{"id":59613,"date":"2024-04-05T21:00:53","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=59613"},"modified":"2024-04-05T18:38:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T10:38:20","slug":"getting-around-paywall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/getting-around-paywall\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Around a Paywall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many blogs and online news outlets put up barriers, known as paywalls, to limit free access to their stories and articles. They do this to make sure that the people who create these pieces get paid for their efforts. However, this can be annoying for readers who just want to get information.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, I will show you how to get around these paywalls in a few simple steps. But before we dive into that, let\u2019s take a moment to understand what a paywall really means.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/web-scraping-tools\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 5 Best Web Scraping Tools\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Best Web Scraping Tools<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/web-scraping-tools.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-26287 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/web-scraping-tools.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">5 Best Web Scraping Tools<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWeb Scraping tools are specifically developed for extracting information from websites. They are also known as web harvesting...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What are Paywalls?<\/h2>\n<p>A paywall is a digital gatekeeper that websites use to control who gets to see their content. Big names like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist use paywalls to ask visitors to pay up for a subscription if they want to read their articles.<\/p>\n<p>When you bump into a paywall, you\u2019re usually greeted with a message encouraging you to \u201cSubscribe now for unlimited access!\u201d This means if you want to read beyond the headline or the first few lines, you\u2019ll need to open your wallet. Sometimes, you can read the beginning of an article for free, but then you\u2019re asked to subscribe if you want to read the rest (it\u2019s a good idea to save the article to check back later in these cases).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just news sites that use paywalls. Some blogs that earn money from ads will also block certain articles or content unless you log in as a member.<\/p>\n<h2>How do Paywalls Function?<\/h2>\n<p>As we\u2019ve already covered, paywalls are essentially barriers that restrict free access to a website\u2019s content, asking readers to sign up for a subscription instead. The type of subscription can vary \u2013 some publishers offer an all-access pass to their entire range of content, while others might allow you to buy access to specific articles or a limited number of articles each month.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few different kinds of paywalls, and how they\u2019re set up can differ from one publisher to another. Here are a few examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hard paywall<\/strong>: This type of paywall is uncompromising; if you\u2019re not a subscriber, you can\u2019t access any content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft paywall<\/strong>: Soft paywalls are more flexible, allowing you to read some content for free but restricting the amount without a subscription.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metered paywall<\/strong>: A metered paywall lets you read a certain number of articles for free each month before asking you to subscribe.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freemium model<\/strong>: Under the freemium model, some content is available for free, while other, more premium content requires payment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patron model<\/strong>: The patron model asks readers for donations to access content, relying on their generosity rather than a fixed subscription fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With a clear understanding of what paywalls are and how they work, let\u2019s move on to explore some straightforward ways to bypass these digital barriers.<\/p>\n<h2>10 Ways for Bypassing Paywalls<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Bypass Paywalls with a Firefox Extension<\/h3>\n<p>For Firefox users, there\u2019s a convenient extension called <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/bypass-paywalls-clean\/\">Bypass Paywalls<\/a> that allows you to access articles behind paywalls without a subscription.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, open Firefox, navigate to the Add-ons page, and search for \u201cBypass Paywalls\u201d. Hit the <strong>Add to Firefox<\/strong> button to install it.<\/p>\n<p>After installation, whenever you encounter a paywalled site, simply click on the Bypass Paywalls button in your toolbar. This handy tool grants you access to the article, bypassing the need for a subscription.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Search for the Article on Other Sites<\/h3>\n<p>Often, articles behind paywalls are reposted on other websites without such restrictions. If you\u2019re looking for a specific article, try Googling the title along with keywords like \u201cfree access\u201d or \u201cno paywall\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if you\u2019re keen on reading something from The New York Times without a subscription, a search for \u201cnew york times article free access\u201d might lead you to sites that have republished the article.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/getting-around-paywall\/01-serp.jpg\" alt=\"Google search results showing how to bypass paywalls\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1035\"><\/figure>\n<p>Another trick is to append \u201cpdf\u201d to your search. This often uncovers PDF versions of the article, available for free without subscription barriers. Check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/efficient-accurate-google-search\/\">how to search more accurately with Gooogle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Use the \u2018Unpaywall\u2019 Chrome Extension<\/h3>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/unpaywall.org\/products\/extension\">Unpaywall<\/a> for Chrome is capable of helping you access content behind paywalls without needing a subscription.<\/p>\n<p>Simply go to the Extensions page in Chrome, search for \u201cUnpaywall\u201d, and click <strong>Add to Chrome<\/strong> to install.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/getting-around-paywall\/02-unpaywall.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot showing the Unpaywall extension\" width=\"1500\" height=\"686\"><\/figure>\n<p>With Unpaywall installed, visit a paywalled site and click the Unpaywall icon in your toolbar. Instantly, the article becomes readable, subscription-free.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Bypass Paywalls by Resetting Your Browser Cookies<\/h3>\n<p>Getting around a paywall can sometimes be as simple as clearing your browser cookies. Many websites track how many articles you\u2019ve read and then enforce a paywall, limiting your access. By clearing your cookies, you effectively erase this tracking, making the website treat you like a new visitor, thereby resetting your article count.<\/p>\n<p>To clear your cookies, head to your browser\u2019s <strong>Settings<\/strong> or <strong>Options<\/strong> menu. Look for the <strong>Privacy<\/strong> section, select <strong>Clear browsing data<\/strong>, and ensure <strong>Cookies and other site data<\/strong> is checked. Hit <strong>Clear Data<\/strong> to freshen up your browsing slate.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/getting-around-paywall\/03-reset-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"Guide on how to reset browser cookies\" width=\"1500\" height=\"843\"><\/figure>\n<h3>5. Remove the Paywall Manually<\/h3>\n<p>Some websites have paywalls that are not very sophisticated. In these cases, you can bypass the paywall by editing the website\u2019s source code yourself.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, use your browser\u2019s developer tools to locate the element responsible for the paywall. Once found, simply delete it. This action will allow you to access the article without needing a subscription.<\/p>\n<p>In Google Chrome, for instance, you can bring up the Developer Tools by pressing <span class=\"key\">Ctrl<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">Shift<\/span> + <span class=\"key\">I<\/span>. A window will appear where you can navigate to find the paywall code. When you\u2019ve located it, right-click on the element and choose Delete Element, then refresh the page to see the results.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/getting-around-paywall\/04-delete-paywall.jpg\" alt=\"Tutorial on deleting a website's paywall element\" width=\"1500\" height=\"647\"><\/figure>\n<h3>6. Prevent the Paywall from Loading by Stopping the Page<\/h3>\n<p>Stopping a web page before it fully loads can also serve as a clever tactic to bypass paywalls. By interrupting the loading process, the script that triggers the paywall might not execute, allowing you to read without a subscription.<\/p>\n<p>You can do this by opening the article in a new tab and immediately stopping the page\u2019s loading. On many browsers, holding down the <span class=\"key\">Shift<\/span> key while clicking the link will achieve this, preventing the paywall from appearing.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Explore Archive Websites for Free Articles<\/h3>\n<p>Archive websites are online libraries that save snapshots of web pages, making them an invaluable resource for accessing content that\u2019s otherwise locked behind paywalls. These sites store articles in their entirety, available at no cost.<\/p>\n<p>To find an archived version of a specific website\u2019s content, use Google with the search pattern:<\/p>\n<p><code>site: website name archive.org<\/code><\/p>\n<p>This search will list all the archived instances of the specified website. Navigate through these results to find and read the article you\u2019re interested in without encountering a paywall.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/getting-around-paywall\/05-archive-org.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of archive.org showing archived websites\" width=\"1500\" height=\"625\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Use a \u201cRead-it-later\u201d Tool<\/h3>\n<p>Read-it-later tools are applications designed to save web articles for offline viewing, which is a clever way to bypass website paywalls. When you save an article with these tools, you can read it anytime, without internet access, and without running into paywalls.<\/p>\n<p>One of the leading read-it-later services is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/getpocket.com\/en\/\">Pocket<\/a>. Installing the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/help.getpocket.com\/category\/846-category\">Pocket browser extension<\/a> allows you to quickly save articles behind paywalls for later enjoyment.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/getting-around-paywall\/06-pocket.jpg\" alt=\"Pocket app interface\" width=\"1500\" height=\"686\"><\/figure>\n<p>Other notable read-it-later services include <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instapaper.com\/\">Instapaper<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/evernote.com\/download\">Evernote<\/a>. Experiment with these to find which one suits your needs the best.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/read-website-offline\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 5 Apps to Access Websites Offline\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">5 Apps to Access Websites Offline<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/read-website-offline.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-14619 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/read-website-offline.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">5 Apps to Access Websites Offline<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether you're taking a flight tonight or planning to go to a remote vacation where you can't access...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>9. Convert Page to PDF<\/h3>\n<p>Another way to read articles offline and bypass the paywall is to convert the web page into PDF.<\/p>\n<p>To convert the page to PDF, use a website like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.web2pdfconvert.com\/\">Web to PDF<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pdfmyurl.com\/\">PDF My URL<\/a>. Paste the URL of the article into these websites, and they will convert the page to PDF for you. You can then save the PDF for offline reading.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/getting-around-paywall\/07-web-to-pdf.jpg\" alt=\"web to pdf\" width=\"1500\" height=\"686\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/mastering-pdf-80-free-tools-tips-and-resources\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Best Free Online PDF Tools to Do Everything\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Best Free Online PDF Tools to Do Everything<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/mastering-pdf-80-free-tools-tips-and-resources.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-1930 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/mastering-pdf-80-free-tools-tips-and-resources.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Best Free Online PDF Tools to Do Everything<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMaster the art of handling PDFs with these online tools. Edit, convert, and secure your files with ease.\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>10. Sign Up for a Free Tril<\/h3>\n<p>Last but not least, if you want to access articles on a website for a limited number of days, you can sign up for a free trial. Many websites offer a free trial of a varying number of days before you can subscribe so you can try out the service before paying.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t forget to cancel your subscription before the free trial ends, or you\u2019ll have to pay the subscription fee.<\/p>\n<h2>Wrapping up<\/h2>\n<p>There you have it \u2013 10 ways to read articles that are behind a paywall. Try out a few of these methods and see which one works best for you. Happy reading!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many blogs and online news outlets put up barriers, known as paywalls, to limit free access to their stories and articles. 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