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11. Mister Internet Says:
Fri Aug 11, 2023, 04:58 PM
Aug 2023
Why Mozilla's decision to remove Bypass Paywalls Clean extension is a wake-up call for internet users everywhere
Updated • Apr 20, 2023 Added Mozilla's statement and information about installing the extension directly from its GitLab project page.
https://www.ghacks.net/2023/04/20/mozilla-removes-bypass-paywalls-clean-extension-from-its-add-repository/

A Mozilla spokesperson provided the following comment:

“Mozilla received a copyright takedown notice regarding this addon and forwarded it to the developer, along with instructions about how to submit a counter-notice. We haven’t received a counter-notice from this developer.”

The developer also speculated that it may be because the extension had too many users. You may refer to the developer's Twitter, Gitlab page to read the above statement.

So let's go there:
https://gitlab.com/magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-chrome-clean
https://gitlab.com/magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-firefox-clean

Installation
You can install the add-on from GitLab releases
Download the xpi-file (from latest release), go to downloads and install the add-on (or drag it from your file-manager anywhere on a page/tab in Firefox).
Or go to Tools > Add-ons (about:addons) > Extensions > Settings/Cogwheel - Install Add-on from File
You can add/pin the add-on icon to the toolbar with the toolbar extensions menu (jigsaw puzzle shaped icon).
Custom xpi-file has host permissions for all sites.
Minumum browser requirement: Firefox 86+.


Good luck!

This is interesting.
5 Best Chrome extensions to bypass a paywall
https://www.bardeen.ai/posts/extensions-to-bypass-paywall

iOS/iPadOS
Use adblocker with custom (content)filter: https://gitlab.com/magnolia1234/bypass-paywalls-clean-filters

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