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Want My RSS
RSS featutes for Firefox
What is Want My RSS?
Want My RSS is a useful Firefox extension dedicated to restoring certain RSS functionalities that were previously discarded by Firefox. These include the ability to identify and display an indicator in the URL bar when an RSS feed link is available, and to showcase a preview page carrying the RSS feed. This tool aids in ensuring seamless RSS integrations with your browser.
Stats
By:
Mikhail Vyrtsev
Rating:
4.33
(49)
Creation date:
2018-11-16
Weekly download count:
28
Firefox on Android:
No
Risk impact:
High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version:
2
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
- storage
- webRequest
- webRequestBlocking
Size:
523.97K
Email:
re*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website
Stats date:
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Summary
Firefox extension that restores some of RSS functionality which Firefox abandoned. Functionality includes:
- Show indicator in the url bar if feed link available
- Show preview page with rss feed
User reviews
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Pros
- It enables viewing an RSS feed as a webpage in Firefox.
- The visual presentation is appreciated ('looks more beautiful than others').
- It's useful for verifying and handwriting RSS feeds for platforms like iTunes.
- Maintains the functionality of RSS within Firefox after its native removal.
- Users find the add-on simple and fast to use.
Cons
- Issues with performance and high CPU usage when loading feeds with many entries.
- Not working on Firefox for Android Nightly (120.0a1).
- Doesn't appear to work at specific sites (e.g., discuss.kde.org).
- It creates unique URLs for feeds tied to the current Firefox installation, which complicates profile syncing across devices.
- Lack of ability to copy feed URLs quickly.
Most mentioned
- Enables RSS feed viewing and management in Firefox.
- Performance issues with heavy feeds.
- RSS feed URLs are unique and not transferable between Firefox profiles.
- Appreciation for maintaining RSS functionality in Firefox.
- Requests for pagination or a means of handling large numbers of entries more efficiently.
Recent reviews
by
e2t, 2024-02-15
Safety
Risk impact
Want My RSS is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Want My RSS if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
Want My RSS is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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