The RSS Aggregator

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The RSS Aggregator: A Dynamic RSS Reader Extension for Chrome

'The RSS Aggregator' is a Chrome browser extension similar to an RSS reader in Opera. It provides the flexibility to users to add, manage and read feeds, while offering subscription and authorization functionality for the feeds. Users can also benefit from the built-in language switcher and search articles feature. Additional functionalities include sound notifications for new feeds and number of unread messages displayed on the icon. It offers support for multiple languages and has an intuitive interface for easy usage.

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By: holden321

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.44

(515)

Version: 5.3 (Last updated: 2017-12-23)

Creation date: 2017-12-23

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
webRequest
webRequestBlocking
http://*/*
https://*/*
storage
unlimitedStorage
management
notifications

Size: 652.29K

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# 6,642 ▲ 599

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Extension summary

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An RSS reader like in the Opera browser.

Add
Read
Manage
Subscribe
Authorization

Sorry for removing contributing names. They are forbidden in description in a new google policy.

Version history:

5.1 (04/02/17) - Hebrew translation

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Simple and functional without bloat or ads
Ability to manage a large number of feeds effectively
No mandatory login or subscription fees
Customizable refresh rate
Users appreciate the nostalgic feel compared to older browser experiences

Cons

Lacks a robust feature to mark feeds/articles as read
Occasional issues with feeds not updating
Dark mode is poorly received
Inconsistent behavior with other RSS extensions in the browser
No option to automatically open new articles in a new tab

Most mentioned

Marking articles/feeds as read is missing or not functioning as expected
Simple and straightforward user experience
Appreciation for handling multiple podcast feeds effectively

User reviews

Пользовался похожим, но это гораздо лучше, очень доволен, ОЧЕНЬ

Dj Element, 2024-11-20

Lacking in the most basic of features. You can TECHNICALLY mark things as read, but it just changes the color of the text. You can't even hide read items.