Skip the New York Times paywall with cleaner overlays

Why NYT paywalls get in the way

The Times often blurs the story body, adds a sticky overlay, and locks scrolling after a few paragraphs. Removing those layers restores the article view for pages you can already access (free reads or as a subscriber) without breaking the typography.

ClickRemix recipe to clear NYT paywalls

1. Prompt: "Remove any blur or backdrop filter from the article body; disable overflow hidden or fixed overlays blocking scroll."
2. Add: "Hide elements with ids or classes containing 'gateway', 'paywall', or 'expanded-dock'; keep the article text full opacity."
3. Ask: "Ensure the main story container remains max-width 680–720px for readability; keep pull quotes and captions aligned."
4. Save as "NYT Open Read" to reuse whenever the overlay reappears.

NYT-specific selectors

• Target and hide .gateway-content and #app > div[aria-label="overlay"] to clear the modal.
• Remove blur on .css-1fanzo5 or .story-body by resetting filter and opacity.
• Set body { overflow: auto !important; } to restore scroll if it's locked.

If the page still locks

Some articles add a transparent blocking div. Ask ClickRemix to "remove any fixed elements covering the viewport; allow pointer events on the article container." If images fade, set their opacity to 1 and remove filter: blur() on figure tags.

Keep NYT typography intact

• Preserve the classic NYT serif by keeping headings bold and the body at ~19px with 1.6 line-height so columns stay comfortable.
• Maintain the narrow column width and avoid stretching images beyond their container to keep captions aligned.
• If the top nav collapses after clearing the paywall, lock it to a clean white background with a subtle divider to match the default look.