Modern GTK RSS reader for Linux desktop, designed to pair with a web-based feed service such as Nextcloud News, Miniflux, or Feedbin. Adaptive layout, fast full-text search, and desktop notifications.
Reviewed by Gabriel Bachmann
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Our take
NewsFlash is the most polished RSS front-end on the GNOME desktop and a natural companion if you already run a self-hosted feed service. The design is clean, keyboard navigation works throughout, and the adaptive layout scales down for smaller screens. The limitation to know upfront is that it is primarily a sync client, not a standalone reader. If you do not have an existing feed service account, you will need to set one up first. Linux-only and squarely aimed at GNOME users, though it runs fine on other GTK desktops.
Website at a glance
apps.gnome.org
C score 50
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Graded by Mozilla HTTP Observatory, tested 17d ago
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