Google is shutting down its reader services in July. Everybody is searching and moving on a better alternative to it. Thetechhacker already provides a list of Best alternatives to Google Reader. Once you find your best RSS reader, you can import your entire feed. You do not need to re-subscribe by going to the addresses of individual feeds individually. Moving away from Google Reader is a straightforward process. In order to import your RSS feeds, follow these steps carefully.
- Head to Google Takeout’s Reader page and click the Create Archive button. It’ll make an archive of all your feed addresses.
- Once it’s finished, you can download the archive file.
- Open the ZIP file and go to the folder inside. Inside the Reader folder, you’ll see a file called subscriptions.xml. Extract it on the desktop.
- Open the new feed reader and go to its settings, and find the Import option. Choose the subscription.XML file. All of your feeds have successfully appeared on your new reader.
Luckily, we have many more alternatives to Google Reader. Here is the best list to consider.
Feedly
Feedly is the first thing that comes to mind when trying to think of RSS feed aggregators. One of the most widely used feed readers that is compatible with several platforms is called Feedly. It offers the most easy options for reading RSS feeds straightforwardly.
NewsBlur
NewsBlur is another great alternative to Google Reader. It has almost all the tools you need to manage your feeds. You can read your favorite stories from a variety of sources, along with sharing capability to social networks such as Twitter, Tumblr, and Instapaper.
So these are the practical options for reading feeds easily. Please share your thoughts about this article in the below comment box. Stay connected to TTH for more latest tech updates daily.