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RSS Subscription Extension (by Google)
Adds one-click subscription to your toolbar.
4.03,400 reviews~400K+ usersBy Google Ireland, Ltd.
Freemium
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Overview
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 using your favorite feed reader. 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 2.2.8? + Minor bugfix. What's new in version 2.2.8? + Updated to extension manifest version 3. + Changed the Feed link in Preview page to Copy feed url to clipboard. 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? + Doesn't run in the background all the time, only when in use. + Updated to not use a soon-to-be-deprecated API. What's new in version 2.2.1? + Removed Google Reader and iGoogle from the list of default feed readers. What's new in version 2.1? + This extension is now available in over 40 languages. + If you see localization problems, let us know: http://crbug.com/37233 Changelist: + Navigating to feed pages directly now takes you to the subscription page (instead of showing XML). + Found a feed where this doesn't happen? Let us know: http://crbug.com/32967 + Added an Options page for configuring feed readers. + Added an option to skip the feed preview page when subscribing. + Added a link to the preview page for those wanting to copy the direct feed link (look for the [ Feed ] link in the blue bar). + Added support for multiple feeds per page.
Pros
- Lightweight and fast — doesn't slow down your browser
- Simple to set up with an intuitive interface
- Free to use with regular updates
- Works in the background without getting in the way
Cons
- Requires extra browser permissions to work fully
- Advanced settings can take time to learn
Who should use RSS Subscription Extension (by Google)?
Pricing
RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) is freemium. The free tier is usable for evaluation; compare paid tiers before committing a team.
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RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) offers paid plans.
Is RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) safe to install?
RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) is published by Google Ireland, Ltd.. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.
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