The Old Reader

The Old Reader

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

The Old Reader
What is The Old Reader?
"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.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 6,000+
Rating: 4.38 (79)
Version: 5 (Last updated: 2017-02-17)
Creation date: 2017-02-17
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
  • notifications
Size: 10.23K
URLs: Website
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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
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Great app
  • Convenient
  • Good alternative to Google Reader
  • Non-intrusive
  • Delivers news perfectly
Cons
  • Doesn't use HTTPS
  • Needs more features
  • Kiosk mode unavailable on Windows 10
  • No notifier
Most mentioned
  • Great app. Thanks
  • Delivers news perfectly
  • Non-intrusive
  • Google Reader replacement
Recent reviews
Отличное расширение, пользуюсь после google reader уже несколько лет - полностью устраивает
by A Google user, 2015-04-30

simple and clear!
by A Google user, 2013-09-05

Great. Wish there was a way to add old reader to the google rss plugin.
by A Google user, 2013-04-18
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Safety
Risk impact

The Old Reader is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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