uBypass

Bypasses any paywall or your money back

uBypass - Bypass Paywalls Effortlessly

"uBypass" is a Firefox add-on that enables users to bypass paywalls by accessing cached versions of articles indexed by Google. By clicking the uBypass button on a paywalled page, users can view the full content, while the extension also includes request blocking for improved performance. With open-source code available for collaboration, users are encouraged to contribute to enhancements and user interface improvements.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
Daily users: 721
5
Rating: 3.00
(2)
Version: 1.5.1 (Last updated: 2023-10-18)
Version code: 5638520
Creation date: 2023-05-07
Weekly download count: 42
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • declarativeNetRequest
Size: 136.67K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

I install it. I try using it on a New York Times article. Clicking the button leads me to a 404 error page. I have uninstalled it.
by Arrioche, 2023-06-02
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

uBypass requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

uBypass is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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