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24 alternatives to Football News Reader

A simple new football news reader extension

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Football News Reader launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Ground News Bias Checker▲256

   Browser extension which exposes media bias as you browse.

   2020 · ground.news · its alternatives →

2. 2
   TLDR 2.0 ▲187

   Bitesized, customizable news via a chrome extension

   2015 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Just Read▲213

   Reader view for web browsers

   2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Mercury Reader▲214

   Clear the clutter from your articles. Instantly.

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   TLDR by Inside.com▲328

   Quick news every time you open a new tab

   2015 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   7reads▲119

   A minimal mindful reading list for Google Chrome.

   2020 · 7reads.vercel.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Clearly▲177

   A simple, distraction free reader for Chrome

   2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Sportr▲77

   Sport news ranked by sports fans for sports fans

   2022 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Brutal Reader▲98

   Strips any webpage down to just the article

   Mar 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Football Live▲7

    Chrome web store

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    TabReadReminder▲105

    We remind you to read the best articles from your open tabs

    2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Newsprompt for Google Chrome▲91

    Discover breaking and trending news from around the web

    2016 · newsprompt.co · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Rowe▲112

    News in your Chrome tab that learns your preferences

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Hacker News Stack▲138

    Focus on the really fresh and unread news in Hacker News.

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Factual (Chrome extension)▲122

    Facts, not fear

    2017 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    The Reader Extension▲80

    A Chrome extension that makes you read what you save

    2018 · rukshn.github.io · its alternatives →

17. 17
    HackerNews as default tab (chrome extension)▲54

    2014 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Media Bias/Fact Check Icon▲73

    Read about the bias of the site you’re visiting

    2016 · jeffreyatw.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    NewsTab▲67

    This extension is for those who needs news from all sources.

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Bias Barometer▲81

    Better understand the bias behind the news you are reading

    2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Design News Tab for Chrome▲85

    See what's happening in digital design in every new tab.

    2021 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    BrowseRead – Challenge every article ▲28

    Uncover hidden narratives in every article you read

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Footnote▲86

    Your Reading. Remembered.

    2020 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Transparent▲80

    View news article histories in your browser

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →