I know you came here to read an article, maybe bypass a paywall that was blocking important information you needed. I get it—it's incredibly frustrating when you can't access content you need for work, research, or just staying informed.
I'm Mike, the developer behind SMRY. I built this tool because I believe information should be accessible to everyone. When major news sites started blocking more content, when research papers disappeared behind expensive paywalls, when important journalism became a luxury—I knew we needed a solution.
Right now, many websites have changed their systems, and our usual methods aren't working. I'm working around the clock to fix this because I know how much you rely on SMRY. This isn't just a technical issue to me—it's about keeping knowledge free and accessible.
Major websites updated their paywall systems. The methods we used to help you access content—archive services, search engine crawlers—are being blocked more aggressively. It's an ongoing battle for information freedom.
We cache every website to give you instant access, but our database has exceeded capacity. Imagine a library where we've run out of shelf space—that's what's happening with our servers. This is causing slowdowns and access issues.
I'm working on multiple fronts: expanding our database capacity, optimizing how we cache websites, developing new bypass methods, and building a completely redesigned SMRY. This isn't just a patch—it's a complete overhaul to ensure we can keep serving you reliably.
I read every single email. Tell me what articles you need, what's not working, or just vent about paywalls.
contact@smry.ai— Mike