Feature requests
632 results found
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keyboard shortcut for next new post
Since the feeds are updated with posts at differing times, there are new posts that get lost among already read/old/recent posts when the reader updates. Instead of assigning j,n/k,p for next and previous posts, it would be convenient to have the ability to jump to the next new or unread post with (n,p) and then keep (j,k) for next and previous post.
2 votes -
Allow users to add new feeds directly to a folder rather than making them add each feed and then move it to a folder.
Allow users to add new feeds directly to a folder rather than making them add each feed and then move it to a folder.
6 votes -
Have an option for people who just want to actually read their articles.
That means no gradients, rounded corners or silly fonts.
1 vote -
Folders in folders, option "collapsed folders"
I have many folders with many feeds in it. If I was able to use subfolders I would be able to organize everything better.
I also think there should be an option to have all the folders collapsed from the beginning. No matter what screensize I'm using, 8" to 27", I want all the folders to be collapsed from the start.
10 votes -
Exact Phrase Search (example: "new york dentist")
Enable advanced search operator, just like the "exact word or phrase" search operator in Google searches: " "
7 votes -
Notification after hitting the "add to Pocket" hotkey
Would be nice to show a msg like "Article sent to Pocket" after hitting the "f" hotkey for "Add to pocket"... I found myself sometimes repeatedly hitting the "f" key just to make sure that the article is sent... Thank you! =)
9 votes -
Add subscription from a friend
I'm missing a simple feature. A simple clip to subscribe someone else's shared subscriptions, not following him
3 votes -
Smart folders
I'd love for there to be a way to define smart folders, such as "Only today's posts", "Only this week's posts", calculated by the user's current location / timezone.
2 votes -
Interface / UI speed
Seems to me that the interface could be fake-speeded up quite easily. Examples:
1) If I mark all articles in a feed as read, the interface seems to be waiting for a response from TOR's server. But that's not necessary from a user's (and usability) point of view. Just hide that feed and that feed's articles on the user's computer locally. THEN send a message to TOR's server.
2) Moving feeds seems to similarly be waiting for TOR server responses. Suggestion: Save all changes on the user's machine locally first, then collect all the changes and send them to TOR's…
5 votes -
Allow folders to be placed in Subscription folder.
And allow folders and feeds to be placed in any order in subscription folder.
3 votes -
Import *.opml files into a folder
At present, I click Import. I then have almost one hundred entries under Subscriptions. Could Import place its output in a folder instead? E. g., Cat Videos, instead of having one hundred cat videos that have to be placed one-by-one into a New Folder. Thanks
1 vote -
when i fold an item, stop the playback if there are videos playing. otherwise, great app!!
title says it all. ;)
1 vote -
Add subscription in batches
I would love to see a function which allows me to add multiple subscriptions, e.g. one for each line in a textarea field.
I know that there is an import function but I've a collection of RSS feeds in a text document which I now either have to add one at the time or convert into an OPML file and then import it, both is quite time consuming.
2 votes -
Use Smaller Font in Feed Title
The feed title at the top of the right-hand pane is in a very large bold font, and does not scroll with the article. ie. it is always on the screen, and advertises what you are reading about to anyone within 20 feet.
I always liked that Google Reader's subtlety. It had the same title but in a moderate sized font and scrollable.
3 votes -
Inline install prompt for Chrome extension
The website should detect if a user has Chrome and doesn't yet have the extension/app, and prompt to install them.
Implementation guidelines: https://developers.google.com/chrome/web-store/docs/inline_installation
2 votes -
Remembering folder setting
It would be good if OldReader remembers folder setting such as which one was opened, which one was closed in previous login. Right now, it opens all folders up on login.
5 votes -
"Keep unread" checkbox
Please add a "keep unread" checkbox to each feed item. If selected, the item should be kept unread even if "Mark all as read" is used or "Scrolling through posts marks them as read" is active and the item is scrolled through.
This is a feature Google Reader unfortunately never had, but the old version of Bloglines had it and it was missed by many users when old style Bloglines was no more. It would be a great addition to The Old Reader.
21 votes -
Mobile website unstable and breaks too easily
I can barely use TOR from my Android phone (4.1.2) from the Browser AND Firefox for Android 21.
After a server error or randomly when performing any action, I will be either stuck on the Home screen, or I will be logged out.
I do not experience this from Win 7 Firefox 21... well maybe rarely.
1 vote -
Allow me to chose my language on http://theoldreader.com/
I hate when the system "think" that it better know what I need.
6 votes -
highlight the mobile web on your website.
I'm a Google Reader refugee and I really like what I see in The Old Reader!
Many people are looking for a mobile app and don't seem to realize that the mobile web version is excellent!
I suggest you highlight this for new users as a way to satisfy those folks. Just add a shortcut button that goes to the web page and presto, no need for a native app.
Many people seem to want an app for everything, when many apps just a the browser internally.
1 vote
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