Smart RSS Reader

RSS Reader made to be simple and effective
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Smart RSS Reader is a lightweight Chrome extension designed to offer a simple and efficient way to read RSS feeds. Originally developed by Martin Kadlec as a replacement for Opera 12's built-in RSS reader, this extension has been updated and optimized for modern browsers like Firefox and Chromium-based browsers.

Though active development has slowed, the extension continues to work reliably as long as support for WebExtensions v2 remains. Users can easily manage and view their RSS subscriptions with this tool. For further information or reporting issues, the extension maintains an open presence on GitHub. This makes it a practical choice for users seeking a straightforward RSS feed reader without unnecessary complexity.

Manifest V2 Productivity Communication Utilities
By:
zakius
Daily users:
2,638+ 62
Rating:
4.11
(37)
Version:
2.26.0 Last updated: 2025-02-25
Version code:
5899811
Creation date:
2019-02-21
Risk:
Very high risk impact Moderate risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
  • alarms
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • <all_urls>
  • *://*/*
  • https://code.fb.com/*
  • https://dev.opera.com/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
    • See more
Size:
366.43K
URLs:
Website
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

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# 1,748 ▲ 1
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Smart RSS (v2.25.2)
2,000+ 4.45 (29)

User reviews

Pros
  • Clean and user-friendly interface
  • Easy to browse news quickly with a three-pane layout
  • Active developer support and responsiveness
  • Wide range of customization options
Cons
  • Recent updates caused functionality issues
  • Missing synchronization options with Firefox Sync
  • Some bugs related to feed management and refreshing tabs
Recent reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-03-31
by 敬念法轮大法好远离瘟疫, 2025-02-17
by Firefox user 12818352, 2024-10-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Smart RSS Reader requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
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Risk likelihood

Smart RSS Reader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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