Fluent Reader
Fluent Reader is a free, open-source email and calendar app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Modern desktop RSS reader built with Electron, React, and Fluent UI. It has 9,695 GitHub stars and is released under the BSD-3-Clause license. Its source code is on GitHub at yang991178/fluent-reader.
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Email & calendar
- Actively maintained
About Fluent Reader
Fluent Reader A modern desktop RSS reader For Windows 10 users, the recommended way of installation is through Microsoft Store. This enables auto-update and experimental ARM64 support. macOS users can also get Fluent Reader from the Mac App Store.
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What is Fluent Reader?
Fluent Reader is a free, open-source email and calendar app for Windows, macOS and Linux. Modern desktop RSS reader built with Electron, React, and Fluent UI. It has 9,695 GitHub stars and is released under the BSD-3-Clause license. Its source code is on GitHub at yang991178/fluent-reader.
Is Fluent Reader free and open source?
Yes. Fluent Reader's source code is public on GitHub under the BSD-3-Clause license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install Fluent Reader?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.2.2) or the project website.
Is Fluent Reader still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Sep 5, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.