KDE’s desktop RSS and Atom feed reader, part of the Kontact personal information management suite. Runs on Linux and Windows, with an integrated article browser, fast search, and feed archiving.
Reviewed by Gabriel Bachmann
Akregator
apps.kde.org/akregator 1 rating so far*
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Threat level
Covered
A covered pick. Anyone can use it as a private drop-in, with no setup or know-how. Enough for most people. Threat levels
Our take
Akregator is the natural choice for KDE Plasma users who want a native feed reader without installing anything outside the desktop environment. It handles large feed collections well, integrates cleanly with other Kontact apps, and requires no account or cloud service. The trade-off is that the UI shows its age compared to newer GTK or web-based readers, and advanced features like feed sync across devices are absent. Works best as a local-only desktop reader for someone already invested in the KDE ecosystem. Available on Windows since 6.4.
Website at a glance
apps.kde.org
B score 75
Solid website security headers
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