What is NorthReader?
NorthReader is an open-source, cross-platform RSS reader and feed aggregator originally developed by Samuel Clay. It is available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, and as a web app.
Some key features of NorthReader include:
- Ability to subscribe to RSS, Atom, JSON feeds from blogs, news sites, podcasts, YouTube channels, etc.
- Organize subscriptions into folders
- Tag items for easier search and filtering
- Mark items as read/unread
- View feed content in a clean, ad-free reading interface
- Sync subscriptions, read status and tags across devices using a NorthReader account
- Offline reading for saving content to read later
- Keyboard shortcuts for efficient navigation
- Apps for mobile and desktop access
- Web app requires no installation
NorthReader focuses on the reading experience rather than feed management. Its streamlined interface and typography optimizations make it easy on the eyes for extended reading sessions. sync makes it simple to follow feeds on multiple devices.
NorthReader is free to use with no advertising or user tracking. Its open-source model relies on user donations and grants to support development by its small, independent team.
Feedly, Inoreader, Reeder , FreshRSS, NetNewsWire, QuiteRSS, Tiny Tiny RSS, Fluent Reader, NewsBlur, Feedbro, Feeder RSS feed reader, Claws Mail, Meneré are some alternatives to NorthReader.