A previously useful userscript for accessing paywalled content on Hacker News has stopped working due to abuse and site countermeasures.

The existing userscript solution became unreliable and eventually stopped working entirely due to abuse by users and subsequent blocking by paywalled sites.

Opp. Score

Severity

2Mild

Willingness to Pay

none

Added

Apr 8, 2026

App Concept

ArchiveLink Pro

A browser extension that automatically finds and displays legitimate archive links for paywalled content on news aggregators like Hacker News. Unlike unreliable userscripts that get blocked, it uses multiple archive services and respects site terms while providing consistent access to content.

Key Features

Automatic archive link detection for paywalled articles
Multi-source archive service integration (Archive.today, Wayback Machine, etc.)
Respectful rate limiting to prevent abuse and blocking
Browser extension with Hacker News integration

Target Users: Software developers, tech professionals, and news enthusiasts who regularly browse Hacker News and encounter paywalled content

Revenue Model: Freemium with $4.99/mo pro tier for advanced features and priority archive access

Existing Solutions Mentioned

userscript

Part of App Idea

A previously useful userscript for accessing paywalled content on Hacker News has stopped working due to abuse and site countermeasures.

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