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Reader Notifier is a small menubar utility that fits in nicely along the official Google Notifier icons for Mac. It tells you when you have new unread items in your Google Reader account.

Google Reader Notifier is in no way affiliated with Google corp.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.10: Although the version number is the same as the previous release, the new download is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

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Developer:Troels Bay
Downloads:13,559
  - Version d/l:3,802
Internet:Internet Utilities
License:Free
Date:10 Oct 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
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    Nov 22 2009
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    ENDUSERGUY  I started using Google Reader when the quality Feed Readers for Mac got greedy. I was a bit wary, but so far I'm happy with this choice of an online reader, and it's partly because of Reader Notifier.

    This thing saves a lot window work. Plenty of preference options and flexibility. Never had a crash, never annoying.

    TIP: For the newer Mac user, you can have Reader Notifier run at startup by going to the

    System Preferences>Accounts>select your account>select Login Items tab -- then add it manually to the list. (All of this is thanks to no dock icon or preference choice, but not a big deal.)

    Recommended to anyone using Google Reader. It's one of those little free things that makes life a tiny bit easier.  
    (Version 1.10)

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    Sep 14 2009

    OLLIE  I've gave the menu bar icons a redesign which work much better with Leopard/Snow Leopard look. Based on a simple RSS icon. You can download the icon set at http://bit.ly/3myPcb  
    (Version 1.10)

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    Jun 14 2009

    ERUNNO  Reader notifier sometimes fails do check Google Reader periodically. The drop down menu only shows "Checked 1 minute ago..." but this number never changes. Manual checking still works but does not fix the aforementioned problem, only restarting the application does.  
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    Nov 22 2009

    ENDUSERGUY  ERUNNO - have you tried a reinstall? This often clears up little problems. Seeing how many people like Reader Notifier suggests that there is a glitch with yours.   
    (Version 1.10)

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    Oct 18 2008

    BUBBAMAC  What a great application! I didn't want to move away from RSS Menu, but wanted feed integration with my iPhone, so this application provides just that.

    The only thing that might be handy is an option to tier the different feeds into sub-contextual menus (like RSS Menu - sorry, it's just a feature I love) that break out the different feeds.

    Other than that, a superb piece of software!  
    (Version 1.10)

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    Feb 25 2008

    MATTHEW GREEN  if your looking for something that just passes the safari rss link to google reader without running all the time

    try greedy

    http://geeksomnia.com/2007/12/20/greedy-update/  
    (Version 1.07)

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    Apr 20 2008

    MICHAEL VILAIN  Greedy is Leopard-only. The developer says that in the application's listing. So, Greedy might be a good thing for you but it's worthless on my 10.4 system. I'll stick with Reader until RSSMenu is fixed.  
    (Version 1.09)

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    Aug 9 2007

    GLOBETROTTERDK  Does anyone know if there is a similar app for Google Bookmarks?  
    (Version 1.0)

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    Apr 26 2007

    GEORGEDONNELLY  it crashes randomly but not frequently on my mac mini (ppc) 10.4.9 and when i start it up again it has lost all my preferences, including my login.

    otherwise, its useful and quite needed.  
    (Version 0.99b)

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    Nov 18 2006

    TIGERDYR  Dear both posters above.

    Growl support introduced in 0.65  
    (Version 0.65)

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    Nov 18 2006

    ZETSURIN  Legend! Thanks very much for the great work!  
    (Version 0.65)

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    Oct 31 2006

    SUPERNITIN  Yeah, I second the Growl support request. Pretty please :)  
    (Version 0.33)

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    Oct 31 2006
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    ZETSURIN  Very nice indeed. Any chance of adding Growl support?

    Thanks very much.  
    (Version 0.33)

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    Nov 18 2006

    TIGERDYR  Growl support introduced in 0.65  
    (Version 0.65)

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