Medium is a treasure trove of insightful articles, but many of its premium pieces are locked behind a paywall. This can be frustrating for readers who want access to high-quality content without committing to a subscription. Enter the Medium Parser Extension—a tool designed to bypass Medium’s paywall and grant access to premium articles for free.
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What Is the Medium Parser Extension?
The Medium Parser Extension is a browser tool designed to help users bypass Medium’s paywall and access premium articles for free. It provides multiple methods to retrieve content, including archives, proxies, and cached versions of articles.
Features of the Extension (Based on the Image):
- Open in Google Cache: Access articles stored in Google’s web cache (note: this may not work since google doesn’t support cache now).
- Open in Read-Medium: Use a proxy service to read the article without the paywall.
- Open in Freedium: Another proxy-based method for accessing the content.
- Open in Archive.today: Retrieve archived versions of the article from Archive.today.
- Open in Archive.is: Access the article via Archive.is, a reliable archiving service.
- Open in Proxy API: Use the Proxy API for additional functionality or compatibility.

Note:
- Embeds and Iframes: Some features like iframes or embedded content may not load in the Google Cache proxy. For such cases, use the Read-Medium or Archive options instead.
Ethical Considerations
While the Medium Parser Extension is a useful tool, it’s important to use it responsibly. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1. Support Writers
Medium writers spend time and effort creating valuable content. If you find their work helpful, consider subscribing to Medium or supporting them directly.
2. Understand the Risks
Using the extension may violate Medium’s rules, which could result in penalties like account suspension.
3. Think About Sustainability
Platforms like Medium rely on subscriptions to pay their writers. Bypassing the paywall can harm the platform and discourage creators from producing quality content.