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Google Reader

Google Reader was a web-based aggregator, capable of reading Atom and RSS feeds online or offline.

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Cost / License

  • Free
  • Proprietary

Application types

Alerts

  • Discontinued

Platforms

  • Online
  • Android
  • Java Mobile
  • Android Tablet
Discontinued

Google Reader was discontinued on July 1, 2013.

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Features

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  1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
  2.  No registration required
  3.  Ad-free
  4.  Feed Reader
  5.  Pen Settings
  6.  Web-Based

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Comment summary: Users express frustration with the discontinuation of Google Reader, highlighting its efficiency in feed pulls. Some seek features like starred item imports, while others discuss alternatives like Feedly and Inoreader. Though Inoreader users appreciate its free version, it prompts for upgrades. Comments recommend exploring other multipurpose apps with RSS readers. Appreciations of Google Reader's impact are mixed with calls for modern design updates and questions about Google's decision.
Kat .H
1

Why google stop this service now? I visit official website but didn't get the result accordingly.

nuyawutalent5
-2

Its inspirational and innovative

Review by a new / low-activity user.
nanami echizen
-1

I am so mad now that reader is now unavailable. It was a great thing to read on but now sadly, we cannot use it. I hope there will be more good reading apps like this one in the future. I just love this reading app soo much and people who haven't used it should try it. But toooooo late. :(

well that is what we will have to go with :(

Review by a new / low-activity user.
isaacmann
4

I was very disappointed that Google Reader was discontinued but I found another that looks and feels very similar to Google. I have been using Inoreader ever since I spent quite a bit of time shopping around for something similar. It spends more time trying to get you to upgrade nowadays but I'm not bothered by it myself and use the free version to fill all my own needs. At the same time it has also become more advanced with a nice dashboard and method for organizing your feeds.

It has also integrated the use of Pocket web app which can be useful. There are many other options & features that I haven't mentioned here that it also provides, making it worth a try.

nitinanand
5

which is the best alternative and light app?

Xate

The web is so bloated. Light app does not exist now.

PabloRe
5

One of apps one should be in common with. I use it for a long time, but I keep wondering whether it is so hard to make the design easier and modern? I don't like the colors and really too old design. Maybe it's time to update?

joeygreen
4

If you click the link to go to Google reader it will give you a discontinued page. On that page there is a link to alternativeTo!

Anonymouse

Thank you, captain.

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What is Google Reader?

Google Reader was a web-based aggregator, capable of reading Atom and RSS feeds online or offline.

It allowed you to follow your favorite sites, blogs, and more, all in one place. The Google Reader app syncs across all your devices, so your reading lists are always up-to-date.

You can see what your friends are sharing, and easily share any interesting articles you read.

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  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Free product.
  • Alternatives

    149 alternatives listed
  • Supported Languages

    • English

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Our users have written 13 comments and reviews about Google Reader, and it has gotten 1552 likes

Google Reader was added to AlternativeTo by olaj on and this page was last updated . Google Reader is sometimes referred to as GReader