Compare → Google Reader
The Google Reader you miss.
Google Reader shut down in 2013, but the thing it did best never went away: a calm, chronological reader that shows everything your sources publish — in order, with no algorithm. SlashFeed is that reader, brought up to date.
Why it still matters
What made it great.
Everything, in order
Newest first, nothing hidden, nothing injected. You chose the sources — you see all of it. SlashFeed keeps that promise.
No algorithm
No engagement ranking, no "for you". Just your feeds — with optional smart views and filters when you want them.
Speaks the Google Reader API
SlashFeed exposes a Google Reader-compatible API, so apps built for that protocol — and modern clients like NetNewsWire and Reeder — sync against it.
Yours to keep
Export via OPML any time. Open standards throughout — no second shutdown to fear.
Migration
Switch from your current reader in five minutes.
Your feeds and folders come across intact, over the open OPML standard. No re-typing, no lock-in — and you can export the same way any time.
Export from your current reader
In your current reader, open your account settings and export your subscriptions as an OPML file — a small, standard file listing every feed you follow.
Create your free account
Sign up in seconds — no credit card. The free plan holds up to 500 feeds, so most your current reader libraries move over without paying a cent.
Import the OPML file
Open Import and drop in the file you exported. SlashFeed recreates your feeds and folders — it handles your current reader exports, odd encodings, and BOM markers.
Check your categories
Your folders become colour-coded categories. Reorder them by drag-and-drop and tweak anything you like — your organisation carries over intact.
Start reading
That's it. New entries collect in one clean, chronological reader — and you can export via OPML any time, so there's no lock-in.
FAQ
Google Reader & SlashFeed
Is SlashFeed like Google Reader?
In spirit, yes: a clean, chronological reader that shows everything your sources publish, newest first — no algorithm deciding what you see. It adds modern touches (full-content scraping, decks, MCP) Google Reader never had.
Can I use my old Google Reader apps?
SlashFeed exposes a Google Reader-compatible API, so clients built for the Google Reader protocol — and modern apps like NetNewsWire and Reeder — can sync against it.
How do I move my feeds in?
Import an OPML file exported from whichever reader you use now. Your feeds and folders come across in one step — see the migration guides.
Is it free?
Yes — the free plan holds up to 500 feeds, no credit card. Pro ($5/month) adds unlimited feeds and heavier features.