{"id":13377,"date":"2023-04-06T19:20:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T13:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=13377"},"modified":"2023-04-06T19:23:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T13:53:08","slug":"read-paywall-articles-in-chrome-firefox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13377\/read-paywall-articles-in-chrome-firefox\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Bypass Paywalls, Read Articles for Free in Chrome &#038; Firefox"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The majority of the content we view online today is free. We&#8217;ve gotten used to it so much that it irks us when we come across content that needs payment to access. You&#8217;ll usually find these paywalls on important research or insightful posts. All in all, I&#8217;m sure we all wished for ways to bypass paywalls and read articles for free. And we found a few methods to read subscription-based articles without payment in <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-chrome\">Chrome<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/firefox\">Firefox<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13565\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Read-Articles-Paywall-Chrome.jpg\" alt=\"Bypass Pay Walls, Read Articles for Free in Chrome &amp; Firefox\" width=\"1396\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Read-Articles-Paywall-Chrome.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Read-Articles-Paywall-Chrome-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Read-Articles-Paywall-Chrome-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Read-Articles-Paywall-Chrome-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65c958e04fc7d\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13377\/read-paywall-articles-in-chrome-firefox\/#Method_1-_Summarize_Paid_Articles_for_Free_Using_ChatGPT\" title=\"Method 1- Summarize Paid Articles for Free Using ChatGPT\">Method 1- Summarize Paid Articles for Free Using ChatGPT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13377\/read-paywall-articles-in-chrome-firefox\/#Method_2-_Use_Bypass_Paywalls_Extension\" title=\"Method 2- Use Bypass Paywalls Extension\">Method 2- Use Bypass Paywalls Extension<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13377\/read-paywall-articles-in-chrome-firefox\/#Method_3-_Disable_JavaScript\" title=\"Method 3- Disable JavaScript\">Method 3- Disable JavaScript<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13377\/read-paywall-articles-in-chrome-firefox\/#Method_4-_Stop_Loading_the_Website\" title=\"Method 4- Stop Loading the Website\">Method 4- Stop Loading the Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13377\/read-paywall-articles-in-chrome-firefox\/#Method_5-_Use_Incognito_Mode\" title=\"Method 5- Use Incognito Mode\">Method 5- Use Incognito Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13377\/read-paywall-articles-in-chrome-firefox\/#Method_6-_Extension_to_Bypass_Pay_Walls_and_Read_Articles_for_Free\" title=\"Method 6- Extension to Bypass Pay Walls and Read Articles for Free\">Method 6- Extension to Bypass Pay Walls and Read Articles for Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13377\/read-paywall-articles-in-chrome-firefox\/#Method_7-_Check_the_Internet_for_a_Similar_Article\" title=\"Method 7- Check the Internet for a Similar Article\">Method 7- Check the Internet for a Similar Article<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13377\/read-paywall-articles-in-chrome-firefox\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bypass_Paywalls_to_Read_Articles_For_Free_in_Chrome_and_Firefox\"><\/span>Bypass Paywalls to Read Articles For Free in Chrome and Firefox<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We thoroughly encourage users to pay the premium and do justice to the publishers. We do not condone any form of piracy; these methods are for educational purposes only.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23430\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Paid-Article.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1396\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Paid-Article.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Paid-Article-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Paid-Article-1024x549.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Paid-Article-768x412.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most news-based websites have paywalls preventing you from reading the post or article unless you pay for the same. There are basically two types of paywalls that can restrict you from accessing content:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Soft Paywall<\/strong> &#8211; Free to join the community with paid-for content and features.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hard Paywall<\/strong> &#8211; Paid subscription is required to access the whole community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most of the simple methods we&#8217;ve recommended here &#8211; like disabling JavaScript, stopping the loading of the site, or incognito mode might help you bypass soft paywalls, but more powerful methods, like using an extension from an external source, can help you bypass all kinds of paywalls. Read on.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Summarize_Paid_Articles_for_Free_Using_ChatGPT\"><\/span>Method 1- Summarize Paid Articles for Free Using ChatGPT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can take the help of OpenAI&#8217;s ChatGPT to see a summary of the article without even visiting the website. Here&#8217;s how you can use ChatGPT to bypass paywalls and read articles for free.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> <strong>Copy the link<\/strong> of the article to pay the premium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Open <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.openai.com\/chat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\">OpenAI ChatGPT&#8217;s website<\/a> <\/strong>on your browser.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23405\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2578.jpg\" alt=\"Using ChatGPT\" width=\"1630\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2578.jpg 1630w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2578-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2578-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2578-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2578-1536x886.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1630px) 100vw, 1630px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Generate a query asking them to <strong>Give a summary of the URL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Wait for a few seconds and it will generate the summary for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23404 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2579.jpg\" alt=\"Using ChatGPT\" width=\"1636\" height=\"975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2579.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2579-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2579-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2579-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2579-1536x915.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1636px) 100vw, 1636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Moreover, you can also ask for more details if you think the generated response is not sufficient.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23403\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2581.jpg\" alt=\"Using ChatGPT\" width=\"1639\" height=\"987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2581.jpg 1639w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2581-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2581-1024x617.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2581-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2581-1536x925.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1639px) 100vw, 1639px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Use_Bypass_Paywalls_Extension\"><\/span>Method 2- Use Bypass Paywalls Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is an extension on GitHub named Bypass Paywalls, which allows users to bypass the paywalls of popular news websites. Moreover, if a news website is not in the supported list for bypass, you can add your custom websites to the list, but it does not work for many custom websites. Follow the below steps to install and use the extension on the browser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Head over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/iamadamdev\/bypass-paywalls-chrome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\">Bypass Paywalls Chrome extension page<\/a> on GitHub.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Download the ZIP file or <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/iamadamdev\/bypass-paywalls-chrome\/archive\/master.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">directly visit this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Once downloaded, unzip the file and open a browser like Chrome or Edge.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23413\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2603.jpg\" alt=\"Use Bypass Paywalls Extension\" width=\"1075\" height=\"782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2603.jpg 1075w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2603-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2603-1024x745.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2603-768x559.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1075px) 100vw, 1075px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Type <strong>chrome:\/\/extensions<\/strong> for Chrome or <strong>edge:\/\/extensions<\/strong> for Edge browser and hit enter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Enable the <strong>Developer tools<\/strong> by turning the toggle next to it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23412\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2604.jpg\" alt=\"Use Bypass Paywalls Extension\" width=\"1221\" height=\"556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2604.jpg 1221w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2604-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2604-1024x466.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2604-768x350.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1221px) 100vw, 1221px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Drag the <strong>ZIP file<\/strong> or tap on <strong>Load Unpacked <\/strong>and select the folder.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23411\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2605.jpg\" alt=\"Use Bypass Paywalls Extension\" width=\"1309\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2605.jpg 1309w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2605-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2605-1024x505.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2605-768x378.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1309px) 100vw, 1309px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7:<\/strong> After it&#8217;s added to the browser, tap on the <strong>extension menu icon<\/strong> at the top and select <strong>Bypass Paywalls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23409\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2607.jpg\" alt=\"Use Bypass Paywalls Extension\" width=\"1503\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2607.jpg 1503w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2607-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2607-1024x454.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2607-768x341.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1503px) 100vw, 1503px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8:<\/strong> Tap on <strong>Options<\/strong> and check for <strong>Supported Sites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23408 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2608.jpg\" alt=\"Use Bypass Paywalls Extension\" width=\"1212\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2608.jpg 1212w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2608-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2608-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2608-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1212px) 100vw, 1212px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9:<\/strong> If the website for which you want to bypass paywalls is not listed, then tap on <strong>Custom Sites<\/strong> and enter the website URL, then tap <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23407 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2609.jpg\" alt=\"Use Bypass Paywalls Extension\" width=\"1534\" height=\"857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2609.jpg 1534w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2609-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2609-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/batch_Screenshot-2609-768x429.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1534px) 100vw, 1534px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While adding a URL in custom sites does not work all the time, you can give it a try and check whether the extension will be able to bypass paywalls for the website or not.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Disable_JavaScript\"><\/span>Method 3- Disable JavaScript<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Disabling JavaScript can help you bypass paywalls and read articles for free. Most of these intrusive payment requests are generated through such scripts, and you can evade them by disabling them. Turning it off also helps <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/12569\/save-from-websites-that-wont-allow\/\">save from sites<\/a> that won&#8217;t let you.<\/p>\n<h4>Google Chrome<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>three-dot menu<\/strong> icon in the top right corner&#x2014;select <strong>Settings. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Privacy and Security <\/strong>on the right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13379 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-104007.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Chrome Javascript to Read Paywall Articles\" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-104007.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-104007-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-104007-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-104007-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Now, click on <strong>Site Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>In the site settings options, click on <strong>JavaScript.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13378 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-104026.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Chrome Javascript to Read Paywall Articles\" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-104026.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-104026-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-104026-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-104026-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Now, select the option to add sites to&#xA0;<strong>Not<\/strong><strong> allowed to use JavaScript<\/strong>. Enter the URL, This will effectively disable JavaScript, and you can try and bypass paywalls on that website.<\/p>\n<h4>Firefox<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Enter <strong>about:config <\/strong>in the address bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13382 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103825.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Firefox Javascript to Read Paywall Articles\" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103825.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103825-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103825-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103825-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Accept the Risk and Continue. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13383 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103833.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Firefox Javascript to Read Paywall Articles\" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103833.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103833-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103833-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103833-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Search for <strong>JavaScript <\/strong>in the search bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Select the toggle button for the <strong>JavaScript-enabled <\/strong>option. Once it shows the false label, it means that it has been disabled, and now you can try and bypass paywalls from that website.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13381\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103855.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103855.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103855-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103855-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103855-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4-_Stop_Loading_the_Website\"><\/span>Method 4- Stop Loading the Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method only works on a few websites, and here&#8217;s what it does. Usually, when you try and load premium content on websites, the content appears first, and then you get the paywall pop-up later.<\/p>\n<p>So by quickly canceling the website&#8217;s loading in time, you might be able to evade the paywall pop-up. Therefore, utilizing this delay, you can bypass paywalls and read articles for free.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13384\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102935.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102935.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102935-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102935-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102935-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All you need to do is just click on the &#8220;<strong>X<\/strong>&#8221; icon on the toolbar of your web browser, be it Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Ensure that the content you want to read has loaded before you do so.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5-_Use_Incognito_Mode\"><\/span>Method 5- Use Incognito Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As was previously stated, there are two types of paywalls. You might be able to access subscription-based content through incognito or private browsing if the website employs a soft paywall. Doing so can deceive the website into thinking you&#8217;re a new visitor and bypass paywalls to read articles for free. This also works for reading Quora answers.<\/p>\n<h4>Google Chrome<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13386\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103628.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103628.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103628-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103628-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103628-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Click on the three dots icon in the top right corner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on <strong>New Incognito Window. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>A new incognito window will pop up, and you can now access the premium content on the particular website.<\/p>\n<h4>Firefox<\/h4>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13385\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103639.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103639.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103639-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103639-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103639-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>hamburger menu icon <\/strong>in the top right corner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>N<\/strong><strong>ew private window. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Now, in the newly opened private tab, you can try and read paywall-based articles.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s our detailed guide to making your browser <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/11061\/always-open-browser-in-incognito-mode\/\">always open Incognito<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6-_Extension_to_Bypass_Pay_Walls_and_Read_Articles_for_Free\"><\/span>Method 6- Extension to Bypass Pay Walls and Read Articles for Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some third-party Chrome and Firefox extensions help bypass paywalls and read articles for free. One such extension is the Bypass Paywalls extension. For obvious reasons, it is not present on Chrome or the Firefox Add-Ons store. But here&#8217;s how you can install them from a third-party source.<\/p>\n<h4>Google Chrome<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/iamadamdev\/bypass-paywalls-chrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">installation page<\/a> on GitHub.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13388\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102222.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102222-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102222-1024x326.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102222-768x244.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Now, click on&#xA0;the download link that says &#8216;<strong>zip file from GitHub.&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13389\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102248.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102248.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102248-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102248-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102248-768x261.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Once the download is complete, right-click on the zipped file and select <strong>extract all.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13390\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102328.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102328.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102328-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102328-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102328-768x261.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Now, click on the three dots icon in the top right corner and select <strong>Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13391\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102416.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102416.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102416-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102416-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102416-768x261.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Select <strong>Extensions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13392\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102430.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102430.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102430-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102430-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102430-768x261.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Turn on the toggle to <strong>enable developer mode. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13393\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102442.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1264\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102442.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102442-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102442-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102442-768x261.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 7: <\/strong>Select <strong>Load Unpacked. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13394 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102451.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome Extension to Read Subscription Articles \" width=\"1264\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102451.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102451-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102451-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102451-768x261.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 8: <\/strong>Now, select <strong>the unzipped folder.<\/strong> Click on <strong>select folder.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102631.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome Extension to Read Subscription Articles \" width=\"1264\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102631.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102631-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102631-1024x348.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102631-768x261.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 9: <\/strong>The installation of the extension is now complete. This will also display a number of sites you can visit through this extension.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13396 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102744.jpg\" alt=\"Chrome Extension to Read Subscription Articles \" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102744.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102744-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102744-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-102744-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Firefox<\/h4>\n<p>The above extension is available on Firefox as well. Here&#8217;s how you can enable it on Firefox.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/iamadamdev\/bypass-paywalls-chrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">installation page<\/a> on GitHub.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Select the <strong>Download <\/strong>option for Firefox on the same page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103025.jpg\" alt=\"Firefox Extension to Read Subscription Articles \" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103025.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103025-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103025-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103025-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Now, click on <strong>Continue the installation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13387 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103035.jpg\" alt=\"Firefox Extension to Read Subscription Articles \" width=\"1264\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103035.jpg 1264w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103035-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103035-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2022-06-27-103035-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1264px) 100vw, 1264px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Click on <strong>Add<\/strong> in the next pop-up menu; this is all you need to do to install the extension on Firefox.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_7-_Check_the_Internet_for_a_Similar_Article\"><\/span>Method 7- Check the Internet for a Similar Article<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If none of the methods work, then you need to check another similar article on the internet, as there are many instances where websites copy-paste premium articles and publish them on their website to get more visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, try by copying the paid article&#8217;s title and searching for it on the web, and there is a high chance that you will find a similar article on the web.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These are some of the ways using which you can bypass paywalls and read articles for free. We hope the guide lets you read your favorite subscription-based articles without paying. But as mentioned earlier, this guide is for educational purposes only. Stay tuned for more such articles to help you explore various tricks on your favorite browsers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/12175\/read-faster-with-bionic-reading-in-chrome-edge-brave\/\">How to Read Faster With Bionic Reading in Chrome, Edge, and Brave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/10460\/best-dark-mode-google-chrome-extensions\/\">5 Best Dark Mode Google Chrome Extensions For Better Reading Experience<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3962\/print-articles-without-ads\/\">3 Ways to Print Articles Without Ads in Edge, Firefox, Opera, Chrome<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The majority of the content we view online today is free. We&#8217;ve gotten used to it so much that it irks us when we come across content that needs payment to access. You&#8217;ll usually find these paywalls on important research or insightful posts. 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