What is Big 5 Archive?
Big 5 Archive is a tiny Chrome extension that auto‑opens every Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and USA Today article in Archive. One click → full article, no paywalls, no pop‑ups.
Problem
Users need to manually access multiple news sites and encounter paywalls and pop-ups when trying to read articles from The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and USA Today.
Solution
A Chrome extension that automatically opens articles via Archive, allowing users to bypass paywalls and access full content with one click. Example: Instantly view WSJ articles without subscription barriers.
Customers
Journalists, researchers, students, and professionals who require frequent access to paywalled news content but lack subscriptions.
Unique Features
Aggregates access to five major newspapers in one tool, requires no configuration, and integrates directly into the browser for seamless use.
User Comments
Saves time by eliminating manual paywall workarounds
Simple and effective for accessing premium content
Reliable for daily news consumption
Essential for non-subscribers
Frustration-free reading experience
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (date unspecified), website linked to ProductHunt profile with community engagement.
Market Size
The global digital news subscription market was valued at $XX billion in 2023 (exact figure unspecified; placeholder based on industry trends).
