# Google Reader

> Google Reader has 10+ active installs and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Google Reader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Add a widget you can use to add your Google Reader items to your sidebars. Easy to use, just define your Google Account, in the settings Google Reader Page.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 3,732
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+76.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Nov 20, 2010
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.0.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mimiz.fr (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mimizfr/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-reader/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Google Reader](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/google-reader/) | #7 | 8 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,305 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Google Reader | >100 | 1,075 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 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 |
| 4 | [Google Reader Subscriptions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-subscriptions/) | 10+ | — | Aug 6, 2011 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Google Reader Blogroll Widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-blogroll-widget/) | 10+ | — | Sep 28, 2008 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [Google Shared Contents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-shared-contents/) | 10+ | — | May 22, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 7 | [Google Reader Subscription List](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-subscription-list/) | 10+ | — | Jun 2, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Google Reader Stats](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader-stats/) | 10+ | — | Nov 4, 2011 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Google Reader safe to use in 2026?
Google Reader shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 16 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Google Reader?
Google Reader is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,732 times since it launched in November 2010. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Google Reader work with WordPress 7.1?
Google Reader is officially tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Google Reader last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on November 20, 2010 (16 years ago).

### Who makes Google Reader?
Google Reader is developed and maintained by mimiz.fr.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/google-reader/ · Generated 2026-10-03 17:38 UTC by PageForge