TH Freemium is a Chrome extension that runs locally to alter how your browser displays content from The Hindu, circumventing the client-side paywall check.
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🔓 Read Articles Freely - Access article content on The Hindu website without subscription prompts blocking your reading experience.
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🛡️ Clean Bypass Method - Utilizes a lightweight request blocker to prevent the paywall script from loading
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🚀 Lightweight Performance - Minimal codebase that executes instantly without impacting page load times
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📈 Privacy Respecting - Does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, browsing history, or usage information
- Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/souravsuvarna/TH-Freemium.git
Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
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Enable Developer mode (toggle in the top right)
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Click Load unpacked and select the cloned repository folder
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The extension will appear in your Chrome toolbar and is ready to use ✅
This extension uses a combination of request blocking and client-side scripting. It blocks the specific network request that loads the paywall functionality.
No. The extension only interacts with content in your local browser environment. It blocks certain requests from being made and modifies how pages are displayed, but does not alter, attack, or interfere with The Hindu's servers in any way.
Yes. This extension does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, browsing history, or usage information. All processing occurs locally on your device.
No. The extension is designed to be lightweight and efficient. It only activates on The Hindu website and uses minimal system resources.
No, this extension is specifically designed and tested for The Hindu website only. The methods used may not work on other paywalled sites.
- This is a client-side only solution that operates within your browser
- No servers are modified, hacked, or compromised in any way
- The extension works by blocking specific requests and modifying local page rendering
- Website functionality and server integrity remain completely unaffected
We believe in supporting quality journalism. If you find value in The Hindu's content, we strongly encourage you to consider a paid subscription. This extension is intended for:
- Educational research on web technologies
- Temporary access for evaluation purposes
- Technical demonstration of browser extension capabilities
This project is intended for personal, educational use. Commercial use, redistribution, or mass distribution is discouraged.