Top 5 Chrome Extensions to Copy Protected text

Copying texts from websites is a basic ritual if you want to keep them for your future reference. However, what if a website has imposed a Java or CSS script to restrict its users from copying the content? Well, all you need to do is try out these 5 chrome extensions to copy protected text from any website.

Top 5 chrome extensions to copy protected text

The Internet is all about sharing informational stuff, but some website developers prefer keeping the content in a closed box. 

Meaning they tend to copy-protect the content which is on their website, so no one tries to copy it, which is a valid move at some point but can be really annoying if a user is just trying to extract some part of that text for educational purposes.

Now, this problem can be easily solved with the help of the chrome extensions that are mentioned below.

  • Absolute Enable Right Click and Copy. 
  • SuperCopy.
  • Superior Allow Copy.
  • Simple Allow Copy.
  • Supreme Copy.

Absolute Enable Right Click and Copy

Absolute enable right click and copy chrome extension to copy protected text

The first chrome extension on our list is the Absolute Enable Right Click and Copy by Absolute which when installed force enables the right-click and copy functionality.

It comes packed with features like;

  • Eliminates copy text protection.
  • Re-enables the context menu.
  • Allows copy and highlight.
  • Disables the annoying dialog message that says “Not able to copy content in this web page.”
  • Force enables right-click button.

How to use it?

Firstly install this chrome extension on your chrome browser via the Chrome Web Store, and then follow the instructions mentioned below.

  • Navigate to the “Extensions” menu and then select the “Absolute Enable Right Click and Copy” extension.
  • This will trigger a menu.
  • Now, just enable the “Enable Copy” option.
  • You can also enable “Absolute Mode” to remove other kinds of protection.
Enabling copy and absolute mode in the extension
  • Lastly, all you need to do is select the text, right-click on it and then click on “Copy.”
Copy option in the right click menu of chrome extension

and text copied.

Super copy chrome extension to copy protected text

SuperCopy by SuperCopy has managed to capture the second place on our list. The main USP that this extension holds is that it can “Crack Disable Copy” in one single click. It also remembers to unblock the sites during future visits and enables the right-click menu.

How to use it?

  • Download the extension on your PC via the “Chrome Web Store.”
  • Now, activate the extension by accessing the “Extension” menu.
  • Next, click on the copy-like icon to enable the “Crack Disable Copy” feature.
Crack disable copy icon in super copy chrome extension
  • Lastly, select the text, right-click on it and select “Copy.”
Copy option in right click menu of super copy chrome extension

The selected text has been copied and now you can paste it inside your target.

Superior allow copy chrome extension to copy protected text

Superior Allow Copy by Superior Allow Copy is our third recommendation on the list. It helps in unblocking actions like; copying, right-clicking, and selecting on a website.

It has features like;

  • Allows copy, selection, right-click, and context menu.
  • Enable/disable per domain.

How to use it?

  • Install the extension on your Chrome browser via the Chrome Web Store.
  • Then, click on the “Extensions” menu, followed by the “Superior Allow Copy” extension.
  • This will activate the extension.
  • Now, click on the “Enable extension on this website” option.
Enable extension on this website button in superior copy chrome extension
  • Lastly, select the text, activate the right-click context menu, and select “Copy.”
Copy option in right click menu of superior copy chrome extension

Now the text copied.

Simple allow copy chrome extension to copy protected text

Simple Allow Copy by Fallen Max is the fourth recommendation on our list. This extension allows a user to copy protected text from the website.

However, as it works by intercepting user interactions, it can also break some of the web pages. Therefore, in such cases, it is advised to quit the copy mode. 

It also remembers the unblocked sites, which makes future visits more convenient for a user.

How to use it?

To use the Simple Copy Allow extension, you first have to download it inside your Chrome browser, and after that just follow these simple step-by-step instructions.

  • Access the extension through the “Extension” menu.
  • Now, click on it to activate it.
Simple allow copy icon in chrome extension menu
  • Next, select the text that you want to copy and then activate the “right-click context menu.”
Copy option in right click menu of simple allow copy chrome extension
  • Lastly, select the “Copy” option.
Supreme copy chrome extension to copy protected text

Supreme Copy by Sasha Totenko is our last pick. This extension has a similar interface to that of Superior Allow Copy.

It works by disabling the copy protection imposed on the website. Plus, it also enables the right-click context menu for more ease.

However, it can also break some legit websites, so we suggest you use it with caution.

How to use it?

  • Download the “Supreme Copy” extension from the “Chrome Web Store.”
  • Now, click on the extension by accessing it via the “Extensions” tab.
  • Next, click on the “Enable extension on this website” option.
Enable extension on this website option in Supreme copy chrome extension
  • Lastly, just select the text, followed by right-clicking and “Copy.”
Copy option in right click menu of Supreme copy chrome extension

Note: Try to acknowledge the website or the source, if you are going to use it commercially. This way the copied text won’t fall under the plagiarism radar.

Conclusion:

So, this was our curation for the top 5 chrome extensions that will help you to copy text from any copy-protected website.

Now, what are you waiting for?

Just pick any extension from the list, install it and start copy-pasting the text that is on the website.

However, a friendly reminder, never copy-paste someone’s content online under your name, as it falls under plagiarism and you may have to face legalities.

Author

  • Ashish Simon

    Hello folks! I am Ashish Pawar – A graduate from the field of Arts but an avid admirer of all things tech; therefore, made a leap into writing technical articles for ‘how-to’ guides and ‘informational content’ with the aim to make tech understandable for the masses. I have been in this field for more than a year now. My ideology is that even a layman should be able to understand tech easily. As a creative individual I am also passionately engaged in activities like photography, music, and dance.