Software and TechnologySoftware Reliability & Performance2MildSoftware Developer
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.
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Opp. Score
29
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
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