BugMeNot
BugMeNot is a Firefox extension that allows you to bypass compulsory web registration via the right-click context menu.
Say what?
Here’s an example. A friend sends you a link that sends you to a news article on, oh, let’s say, the New York Times. You click on said link, and instead of reading the actual article, you are reading a page that tells you in order to view this article, you have to fill out a registration form and become a member.
“I just wanna read the article,” you moan, withering on the floor.
Enter BugMeNot.
Now you just have to right-click on either the user name or password field, select “Login with BugMeNot,” and you are instantly logged in, using any one of several user-submitted public accounts, with their names and passwords.
This is used for mandatory, free registration, and not for pay sites. Also make a note: I am not the owner, developer, creator or maintainer of BugMeNot’s service. I simply wrote the Firefox extension that hooks in to the service. If you have any questions, praise, comments or complaints about the actual service, then visit bugmenot.com for full details of their service.
Okay, enough reading- how do I install this thing?
Fair question. Go here and follow the directions:
Jojo24 wrote:
Nice….. Really clever
Posted on 01-Feb-08 at 2:20 am | Permalink
pecker neck wrote:
I have had this on my firefox for a very long time and it never works….It use too a few years ago but not any more..what a waste of time…
Posted on 01-Feb-08 at 3:48 pm | Permalink
Rob wrote:
I installed BugMeNot and it is not working with my Firefox. I have no idea why.
Posted on 02-Feb-08 at 1:56 am | Permalink
Eric wrote:
For those of you that say it does not work, could you be a little more specific? It doesn’t work, as in you don’t even see an option to choose BugMeNot, or you can’t use it to login to a site because there’s no available username and password?
I can certainly help with the former, but not with the latter. As I initially stated, I have nothing to do with the actual service, and cannot guarantee a working login. That has solely to do with the database that is maintained elsewhere. This is just how the service works- it’s dependent upon other people’s registered accounts.
Also remember that this is for mandatory free registration sites, i.e. the New York Times, LA Times, etc. It’s not going to work for paid or private sites, i.e. porn, Paypal, etc.
Posted on 02-Feb-08 at 8:25 am | Permalink
Nicole J. LeBoeuf-Li wrote:
The extension works well for me - thank you!
Is there any way this extension could be, er, extended, so that it can be used to submit login information to bugmenot.com?
Posted on 02-Feb-08 at 5:21 pm | Permalink
Eric wrote:
A great suggestion, Nicole. I will look into that and see if something could be worked out.
Posted on 02-Feb-08 at 7:28 pm | Permalink
Marcello wrote:
Hi all.
I’ve just installed the extension on my FF 2.0.11 but it doesnt appears anywhere.
Why?
Posted on 03-Feb-08 at 12:35 am | Permalink
Nicole J. LeBoeuf wrote:
Eric,
Thank you! That would be excellent if it could be done; would make giving back to the “bugmenot community” easier. But I’m not familiar enough with what goes into the programming to even know if it’s a reasonable request.
–
Marcello,
It appears in your right-click menu only. Right-click in a login form, and you’ll see “login with bugmenot” as one of your context-sensitive menu options.
For further details, refer to the screenshot provided at the top of this very page.
Posted on 03-Feb-08 at 1:15 pm | Permalink
Euchre wrote:
When trying to install this into SeaMonkey, all you get is the error message “Install script not found.”
That’s really annoying, almost as much as sites that nag you to register…
I really like and use this extension a lot, please rectify that situation.
Posted on 07-Feb-08 at 3:59 am | Permalink
userX wrote:
Thanks for your work, eric! It works great for me (FF 2.0.0.12)!
Posted on 08-Feb-08 at 8:39 pm | Permalink
Joseph wrote:
LiveLeak.com, upon login failure, brings you to the front page with a message at the top stating that the login failed… can you look for that and try another login/pass combo? Sorry, I program servers… unlike you, an uber client-side programmer.
Thanks.
Posted on 09-Feb-08 at 5:33 pm | Permalink
Titannick wrote:
You dont need to install it.
When you run into a page that needs registration,
just go to http://www.bugmenot.com and enter the page’s address.
The more extensions you install into your firefox, the slower it will render pages, and the longer it will take to boot firefox.
Posted on 09-Feb-08 at 5:54 pm | Permalink
Michael wrote:
Every time I’ve tried to use this for the past year or so, every username/password I’ve tried has failed to work. It seems like the websites have figured out how to defeat this.
I’ve tried it mostly on sites that require registration to make a comment. I’ve also tried on a few news sites, incl. the New York Times, which also defeats it.
Posted on 10-Feb-08 at 3:54 pm | Permalink
Eric wrote:
First: any comment asking for any usernames or passwords (especially for paid sites) will be deleted and marked as spam. This is not the place to get them; it’s either in Bugmenot.com’s database or it isn’t; there is no middle ground here to locate working passwords for you.
Second: I have heard that nothing is working for any sites for a while now, and honestly, every time I try the classic litmus tests of latimes and nytimes, I can successfully log in every single time. I don’t know what to say to you, other than to help the database retain useful logins by submitting your own usernames and passwords. This is the only way to keep the service working.
Third: To those of you who say it works fine, then great! Thanks for using it. I appreciate your comments.
Posted on 12-Feb-08 at 12:58 pm | Permalink
Eric wrote:
@Euchre: I haven’t used SeaMonkey in ages, and truthfully didn’t think it was used that much anymore. I will try and make it compatible for SeaMonkey users soon.
@Joseph: I just tried Liveleak.com and I logged in with no problems.
Posted on 12-Feb-08 at 1:06 pm | Permalink
freerk wrote:
Hi,
the extention is great, I used it a lot. But on the new Firefox 3beta3 it doesn’t work. It says it is disabled because it doesn’t allow safe updates.
Maybe you can fix that. In some weeks/month (after the final Firefox 3.0 release) many people will switch, and so it would be great if the bugmenot addon would work.
thanks,
Freerk
Posted on 13-Feb-08 at 11:23 am | Permalink
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Posted on 13-Feb-08 at 4:50 pm | Permalink
Eric wrote:
@freerk: Are you getting the latest version from Mozilla’s add-ons site from the link posted above? Any extension from there should not have that error message, because it is considered a secure site. Try uninstalling your BugMeNot extension and then installing it from Mozilla’s site.
If an extension is being hosted elsewhere, then yes, it has to have a “safe update” method or else it won’t install.
There’s a way to bypass this, although it’s put in place for a reason.
Developers who choose to host their own extensions can use McCoy to make their updates “safe.”
Posted on 14-Feb-08 at 8:23 am | Permalink
Nick wrote:
not working for me, tried http://www.myspace.com and after right clicking in the ‘username’ & ‘Password’ field there was nothing for ‘Bugmenot’
Posted on 15-Feb-08 at 8:03 pm | Permalink
Michael Flowers wrote:
I love this software! Thanks for developing the extension, this is something I’ve been wanting for a LONG time!
Posted on 17-Feb-08 at 9:11 pm | Permalink
fedmich wrote:
Very useful, thanks I love it
Posted on 19-Feb-08 at 11:09 am | Permalink
Darq wrote:
hey this is great, thx
Posted on 19-Feb-08 at 12:41 pm | Permalink
Darq wrote:
hey this is great
Posted on 19-Feb-08 at 12:42 pm | Permalink
gilda cordero wrote:
Galing galing!
Posted on 20-Feb-08 at 3:44 am | Permalink
damon wrote:
i jsut installed it and restarted twice, it still does not even show up. does it work with a Mac?
Posted on 20-Feb-08 at 9:40 am | Permalink
TK wrote:
I’m sorry, but Nick, you’re an idiot. What exactly is the point of trying to log into MySpace using a public username/password? What do you actually think you’re going to accomplish, aside from, my guess is, spamming someone’s page? Nevermind the point that you’ve completely ignored the actual purpose of BugMeNot service and this add-in.
I’ve not used the add-in in some time, and hadn’t noticed that it was not updating. I was on 1.3 and just today noticed that Firefox couldn’t just find any updates for it - got errors when it checked. Presumably the add-in got relocated or something? Anyway went looking, found 1.5, installed and working just fine. Haven’t ever really experienced any issues with 1.3 or earlier, and 1.5 looks just as good.
If you’re having trouble, the very first thing to do is go to BugMeNot.com and read up and understand what the ACTUAL, REAL purpose of the service is. Then come back here and read the blurb about the extension. It’s not that hard.
Because I bet, 9 times out of 10, it’s your fault, probably because you didn’t understand.
P.S. Damon: I’m on a Mac. Works fine. Read the instructions.
Posted on 21-Feb-08 at 10:39 am | Permalink
Eric wrote:
TK, you’re right on the money. I think people just expect it to work for every site in existence, no matter what the purpose is. I had someone write me an angry e-mail complaining that they couldn’t log in to Amazon. Why on earth would you need a random Amazon account log in, unless you wanted to just steal merchandise?
And yes, those who have version 1.3 will need to manually update via Mozilla’s extension page. The extension has physically changed server locations, and I haven’t figured out a smooth way to send an update from my old subdomain to Mozilla’s servers.
Posted on 21-Feb-08 at 10:51 am | Permalink
RyanVM wrote:
Eric, can you update BugMeNot’s AMO listing to give it 3.0b4pre support?
Posted on 23-Feb-08 at 10:23 am | Permalink
Eric wrote:
@ RyanVM- I can’t yet. Mozilla won’t let me state that it’s compatible with 3.0b4pre. I’ll be able to pretty soon, though. Soon the release candidate will be out, and then 3.0.* will take care of all the minor releases.
The new 1.6 version of BugMeNot that will have this new support will also have an Italian localization (thanks Andrew!) and Flock support.
I have tried to get it working with SeaMonkey, from Euchre’s request, but so far no success. I have only an old javascript install script to tinker around with, and it is failing at the chrome registration. There’s no reason why it wouldn’t work with SeaMonkey, but it is this initial installation script that is making it peter out.
I’ll keep trying, but if anyone can help me out with that, I’d be grateful. If anyone can get it working with SeaMonkey, I will certainly add their name to the permanent list of contributors in the extension.
Posted on 24-Feb-08 at 10:54 am | Permalink
pstemari wrote:
The SeaMonkey installer that was on roachfiend worked fine. Let me see if I can mix & match the two.
Posted on 24-Feb-08 at 7:24 pm | Permalink
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Posted on 25-Feb-08 at 1:51 am | Permalink
Eric wrote:
@pstemari: Yes, that’s the one I was trying to use for it, but I think the layout of files has changed a bit, due to the localization and new manifest file. The chrome registration is failing, so I think the locations have changed just enough for it not to work. Let me know if you get it working!
Posted on 25-Feb-08 at 7:22 am | Permalink
rapido wrote:
rock ‘en roll dude!!! thumbs up for this plug in… i really need this stuff and makes easier for me too… no more passwords or usernames to memorize at all…
Posted on 02-Mar-08 at 4:32 am | Permalink
Steven wrote:
I just installed it and it works great for me. Thanks Eric. Running XP Pro on a rather new computer in the newest Firefox.
Posted on 02-Mar-08 at 8:10 am | Permalink
Pankaj wrote:
This works….just tried for one website and it did give a valid working login…worth a try tne trying to register…if it doesnt work just go and register….Cheers
Posted on 05-Mar-08 at 1:04 am | Permalink
Evergreat wrote:
This is amazing boy! I bumped into bugmenot and was confused at first but waoh! it worked. More grease to your elbow brother, One Love. Keep the brain. Cheers
Posted on 06-Mar-08 at 3:37 pm | Permalink
Sam wrote:
Works great (tested on washingtonpost.com); please don’t let the naysayers get you down. It’s great and works wonders. Thanks Eric Hamiter and BugMeNot.
Posted on 06-Mar-08 at 8:53 pm | Permalink
jhay wrote:
i hope it works
Posted on 06-Mar-08 at 10:18 pm | Permalink
DS wrote:
I’m finding that it’s not really working too well - is this because bugmenot.com is down? If so, does anyone have any idea when it will be back up?
Posted on 09-Mar-08 at 6:40 pm | Permalink
benie wrote:
thank….
Posted on 10-Mar-08 at 9:21 pm | Permalink
boogiebrains wrote:
This sort of works. I tried it on Epitonic.com, and a working username and password appeared in the fields, but were gone after I clicked “not now” on the “remember this password” dialog. I got the same info from bugmenot.com, and it worked fine - don’t know why the ifo vanished before I got a chance to hit Enter every time when using the plugin. It _does_ work fine for latimes.com, and seemed to be working for washingtonpost.com (though the logins themselves weren’t).
Posted on 11-Mar-08 at 1:17 pm | Permalink
Max wrote:
I’m probably stupid - but I can’t find an “Install now” button on the add-on page, just the privacy statement, whats wrong with that?
Posted on 11-Mar-08 at 5:03 pm | Permalink
Max wrote:
duh, please ignore - had to scroll down…
Posted on 11-Mar-08 at 5:06 pm | Permalink
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Posted on 12-Mar-08 at 4:26 pm | Permalink
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Posted on 12-Mar-08 at 7:02 pm | Permalink
Thirasara wrote:
This add-on is not compatible with Firefox 3 Beta 4. Any help?
Posted on 13-Mar-08 at 2:57 am | Permalink
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Posted on 13-Mar-08 at 8:38 am | Permalink
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Posted on 13-Mar-08 at 9:53 am | Permalink
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Posted on 13-Mar-08 at 10:18 pm | Permalink
Artie Kay wrote:
@ Thirasara
Forcing the max version works, it’ll be 5 seconds for it to be fixed for final release.
Posted on 13-Mar-08 at 11:12 pm | Permalink
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Posted on 14-Mar-08 at 5:45 am | Permalink
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Posted on 14-Mar-08 at 7:00 am | Permalink
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Posted on 14-Mar-08 at 7:06 am | Permalink
Eric wrote:
@Thirasara: I’ll try to submit the newest version this weekend to Mozilla’s site. Last time I tried, it wouldn’t let me have the maxversion set that high. Hopefully it will let me this time.
This new version will also include Italian localization (thanks Andrew).
Posted on 14-Mar-08 at 9:20 am | Permalink
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Posted on 15-Mar-08 at 12:59 am | Permalink
ray wrote:
hi
I don’t know english well , what are you talking about?
ha 你们在聊什么呢？
Posted on 15-Mar-08 at 9:30 am | Permalink
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Posted on 15-Mar-08 at 11:14 am | Permalink
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Posted on 15-Mar-08 at 12:22 pm | Permalink
Anonymous wrote:
Great extension. Would be even greater if it had some domain fuzziness - e.g. when there’s no working login for forums.pinkunicorns.net, it should search for pinkunicorns.net and http://www.pinkunicorns.net as well. I’m using a bumped v1.5 on Fx3b4, it works but some functionality is lost. Can’t wait for the new build.
Posted on 16-Mar-08 at 12:46 pm | Permalink
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Posted on 17-Mar-08 at 2:12 am | Permalink
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Posted on 17-Mar-08 at 9:49 am | Permalink
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Posted on 18-Mar-08 at 1:17 am | Permalink
Jeff C wrote:
It looks like you need to have the update URL at an SSL location, otherwise, Firefox 3 disables the extension.
Posted on 18-Mar-08 at 9:51 am | Permalink
Joe wrote:
I was really looking forward to this as it can be tiresome continually going to the BugMeNot website, and I noticed a lot of positive reviews. However, it never lets me install the add-on, so any help Eric would be greatly appreciated. My Firefox version is 2.0.0.12. I had just installed the add-on for Screengrab, and then restarted Firefox and Screengrab worked fine. So I next tried to install the BugMeNot add-on … and tried 7-8 times … but every time a Firefox box would pop up that said:
Firefox could not install the file at
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/25240/bugmet-1.6-fx.xpi
because: Invalid file hash (possible download corruption)
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Posted on 20-Mar-08 at 11:53 pm | Permalink
Tarun Bhargava wrote:
I tried to install Bugmenot on FF3 Beta 4 and the following message is displayed:
Firefox could not install the file at
http://releases.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/addons/6349/bugmenot-1.6-fx.xpi
because: Not a valid install package
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Posted on 21-Mar-08 at 12:38 am | Permalink
Bertrand wrote:
I tried to install Bugmenot on FF3 Beta 4 and the following message is displayed:
Firefox could not install the file at
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/downloads/file/25240/bugmet-1.6-fx.xpi
because: Invalid file hash (possible download corruption)
-261
Posted on 21-Mar-08 at 4:15 am | Permalink
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Posted on 30-Mar-08 at 12:55 am | Permalink
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Posted on 05-Apr-08 at 7:09 am | Permalink
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Posted on 08-Apr-08 at 8:32 am | Permalink
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Posted on 08-Apr-08 at 2:37 pm | Permalink
partner wrote:
When will the FF extension be updated für FF3? I realy miss it since my upgrade to FF3.
On one hand, you write a plugin for bugmenot and on the other hand I have to register here to post a comment.
Very disapointing
Posted on 15-Apr-08 at 3:07 pm | Permalink
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Posted on 18-Apr-08 at 9:05 am | Permalink
partner wrote:
Hello Sir,
Great extension!! It’s a great idea and it works great!!
I have an odd question though… What Windows Theme is that your using in your screenshot??
Posted on 18-Apr-08 at 12:10 pm | Permalink
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Posted on 22-Apr-08 at 1:47 am | Permalink