The RSS Aggregator

The RSS Aggregator

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What is The RSS Aggregator?
'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.
Merlin
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By: holden321
Users: 10,000+
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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Merlin
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

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 RSS reader
  • No bloat and no ads
  • Option to check every 5 min
  • Works on old Chromium browsers
  • Handles around 300 feeds
Cons
  • Attempts to disable other RSS readers in browser
  • Issues with podcast feeds not updating
  • Lack of basic functions like marking articles as read
  • Dark mode not well-received
  • Inability to open new feed/article in a new tab automatically
Most mentioned
  • Simple and functional RSS reader
  • No bloat and no ads
  • Lack of basic functions like marking articles as read
  • Attempts to disable other RSS readers in browser
  • Dark mode
Recent reviews
Does exactly what i want it to do. No bloat, no login mandatory, or subscription fees. Nice option to check every 5 min. I freaking love it. It's sad that i had search for so long to get something this simple that i actually enjoy.
by Henk Kamp (Cloonaid) Henk Kamp (Cloonaid), 2024-04-17

simple and great!
by Yiding Zhang Yiding Zhang, 2024-03-19

Супер! У меня только ради адекватной РССки стояла опера бородатых 12.х версий, которая сменила уже с десяток компов. Наконец то я могу со спокойной совестью отправить этого старичка на заслуженный отдых
by A Google user, 2018-08-22
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Safety
Risk impact

The RSS Aggregator is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install The RSS Aggregator if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

The RSS Aggregator has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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