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NewsBlur - News reader

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News reader

Version
14.5.4
Size
6.9 MB
Updated
Jun 25, 2026
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About this app

Newsblur is software that runs on a server and collects RSS/Atom feeds for you to read. If you don't have your own server you can sign up for a freemium account at newsblur.com. The feeds can be read in a web browser or using this app.

Features:

* Synchronizes with NewsBlur servers so keep your stories and read/unread status consistent * Read all of your news subscriptions (RSS feeds) * Read while offline and re-sync read and saved stories when online again. * Share and comment on the news with friends * Multiple device support (Web, Android, iOS) * Meet new people who share the same interests * Collapsible folders * Save stories * Dark mode for night time reading * Multiple viewing options for stories * Training your feeds - Hide the stories you don't like and highlight the stories you do. * River of news - show stories from several different feeds in a single view

Licensed under MIT, by Samuel Clay.

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What's New in v14.5.4

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

Version history

v14.5.4Latest
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Jun 25, 2026 · 6.9 MB · Android API 2636 · code 279

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

INTERNETACCESS_NETWORK_STATERECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDWAKE_LOCKPOST_NOTIFICATIONSRECORD_AUDIOWRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGEcom.newsblur.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSIONREAD_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

SHA-256 7333e7af4e023e6d75deff633a6485387889854a1a38e2916c091c394e655a23

v14.5.3
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Jun 21, 2026 · 6.9 MB · Android API 2636 · code 278

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

INTERNETACCESS_NETWORK_STATERECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDWAKE_LOCKPOST_NOTIFICATIONSRECORD_AUDIOWRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGEcom.newsblur.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSIONREAD_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

SHA-256 869cdd58bdabc598bde7187ece6a35feef17e85b32d8398eea72e78fb70cf246

v14.5.2
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Jun 20, 2026 · 6.9 MB · Android API 2636 · code 277

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

INTERNETACCESS_NETWORK_STATERECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETEDWAKE_LOCKPOST_NOTIFICATIONSRECORD_AUDIOWRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGEcom.newsblur.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSIONREAD_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

SHA-256 156b40fd2e1c9d04a1c0261687c9c5406f17861e3bcca922ee9dc3b28732fae6

Will it run on your device?

CompatibilityVery likely to run

92%

  • Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
  • Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
  • Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
What changed in this release
Size delta
0 MB
Added permissions
None
Removed permissions
None

Installation Guide

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Open Settings on your Android device

2

Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)

3

Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager

4

Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder

5

Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete

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Launch the app from your home screen

Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.

How to install this safely

How to verify the file you downloaded

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What the signing certificate proves

Every Android app is signed with a private key that only its developer holds. The fingerprint on this page is a hash of the matching public certificate, and it proves continuity rather than identity: it tells you a build came from whoever signed the earlier ones. Android enforces this at install time — if a package claiming to be com.newsblur is signed with a different key, the system will refuse to install it over your existing copy. A fingerprint that changes between releases is worth pausing on, because a repackaged app that has been modified by someone else cannot keep the original signature.

How to roll back to an earlier version

If the current release misbehaves, 14.5.3 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall NewsBlur - News reader first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.

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Get NewsBlur - News reader

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F-Droid listing

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Source code

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We check legality and signature continuity, but device behaviour still varies. Install at your own discretion.

App Information

Developer
F-Droid
Category
Education
Android
8.0+
Architectures
arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64
Version
14.5.4 (code 279)
Size
6.9 MB
Updated
Jun 25, 2026
Package name
com.newsblur

Security Verification

File integrity
SHA-256 recorded
Signing certificate
Fingerprint on record
Official source
Download APK (v14.5.4)

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SHA-256 Hash

7333e7af4e023e6d75deff633a6485387889854a1a38e2916c091c394e655a23

Signing certificate

af3e76e90dbdf407f471217cd4805746bec2e19ec510500e6df075acc8fbb902

Permissions Required

INTERNET
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
WAKE_LOCK
POST_NOTIFICATIONS
RECORD_AUDIO
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
com.newsblur.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

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