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QuantumBadger/RedReader

An unofficial open source Android app for Reddit. observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/QuantumBadger/RedReader · Java · GPL-3.0 (copyleft) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

90/100

  • Activity 97
  • Release rhythm 74
  • Longevity 100
How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: 96
  • age_days: 4899
  • days_rel: 18
  • days_push: 18
  • n_releases_24m: 4

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

2629 stars · 526 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

RedReader is an unofficial, open source Android client for Reddit written in Java. It offers a lightweight, ad-free browsing experience with features like multiple accounts, offline caching, and accessibility support.

Use cases

  • browse reddit on android without ads or tracking
  • read reddit posts offline with cached versions
  • manage multiple reddit accounts on one phone
  • use reddit with a screen reader
  • view reddit images and videos in a lightweight app
  • use reddit in night mode on an amoled display

When to choose

  • you want a free, open source, ad-free Reddit client on Android
  • you need offline access to previously viewed posts and comments
  • you value accessibility and screen reader support
  • you want a lightweight client that runs on older Android versions

When to avoid

  • you need official Reddit API features or full parity with the official app
  • you are not on Android
  • you rely on third-party Reddit clients being fully functional given Reddit API restrictions

Facets

application · maturity active

gui social-media android-tools privacy reddit-client open-source no-ads offline-cache accessibility android

1 source

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
QuantumBadger/RedReadermain90

For agents

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