Read Google News articles in a clean sidebar. Drag & Drop, Quick Read, export to PDF/DOCX/MD. Dark & Light mode.
Users
25
+2 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#139K
#116K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 18 Mar 2026
Users
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:25 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Google News Reader
News Reader for Google News
Tagline: A smarter, cleaner way to read. Drag, organize, and export articles into a distraction-free side panel. Save to Markdown, PDF, or Docx with one click.
Transform your Google News experience with News Reader.
Stop getting lost in dozens of open tabs. News Reader integrates a powerful, streamlined reading panel directly into the Google News interface. It allows you to collect, read, and archive content without ever leaving your search flow.
Key Features:
Integrated Reading Sidebar: Simply drag and drop any article into the "News Reader" panel to read it instantly in a clean, ad-free view.
Smart Collections: Organize your research into custom folders (e.g., Tech, Business, Science). Keep your interests categorized and easy to find.
Multi-Format Export: Perfect for researchers and students. Export any article to PDF, DOCX, or Markdown (MD)—ideal for your personal knowledge base in Notion, Obsidian, or Evernote.
Productivity Tools: Quick "Copy Text" feature for clean quotes and "Open Original" button for the full experience.
Automated Management: Pin your must-read stories and set an auto-delete timer (e.g., 7 days) to keep your library fresh and clutter-free.
Why News Reader?
Whether you’re a journalist tracking a story, a student doing research, or a tech enthusiast following the latest leaks, News Reader removes the digital noise and turns Google News into a professional-grade research tool.
Streamline your daily news workflow:
Browse: Scroll through Google News as usual.
Drop: Drag interesting headlines into the Reader panel.
Read: Enjoy a focused, distraction-free reading experience.
Save: Export to your favorite format or archive in your Collections.
Technical Specifications:
Native-feel UI that blends perfectly with the browser.
Lightweight and performance-optimized (no lag).
Privacy-focused: Your collections stay on your local browser.
Support for the latest formats: Markdown (MD) for PKM users.
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7 days
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6 months
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Chrome Web Store search rankings
Where Google News Reader appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change