CommaFeed

CommaFeed browser extension
What is CommaFeed?
CommaFeed is an efficient Chrome extension that operates as a bloat-free feed reader. Installed to sit next to the address bar, it tallies your unread articles for easy at-a-glance referencing. A simple click brings up options to view CommaFeed in a separate popup, open CommaFeed in a new browser tab, or to directly open your next unread article for effortless navigation and reading.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 4.71 (24)
Version: 3.3.2 (Last updated: 2023-06-19)
Creation date: 2013-05-27
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • alarms
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 114.69K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
CommaFeed (v3.3.2)
3.00 (2) 38
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Extension summary

CommaFeed is a bloat-free feed reader.

The extension will show an action next to the address bar with the count of your unread articles. Clicking the button will either:

  • show CommaFeed in a popup
  • open CommaFeed in a new tab
  • open next unread article in a new tab

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great web-based feed reader.
  • Clean design and easy to use.
  • Good alternative to Google Reader.
  • Exciting potential as it is being developed.
  • Solid performance despite being in beta.
Cons
  • Loading speed and stability need improvement.
  • Bugs present in the application.
  • Throbber continues spinning after donation.
  • Sidebar sources do not appear upon startup.
Most mentioned
  • Best web-based feed reader.
  • Clean design.
  • Excited for the future of CommaFeed.
  • Bugs and performance issues.
Recent reviews
Great extension when you are using the commafeed rss reader board.
by David T., 2023-06-05

The best web-based feed reader, I like it a lot. However, the loading speed and stability need to be improved. Once that problem is completely solved, then I'll give it 5 stars again.
by Joe Gutiérrez, 2015-11-07

The best Feed reader I could find after Google Reader shut down. Clean Design, very easy to use!
by Sebastian Heinze, 2014-11-22
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Extension safety

Risk impact

CommaFeed may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

CommaFeed has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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