RSS Subscription Extension (by Google)
Adds one-click subscription to your toolbar.
What is RSS Subscription Extension (by Google)?
RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) is a Chrome extension that provides an efficient way to subscribe to RSS feeds. Upon detecting an RSS feed on a page, it displays an RSS icon in the Omnibox for one-click subscription and preview. The extension includes predefined feed readers like Newsblur, My Yahoo, Feedly, Inoreader, The Old Reader, and additionally allows you to add any web-based feed reader of your choice. The extension is regularly updated for performance and security enhancements.
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Summary
This extension auto-detects RSS feeds on the page you are reading and upon finding one will display an RSS icon in the Omnibox, allowing you to click on it to preview the feed content and subscribe.
The extension comes with a few feed readers predefined (Newsblur, My Yahoo, Feedly, Inoreader, The Old Reader) but also allows you to add any web-based feed reader of your choice to the list.
What's new in version 2.2.7?
- Fixed truncation in feed preview.
What's new in version 2.2.6?
- Added a couple of more Feed reader services.
What's new in version 2.2.5?
- This version contains security fixes.
- Replaced deprecated Bloglines RSS service with Newsblur.
What's new in version 2.2.2?
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Pros
- Does the job
- Simple and works well
Cons
- Redirects to chrome-extension://... URL
- Causes images to not load
- Not maintained by Google
Most mentioned
- Doesn't work
- Not supported anymore
- Redirects to chrome-extension://... URL
Safety
Risk impact
RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) 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 RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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