RSS Feed Reader vs RSS Subscription Extension (by Google): Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | RSS Feed Reader | RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | Really Simple i Stockholm AB | rss-subscription-extension-owners@google.com |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are rss feed readers extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) leads on permissions & access (58% vs 52%).
- RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) leads on data & privacy (83% vs 80%).
- RSS Feed Reader leads on maintenance & ownership (85% vs 10%).
- On community reputation, the two are evenly matched (84% vs 84%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | RSS Feed Reader | RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 12.91/25 | 14.58/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 12.8/16 | 13.2/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 6.38/7.5 | 0.75/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Total | 68.11/100 | 62.75/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is RSS Feed Reader safer than RSS Subscription Extension (by Google)?
RSS Feed Reader currently scores higher — 68/100 vs 63/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is RSS Feed Reader safe?
RSS Feed Reader currently holds safety grade B (68/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Really Simple i Stockholm AB. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) safe?
RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) currently holds safety grade B (63/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by rss-subscription-extension-owners@google.com. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: RSS Feed Reader safety report · RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.