NewsBlur: RSS News Reader
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader is made and published by NewsBlur, Inc. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with NewsBlur, Inc. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to NewsBlur, Inc. and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedWell rated- Rating on Google Play
- 4.24
- 2,241 ratings
- Installs
- 110 thousand
- Last updated
- October 25, 2026
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 10.5 MB
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader has 110 thousand installs. Users rate it well: 4.2 stars from 2,241 ratings.
Pros & Cons
- Strong RSS subscriptions management with offline support
- Cross-device sync across Web, Android, and iOS
- Social features for sharing and commenting on stories
- Multiple viewing options and dark mode for comfortable reading
- Not ranked in any top list according to the data
- Competitors often emphasize features like search or podcasts that aren’t foregrounded in NewsBlur’s listing
- Widgets are not highlighted in the feature set (even though a homescreen widget capability exists in dev features)
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on NewsBlur: RSS News Reader for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By NewsBlur, Inc., from Google Play“Follow your favorite sites. Read, save, and share stories wherever you are.”
Description by NewsBlur, Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
READ YOUR WAY
Read one site at a time or combine a folder into one story list. Choose a theme, adjust the text, and move between stories with gestures. Download stories for offline reading. On tablets and foldables, keep the story list beside your article, resize the panes, or expand each pane to full screen.
FIND YOUR FOCUS
Train NewsBlur on authors, tags, and words in headlines to highlight stories you want and hide ones you don't. Make your reading list reflect what matters to you.
DISCOVER AND KEEP
Preview new sites before subscribing. Save stories for later, organize saved stories with tags, and search your reading. Share stories with comments on your NewsBlur blurblog and follow what friends are reading.
GO DEEPER
Switch to Text view for an extracted article. Ask AI for a summary, background, or answers about a story. Availability and usage limits depend on your account plan.
IN YOUR LANGUAGE
Choose from 21 interface languages, including right-to-left layouts for Arabic and Hebrew. Set your language in the app or follow your device settings. Stories stay in the language they were published in.
A NewsBlur account is required. Free accounts and optional paid subscriptions are available. Some features require a paid plan.
Terms of use: https://www.newsblur.com/tos
Privacy policy: https://www.newsblur.com/privacy
Recent changes:
Fixes crashes on older Samsung tablets and other devices when opening NewsBlur or returning to feeds. Also fixes crashes with large articles, feed previews, one-feed folders, widgets, and translated comment counts. Reduces freezes during startup, sync, and subscription checks.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 24
- App size
- 10.5 MB
- Needs Android
- 6.0+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by NewsBlur: RSS News Reader
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 16.0.5
- Launched
- October 2012
- Oct 25, 2026UpdateVersion 16.0.5
- Oct 9, 2026UpdateVersion 15.1
- Sep 18, 2026UpdateVersion 15.0.4
- Aug 31, 2026UpdateVersion 14.5.8
- Aug 28, 2026UpdateVersion 14.5.7
Alternatives
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 720
- Per day
- 24
- 30-day average
- Play install range
- 100+ thousand
- Launched
- October 2012
Installs over time
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader has been installed 110 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 24 installs per day.
Rankings
Google Play top chartsGoogle Play Rankings for NewsBlur: RSS News Reader
About the app and developer
About NewsBlur: RSS News Reader
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader is a news & magazines app developed by NewsBlur, Inc.
How many times has NewsBlur: RSS News Reader been installed?
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader has been installed 110 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 720 times.
What is the rating of NewsBlur: RSS News Reader?
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader is rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 2.2 thousand ratings.
Is NewsBlur: RSS News Reader free?
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader is free. The app size is 10.49 MB. The latest version available is 16.0.5. The last update was on October 25, 2026.
What are the requirements for NewsBlur: RSS News Reader?
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader requires Android 6.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since October 2012.
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Frequently asked questions about NewsBlur: RSS News Reader
Is NewsBlur: RSS News Reader free?
Yes. NewsBlur: RSS News Reader is free on Google Play.
Is NewsBlur: RSS News Reader still available?
Yes. NewsBlur: RSS News Reader is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on October 25, 2026.
Does NewsBlur: RSS News Reader contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list NewsBlur: RSS News Reader as containing ads.
What Android version does NewsBlur: RSS News Reader require?
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader runs on Android 6.0 and higher.
How large is NewsBlur: RSS News Reader?
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader is 10.49 MB.
Is NewsBlur: RSS News Reader suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of NewsBlur: RSS News Reader as suitable for everyone.
How many times has NewsBlur: RSS News Reader been installed?
Google Play lists 100,000+ installs for NewsBlur: RSS News Reader.
How do people rate NewsBlur: RSS News Reader?
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader scores 4.24 out of 5 stars, from 2,241 ratings on Google Play.
Who made NewsBlur: RSS News Reader?
NewsBlur: RSS News Reader was developed by NewsBlur, Inc. It is listed in the news & magazines category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to NewsBlur: RSS News Reader?
People looking at NewsBlur: RSS News Reader also look at these news & magazines apps: Local News: Breaking & Latest, Folo: AI RSS & News Reader, Blog Reader, RSS & News Reader, Agr Reader: Smart RSS & News, FeedFlow - RSS Feed Reader.
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