RedReader
RedReader is a free, open-source social media client for Android. Client for reddit.com. It has 2,680 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
About RedReader
An unofficial, open-source client for Reddit. * Free and open-source Software - no ads/tracking * Lightweight and fast * Swipe posts left and right to perform customizable actions, such as upvote/downvote, or save/hide * Advanced cache management - automatically stores past versions of posts and comments * Support for multiple accounts * Two-column tablet mode (can be used on your phone, if it’s big enough) * Image and comment precaching (optional: always, never, or Wi-Fi only) * Built-in image viewer, and GIF/video player * Multiple themes, including night mode, and ultra black for AMOLED displays * Support for Android 4.0+
Privacy and F-Droid
F-Droid builds RedReader from its published source code and flags anti-features such as ads, tracking or reliance on non-free services.
- Relies on a non-free network service
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What is RedReader?
RedReader is a free, open-source social media client for Android. Client for reddit.com. It has 2,680 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.
Is RedReader free and open source?
Yes. RedReader's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free. F-Droid flags these anti-features on its latest build: relies on a non-free network service.
How do I install RedReader?
You can install RedReader from F-Droid (package org.quantumbadger.redreader) and from Google Play; the links are on this page. Its GitHub repository also publishes releases (latest: v1.27).
Is RedReader still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 3, 2026. Its F-Droid listing was last updated on Aug 17, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.