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RIP Opera
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Review Summary
Users appreciate The RSS Aggregator for being a simple, no-frills RSS reader with no ads or subscriptions, reminiscent of the old Opera RSS feature. It handles many feeds well and allows frequent updates. However, multiple users mention missing conveniences like automatic marking of articles as read, better handling or hiding of read items, lack of UI customization options, and occasional feed update issues. Overall, it's well-liked as a lightweight, effective aggregator but could improve with added usability features and customization.
Pros
- Simple and functional RSS reader that gets the job done without ads or subscription fees
- No bloatware; lightweight and efficient
- Supports frequent feed update intervals (minimum 5 minutes)
- Suitable for managing a large number of feeds, including podcasts
- Close to the old Opera RSS experience, appreciated by users familiar with Opera
Cons
- Lacks an automatic mark-as-read feature when clicking articles, requiring manual marking
- Inability to hide or automatically handle read items; read status is sometimes just a text color change
- Limited customization such as font size, vertical scrolling, and color theme options (dark mode is criticized)
- Missing features like favorite/bookmark articles, filters, or customizable update intervals
- Some feeds occasionally stop updating or have feed icon display issues
Permissions
This extension can:
- tabs
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- storage
- unlimitedStorage
- management
- notifications
Additional Information
5.3
December 23, 2017
0.62 MB
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Developer Information
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