asurpbs / Medium Unlocker

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Version: 25.08.06+708e62c

Summary: Adds a button to Medium articles to bypass the paywall by opening them in Freedium or ReadMedium.

Homepage: https://openuserjs.org/scripts/asurpbs/Medium_Unlocker

Support: https://openuserjs.org/scripts/asurpbs/Medium_Unlocker/issues

Copyright: 2025, asurpbs (https://openuserjs.org/users/asurpbs)

License: MIT

Antifeature: unspecified

Medium Unlocker

A simple and elegant userscript that adds a button to Medium articles, allowing you to bypass the paywall by opening them in alternative, free-to-read services.

Features

  • Sleek Interface: Adds a modern, Fluent UI-inspired "Unlock" button to all Medium articles.
  • Choice of Service: Provides a clean modal to choose between opening the article on Freedium or ReadMedium.
  • Seamless Redirection: Opens the article in the chosen service within the current tab for a smooth experience.
  • Lightweight: No external libraries are required, ensuring fast performance.

Installation

  1. First, install a userscript manager for your browser, such as Tampermonkey or Greasemonkey.
  2. Go to the script's page on OpenUserJS.
  3. Click the blue "Install" button.
  4. Your userscript manager will open and prompt you to confirm the installation.

Usage

Once installed, simply navigate to any Medium article. The "Unlock" button will appear in the bottom-right corner of the page. Click it to open the selection modal and choose your preferred reading service.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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