Smart RSS

RSS Reader

Smart RSS: Efficient RSS Reader Chrome Extension

Smart RSS is a savvy chrome extension designed to keep user updated with their favorite websites. With the background loading feature, it ensures uninterrupted tracking of new articles. Its three-pane view allows you to effectively read RSS and Atom feeds while organising sources into folders for simplicity and convenience.

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By: zakius

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 4.46

(28)

Version: 2.25.2 (Last updated: 2023-03-09)

Creation date: 2020-06-20

Permissions:

unlimitedStorage
contextMenus
alarms
tabs
<all_urls>
notifications

Size: 340.99K

Email: sm*****@outlook.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 19,622 ▲ 18

Other rankings

#88 in News & Weather ▲ 2 #1 in smart keyword 21

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Smart RSS Reader (v2.26.0)

2,821+ 4.13

(38)

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Does not require account creation
Simple and intuitive interface
Works well and loads feeds effectively
Good at bypassing paywalls and removing ads
Open-source with good performance

Cons

Feeds occasionally reset or disappear
Issues with importing OPML feeds
Some features break after updates
Sorting issues when new articles arrive
Page down/up and navigation arrows not working on the article page

Most mentioned

Simplicity and ease of use
No account requirement
Loading and display issues after updates
Problems with feed imports
Overall performance and functionality of the app

User reviews

On the feed page, a browser window under a certain width fails to load the sidebar (even if zoomed out).

Maxwell Wilson, 2024-12-29

Einfach gute RSS Feed Reader App. Google meldet, die App wird in Zukunft nicht mehr funktionieren! Warum???

Stefan Gondek, 2024-09-14

- Doesn't require me to make an account - doesn't redirect me to someone's website to use the RSS feed there - simply uses a chrome-extension:// html page - lets you add a new feed URL - icon is orange when there's a new feed item & is gray when there's nothing new. Excellence in simplicity. Thank you for making a good extension.

Jake Canning, 2024-07-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Smart RSS requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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