WallHop is a new web tool designed to replace 12ft.io, the popular paywall-bypassing service that went offline. According to its website, WallHop allows users to read paywalled articles for free without signing up. The tool works by pasting a link, adding a prefix, or using a browser shortcut to access the full text.
The service is positioned as a practical workaround for one-off articles that readers encounter behind paywalls. Its creator emphasizes that paywalls fund journalism and encourages subscriptions for frequently read publications. WallHop is intended for occasional use, such as when someone shares a link from a site you rarely visit.
How WallHop Works
WallHop offers multiple methods to bypass paywalls. Users can simply paste a link into the site's input field, or they can use a prefix by adding a slash before any URL. For example, typing /https://example.com/article will redirect to the free version.
There are also advanced options like /raw and /api for direct access, and a bookmarklet that can be dragged to the bookmarks bar. Additionally, a shortcut can be set up to hop any article directly from the share button on mobile devices. These features make it easy to integrate into daily browsing.
- Paste a link: no https:// needed, just the URL.
- Prefix method: add / in front of any URL.
- Bookmarklet: drag the provided javascript: link to your bookmarks bar.
- Shortcut: use the share button to hop any article.
