# Google Reader Subscriptions

> Google Reader Subscriptions has 10+ active installs and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Google Reader Subscriptions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**This widget replaces the static Blogroll with a dynamic listing of Google Reader subscriptions.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,977
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (+86.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 6, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** hermanradtke (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hermanradtke/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-reader-subscriptions/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Google Reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-reader/) | #4 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Google Reader | >100 | 1,083 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Readers From RSS 2 Blog Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/readers-from-rss-2-blog/) | 100+ | — | Sep 14, 2014 | 25/100 |
| 2 | [Google Reader Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-widget/) | 20+ | — | Mar 4, 2009 | 24/100 |
| 3 | [Google Reader Blogroll Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-blogroll-widget/) | 10+ | — | Sep 28, 2008 | 31/100 |
| 4 | [Google Shared Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-shared-contents/) | 10+ | — | May 22, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Google Reader Subscription List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-subscription-list/) | 10+ | — | Jun 2, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [Google Reader Stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-stats/) | 10+ | — | Nov 4, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Google Reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader/) | 10+ | — | Nov 20, 2010 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Reader Subscriptions free?
Yes. Google Reader Subscriptions is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Google Reader Subscriptions safe to use in 2026?
Google Reader Subscriptions shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Google Reader Subscriptions?
Google Reader Subscriptions is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,977 times since it launched in August 2011. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Google Reader Subscriptions work with WordPress 7.1?
Google Reader Subscriptions is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Google Reader Subscriptions last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on August 6, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Google Reader Subscriptions?
Google Reader Subscriptions is developed and maintained by hermanradtke.

### What are the best alternatives to Google Reader Subscriptions?
The most popular alternatives to Google Reader Subscriptions are Readers From RSS 2 Blog Lite (100+ installs), Google Reader Widget (20+ installs) and Google Reader Blogroll Widg… (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-subscriptions/ · Generated 2026-10-04 23:12 UTC by PageForge