The Old Reader

The ultimate RSS reader. Just like the old Google Reader, only better.

The Old Reader - The Ultimate RSS Feed Reader Chrome Extension

"The Old Reader" is a Chrome extension that provides users a simple way to add a link to The Old Reader to their Chrome apps page. It's designed with an interface reminiscent of the original Google Reader, offering an enhanced tool for browsing and reading from various RSS feeds.
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Extension stats

Rating: 4.38
(79)
Version: 5 (Last updated: 2017-02-17)
Creation date: 2017-02-17
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
Size: 10.23K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Just a simple app that adds a link to The Old Reader to the apps page in Chrome.

For a notifier extension, please take a look at https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/the-old-reader-notifier/flnadglecinohkbmdpeooblldjpaimpo

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Good alternative to Google Reader
  • Non-intrusive interface
  • Delivers news perfectly
  • Very practical and easy to use
  • Great functionality and convenience
Cons
  • Missing features like HTTPS and additional reading options
  • Notifier extension is lacking
  • Response speed needs improvement
  • Kiosk mode is unavailable
  • Issues with creating shortcuts on Windows 10
Most mentioned
  • Good alternative to Google Reader
  • Delivers news perfectly
  • Non-intrusive interface
  • Needs more features
  • Response speed needs improvement
User reviews
как я могу это оценить если я им ещё не пользовался, и понятия не имею что это такое, я вообще то искал дополнение к Reader View типа Better Reader, что бы была возможность изменять фон страницы, мне показалось что то что мне нужно, но вместо того что бы установиться оно мне предлагает оценить.

Undoubtedly Greatest RSS reader today, Great app. Thanks .
by Michail Zorn, 2017-04-25

Utile mais impossible de créer un raccourci qui conserve l'icone de l'application sur le menu démarrer de windows 10, mode kiosk chrome indisponible et ouvre un onglet vierge en prime. :( Bug ou mauvaise manipulation de ma part ?
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Extension safety

Risk impact

The Old Reader requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

The Old Reader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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