# NewsBlur

> NewsBlur is a powerful and customizable RSS news reader

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newsblur](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newsblur)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.newsblur`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** NewsBlur, Inc.
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 108,900
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (2,589 ratings)
- **Version:** 14.5.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2012-10-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 8.84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newsblur)
- **Website:** [https://www.newsblur.com](https://www.newsblur.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://newsblur.com/privacy](https://newsblur.com/privacy)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #213,007 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.newsblur.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### 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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.newsblur)