The advantage of Google reader was that it collected all the users web feeds in a single location. Many passionate fans of Google reader were deeply worried when it was closed on 2-7-2013. Now most people are looking for a good replacement for it. There are a lots of RSS readers out there in the market. It is a difficult task to select the appropriate RSS reader.
If you are a person who is feverishly looking for an RSS reader, we can give you the correct guidance. We will give you a list of the best RSS readers available on the market. You can go through the list attached below and select the best reader depending on the specifications.
Feedly
A lot of people switched to Feedly RSS reader when Google reader was shut down. Many people like Feedly a lot these days. The display features of Feedly are more advanced compared to Google reader. You can select different options and themes. It can be ported to many devices and can be easily customized to different devices display. The GUI makes it easy to surf through thousands of feeds. As a fresher, you may find the features to be complex at first, but if you give some time to learn, definitely you will like it.
Digg Reader
Another popular leader in this arena is Digg. It is one of the rare sites that give user the option to vote for different contents they prefers and thus enhance that particular content’s rating. They recently launched Digg reader with amazing GUI interface. One notable feature is that you can import and export all the details from your old Google Reader. This software is very ingenious. Your feed displays are shown in the left and the content of the feed are shown in the center. It gives you a unique feeling of being at home.
G2 Reader
Another notable figure in this industry is G2 Reader. It is preferred by Google reader users as it periodically gives those Google Alerts and also their most favorite feeds. The feeds are displayed on the left of the screen and the content of the feeds are displayed on the middle of the screen. This is same as the layout structure of many popular feeds. One peculiar feature is that it allows users to share the contents they like the most. You can also become a fan of other user’s content and even periodically visit their collection. The GUI design is noted for its classic and polished look and that it will attract many Google readers.
AOL Reader
It was a bizarre reaction from much audience when AOL released its own RSS reader. The reader is simple, ultra fast and also very easy to get used. Obviously Google readers easily become AOL reader‘s fan. Other than the features found in usual readers, there are no novel ideas incorporated in the reader. It will definitely emerge as a classic in the industry because most customers adore simple RSS readers. The software can be ported on multiple devices and even Android and iOS apps are available for the feed reader. It will definitely hold large share of market in future if it can maintain the same quality in service.
Newsblur
The company got the large chunk of users when Google reader was closed. It has a large number of features. You can configure the GUI layout and enhance your visual appearance. This is a favorable feature for many users and this has increased its popularity. It also has a dedicated recommendation option. Users can create some keyboard shortcut keys if they want. That provision is also there. Around 64 sites can be added through the reader. For adding more no of sites, users need to pay an additional amount per year. In short, it’s worth the money you spend on the software.
The Old Reader
It is a perfect RSS reader for those who feverishly loved Google Reader and who once ruminated that nothing can replace Google’s RSS reader. The old version of software just looked like Google reader and it has undergone a couple of updates. The reader as a whole is intuitive and simple. There is provision to become fan of others and explore their materials in detail. The old version of app has social sites sharing configuration incorporated into it which users could enable if they wish.
NetVibes
Another popular app famous for its GUI is NetVibes. It is an RSS reader that gives users full control over all the components of the GUI. They provide dozens of options to customize the RSS feeds. Users don’t have to use all the options. You may use those options for just display purpose. They also provide you to independently create widgets and arrange your own RSS feeds. This tool is very helpful to read the RSS feeds when you are using PCs. Presently the company doesn’t releases any mobile applications.
You should definitely choose the perfect RSS reader if you are a voracious reader. Many websites gives details and specification of the different readers available on the market. Don’t blindly behave in one particular feed reader. You should personally try with different feeders available on the market and find out which one is best for you. Many professional companies – AOL & Digg has brought up classical products which compacts or even have higher edge compared to Google Reader apps.