Google Reader Subscriptions
This widget replaces the static Blogroll with a dynamic listing of Google Reader subscriptions.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 15 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Google Reader Subscriptions stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Google Reader | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Google Reader Subscriptions
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This widget replaces the static Blogroll with a dynamic listing of Google Reader subscriptions.
Installation
- Upload
wp-google-reader-subcriptionsto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Add to
Google Reader Subscriptionswidget to a sidebar. - Enter Google Reader email and password to Google Reader Subscriptions widget settings.
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FAQ
Google Reader Subscriptions: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
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 40 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 (10+ installs).
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