Changelog (v1.3.0)

Added

• Configurable Floating Button: Users can now toggle the floating button on/off via the userscript manager menu
• New menu command "Show/Hide Floating Button" for easy toggling
• Persistent setting storage using GM_getValue/GM_setValue
• All bypass functions remain accessible through right-click menu even when button is hidden

Changed

• Floating button now respects user preference and can be completely disabled
• Button visibility state persists across page loads
• Improved code organization for better maintainability

Technical

• Added GM_getValue and GM_setValue to @grant permissions
• Button display controlled via CSS and configuration variable
• Settings automatically save and reload on change

Configuration Options

Floating Button Toggle

• Access: Right-click → Tampermonkey/Greasemonkey menu → "Show/Hide Floating Button"
• Default: Enabled
• When disabled: All functions still accessible via right-click context menu
• Setting persists across browser sessions

Usage Modes

With Floating Button (Default)

1. Click the floating button for quick access
2. Use dropdown menu for service selection
3. Mobile-friendly touch interface

Without Floating Button

1. Right-click anywhere on the page
2. Select bypass service from context menu
3. Clean interface with no visual elements

Why Make It Optional?

Some users prefer:

• Cleaner page layouts without UI elements
• Accessing features only through userscript manager menu
• Reducing visual clutter on frequently visited sites
• Using keyboard shortcuts and right-click menus exclusively

The key improvements:

1. ✅ Floating button is now completely optional
2. ✅ Easy toggle via userscript manager menu
3. ✅ Settings persist across sessions
4. ✅ All features work regardless of button state
5. ✅ Smooth reload notification when toggling

Version 1.2.7 (2025-06-19)

Changed

• Replaced Google Cache with Archive.org: Google discontinued their cache: search feature and now redirects to Archive.org/Wayback Machine in search results
• Updated both right-click menu and dropdown options to reflect this change
• Expanded site coverage: Added support for 50+ additional news and media websites

Added

• New @match patterns for major news outlets:
  • Politico, MarketWatch, The Guardian, Independent
  • Axios, Vox, ProPublica, The Verge
  • Ars Technica, TechCrunch, Engadget
  • Gizmodo, Kotaku, Lifehacker
  • Rolling Stone, Variety, Hollywood Reporter
  • Vice, The Intercept, Salon
  • Daily Beast, BuzzFeed, HuffPost
  • Crunchbase, PitchBook
  • And many more popular paywall sites

Technical Notes

• Commented out deprecated Google Cache URLs
• Added https://web.archive.org/web/ as replacement service
• Maintained backward compatibility for existing users
• Enhanced compatibility with 190+ total websites (up from 140+)

added forbes.pl
added onet.pl

added cbsnews.com
added espn.com
added usatoday.com
added bbc.co.uk
added cnn.com
added foxnews.com
added nbcnews.com
added washingtonpost.com
added google.com/news

added *://*.inkl.com/*

Added *://*.insight.kontan.co.id/*

Version 1.2.2 - New Sites Added

• USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com
• Time Magazine: https://time.com
• The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com
• American Banker: https://www.americanbanker.com
• The Japan Times: https://www.japantimes.co.jp
• The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com
• CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com
• Financial Post: https://financialpost.com
• Wired: https://www.wired.com
• Seeking Alpha: https://seekingalpha.com
• iPolitics: https://ipolitics.ca
• Discover: https://www.discovermagazine.com
• faz.net
• rp-online.de
• spiegel.de
• tagesspiegel.de
• welt.de
• wz.de
• rp.pl
• wyborcza.pl
• tagesanzeiger.ch
• elpais.com
• english.elpais.com

Changelog

[1.2.1] - 2024-10-27

Updated description to reflect all the changes and screenshots.

[1.2.0] - 2024-10-27

Added

• Added Yandex Cache bypass option
• Added Yahoo Cache bypass option
• Added Bing Cache bypass option
• Added SimilarWeb bypass option
• Updated RemovePaywall.com URL structure for better compatibility

Improved

• Reorganized menu structure for better usability
• Enhanced dropdown menu styling
• Improved mobile touch targets and spacing
• Better responsive design on small screens
• Added new icons and visual indicators

Fixed

• Removed the non-working CachedView option
• Fixed URL encoding issues with some bypass services
• Fixed dropdown menu positioning on mobile devices

Changed

• Updated bypass service endpoints for better reliability
• Modified button text to be more descriptive

[1.1.0] - 2024-10-26

• Added mobile support with a touch-friendly dropdown menu
• Added responsive design for a better mobile experience
• Added larger touch targets for mobile users
• Added media queries for device-specific styling
• Kept all existing right-click menu options

[0.9.5] - Initial Release

• Initial version with right-click menu options
• Support for multiple bypass services
• Floating button for 12ft.io
• Banner removal functionality

Changelog

[1.2.0] - 2024-03-27

Added

• Added Yandex Cache bypass option
• Added Yahoo Cache bypass option
• Added Bing Cache bypass option
• Added Similar Web bypass option
• Updated RemovePaywall.com URL structure for better compatibility

Improved

• Reorganized menu structure for better usability
• Enhanced dropdown menu styling
• Improved mobile touch targets and spacing
• Better responsive design on small screens
• Added new icons and visual indicators

Fixed

• Removed non-working CachedView option
• Fixed URL encoding issues with some bypass services
• Fixed dropdown menu positioning on mobile devices

Changed

• Updated bypass service endpoints for better reliability
• Modified button text to be more descriptive

[1.1.0] - 2024-03-26

• Added mobile support with touch-friendly dropdown menu
• Added responsive design for better mobile experience
• Added larger touch targets for mobile users
• Added media queries for device-specific styling
• Kept all existing right-click menu options

[0.9.5] - Initial Release

• Initial version with right-click menu options
• Support for multiple bypass services
• Floating button for 12ft.io
• Banner removal functionality

Changelog

[1.1.0] - 2024-03-27

Added

• Added mobile support with touch-friendly dropdown menu
• Added responsive design for better mobile experience
• Added larger touch targets for mobile users
• Added media queries for device-specific styling

Changed

• Redesigned floating button for better visibility
• Improved button and menu styling
• Increased text size on mobile devices
• Optimized dropdown menu for both touch and mouse interaction

Kept

• All existing right-click menu options
• All bypass services (12ft.io, Archive.today, etc.)
• Original desktop functionality
• Banner removal on 12ft.io

[0.9.5] - Initial Release

• Initial version with right-click menu options
• Support for multiple bypass services
• Floating button for 12ft.io
• Banner removal functionality

Changelog

Version 0.9.5

• Added support for PaywallBuster.com to bypass paywalls.
• Updated right-click menu to include "Bypass with PaywallBuster" option.
• Enhanced floating button functionality to toggle between bypassing with 12ft.io and PaywallBuster.com.

Version 0.9.4

• Initial release with support for 12ft.io to bypass paywalls.
• Added floating button to easily bypass paywalls using 12ft.io.
• Included right-click menu options for various archive services and Google cache.
• Implemented "Go Back" button functionality when on 12ft.io pages.
• Automatic removal of promotional banners from 12ft.io pages.
• Ensured only one instance of the bypass button is displayed, even inside iframes.

oops now removed the global @match

removed global @match

fixed icon image

Added specific domains to bypass.