articles and browse sites without hitting subscription barriers or intrusive pop-up windows. The tool is designed for people who frequently encounter payment walls while reading online content. It launched in April 2020 and is available through the Chrome Web Store.

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