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The Old Reader

Web-based RSS reader with sharing among friends

Free planRead LaterChecked Oct 5, 2026
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What is The Old Reader?

The Old Reader is a web-based RSS reader with folders, a list view and keyboard shortcuts. It adds a social layer: readers can follow friends, share posts, and like and comment on what others share. Free accounts are supported by ads, and a Premium subscription removes them and adds full-text search, faster feed refreshes and room for more subscriptions.

The Old Reader's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. See every plan

Good for

  • Readers who want a plain web-based feed reader with folders
  • Groups of friends who share and comment on the posts they read
  • People who pair a web reader with a third-party app such as Reeder

Worth knowing

  • The Premium price is not shown on the public pages; the terms say fees are stated at the time of purchase.
  • Free accounts show ads and keep unread posts for up to 2 months, capped at 300 posts per feed.
  • Full-text search, faster feed refreshes and Instapaper integration are limited to Premium.
  • There are no first-party mobile or desktop apps; the apps page lists third-party clients that use the API.

Key features

Feeds and folders
Add a feed by entering a site's address, or import an OPML file with its folders intact. Feeds and folders are rearranged by drag and drop.
List view and keyboard shortcuts
A list view collapses posts to their titles so only the interesting ones need opening, and keyboard shortcuts cover navigation.
Sharing with friends
Follow friends to see the posts they share, like posts, and comment on shared items. Shared, liked and commented posts are stored permanently.
Send To and bookmarklet
The Send To button passes a post's title and address to a sharing service you configure, and a bookmarklet adds posts from any site.
API for third-party apps
A Google Reader-style API lets outside apps sync with an account. The apps page lists clients such as Reeder, Vienna, Liferea and FeedMe.
Premium extras
Premium removes ads and adds full-text search, faster feed refreshes, up to 500 subscriptions, a year of post storage and Instapaper integration.

The Old Reader pricing

We could not confirm The Old Reader’s current pricing from its own site, so we are not listing plans here. See theoldreader.com for current prices.

Works with

The Old Reader alternatives

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Common questions

Is The Old Reader free?

The Old Reader has a free plan. Free accounts show ads and keep up to 2 months of unread posts, capped at 300 posts per feed. Premium removes ads and adds search and up to 500 feeds; its price could not be read.

What platforms does The Old Reader work on?

The Old Reader is available on Web.

Does The Old Reader have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. The Old Reader is listed for Web.

Does The Old Reader have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. The Old Reader is listed for Web.

Is The Old Reader open source?

The Old Reader is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.

Does The Old Reader have an API?

Yes. The Old Reader offers a public API, according to its own site.

What does The Old Reader integrate with?

The Old Reader's listing names Reeder, Vienna, Liferea, FeedMe and Instapaper. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does The Old Reader have a free trial?

Yes. 14-day Premium trial offered at sign-up.

Who makes The Old Reader?

The Old Reader is made by The Old Reader, Inc. It dates from 2012.

What are the alternatives to The Old Reader?

The closest alternatives to The Old Reader in our directory are Inoreader, Feedly, NewsBlur, Feedbin and BazQux Reader. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with The Old Reader.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.