Google News Reader

Read Google News articles in a clean sidebar. Drag & Drop, Quick Read, export to PDF/DOCX/MD. Dark & Light mode.

As of June 2026, Google News Reader has 7 users in the News & Weather category.

Usersup 600.0 percent+600.0%
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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3

History

11 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 1, 2026.

13.9670.03999999999999915Apr 1, 2026Jun 9, 2026
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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
Apr 1, 202611.0.0
Apr 16, 20261.0.0
Apr 22, 202671.0.0
Apr 27, 202661.0.0
May 4, 2026121.0.0
May 10, 2026111.0.0
May 15, 202661.0.0
May 21, 2026111.0.0
May 27, 2026121.0.0
Jun 3, 2026131.0.0
Jun 9, 202691.0.0
Now71.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabstorageidentityscriptingtabs
Host access
https://backend-estensione-google-news-read.vercel.app/*, https://news.google.com/*, https://*/*

Screenshots

Google News Reader screenshot 1Google News Reader screenshot 2

About

News Reader for Google News

Tagline: A smarter, cleaner way to read. Drag, organize, and export articles into a distraction-free side panel. Save to Markdown, PDF, or Docx with one click.

Transform your Google News experience with News Reader.

Stop getting lost in dozens of open tabs. News Reader integrates a powerful, streamlined reading panel directly into the Google News interface. It allows you to collect, read, and archive content without ever leaving your search flow.

Key Features:

Integrated Reading Sidebar: Simply drag and drop any article into the "News Reader" panel to read it instantly in a clean, ad-free view.

Smart Collections: Organize your research into custom folders (e.g., Tech, Business, Science). Keep your interests categorized and easy to find.

Multi-Format Export: Perfect for researchers and students. Export any article to PDF, DOCX, or Markdown (MD)—ideal for your personal knowledge base in Notion, Obsidian, or Evernote.

Productivity Tools: Quick "Copy Text" feature for clean quotes and "Open Original" button for the full experience.

Automated Management: Pin your must-read stories and set an auto-delete timer (e.g., 7 days) to keep your library fresh and clutter-free.

Why News Reader?
Whether you’re a journalist tracking a story, a student doing research, or a tech enthusiast following the latest leaks, News Reader removes the digital noise and turns Google News into a professional-grade research tool.

Streamline your daily news workflow:

Browse: Scroll through Google News as usual.

Drop: Drag interesting headlines into the Reader panel.

Read: Enjoy a focused, distraction-free reading experience.

Save: Export to your favorite format or archive in your Collections.

Technical Specifications:

Native-feel UI that blends perfectly with the browser.

Lightweight and performance-optimized (no lag).

Privacy-focused: Your collections stay on your local browser.

Support for the latest formats: Markdown (MD) for PKM users.

Technical

Version
1.0.0
Manifest
V3
Size
90.49KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
6
Featured
No

Metadata

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Developer ID
u355a1e2b7e2ffae1ecfc337c87e2f67a
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Mar 18, 2026
Last Updated (Store)
Mar 18, 2026
Last Scraped
Jun 9, 2026
Website
theaimode.app
Support URL
theaimode.app

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