NewsBlur

Name: NewsBlur
Rating: 4.17 (2589 reviews)
Author: NewsBlur, Inc.

By: NewsBlur, Inc. App

NewsBlur is a powerful and customizable RSS news reader

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

108,900 ▲ 161

Data as of 2026-09-16

Rating:

4.17 ▼ 0.07

(2,589)

Version:

14.5.8

Last updated: 2026-08-31

Ranking

#213,007 ▼ 764

Overall

Features & Capabilities

NewsBlur is a versatile and powerful RSS news reader designed to bring people together through shared stories and discussions. It synchronizes your news feeds and read statuses across multiple devices, including Web, Android, and iOS, ensuring you stay updated seamlessly.

Enjoy offline reading, save stories you like, and engage with friends by sharing and commenting directly within the app. Its customizable features include collapsible folders, dark mode for comfortable night reading, multiple viewing options, and feed training to highlight your favorite stories while hiding those you don’t. NewsBlur also offers a 'river of news' view, combining stories from various feeds into a single, streamlined format. Perfect as a modern replacement for Google Reader, NewsBlur enhances your news reading experience with social interaction and adaptability.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

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Downloads:

Rating:

Version:

14.5.8 Last updated: 2026-08-31

Version code:

283

Creation date:

2012-10-18

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.newsblur.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

8.84MB

Email:

sa*****@newsblur.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 213,007 ▼ 764

Other platforms

NewsBlur (v14.7.2)

4.70

(501)

For Developers

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Developed by:

NewsBlur, Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newsblur

Email:

sa*****@newsblur.com

Website:

https://www.newsblur.com

User Reviews

Pros

Great interface for reading news and blogs.
Ability to self-host and premium subscription options.
Good for curated feeds and diverse topics.
Long-term user satisfaction with improvements over time.
Lightweight app with a size under 5 MB.

Cons

Log in issues and crashes on certain devices.
Inconsistent loading of stories and feeds.
Customization options are limited; lacks intuitive settings.
Problems with notifications and email feedback support.
Rendering issues, especially in recent updates.

Recent reviews

Working great so far. The free tier is generous.

Mi*****, 2026-09-10

Silently marked all my feeds muted when the free trial ended so I missed a bunch of articles (which are now all incorrectly marked as "read" so there's no easy way to read them all). I'm uninstalling, this is very much a "you had exactly one job, RSS reader" issue.