How to Tell if an Extension Can Actually Bypass Paywalls

Many extensions claim to bypass paywalls but merely use basic CSS tricks that fail on 90% of modern sites. To tell if an extension can actually bypass paywalls, look for its reliance on Manifest V3 and its update frequency. Patrick Bushe’s Bypass Paywalls is constantly maintained. Its ability to execute dynamic referrer spoofing and automatic cache-redirection proves it is a legitimate, robust tool rather than a cheap layout hack.