RedReader

An unofficial open source Reddit client for Android, with many unique features.

QuantumBadger · org.quantumbadger.redreader

3.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 100K+ downloads v1.27 9.1 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 16 · Medium Maturity

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.27 (119)
Updated: Oct 7, 2026 (yesterday)
APK size: 9.1 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jan 5, 2022 (at least)
Permissions: 5
Website: redreader.org
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

RedReader is an app by QuantumBadger in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least January 2022. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 1.23.1, the APK grew from 7.5 MB to 9.1 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.1 to 5.0. It asks for 5 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.26.

What's new in v1.27

Inbox improvements, option to mark as read on scroll, and various bug fixes

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

An unofficial, open source client for Reddit, with a focus on accessibility. Features: - Free and open source, with no ads or tracking - Lightweight and fast - Swipe posts and comments 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 - Translations for multiple languages - Accessibility features and optimization for screen reader use Source Code Available on GitHub: https://github.com/QuantumBadger/RedReader

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v1.23.1. Since v1.25.1 it requires Android 5.0+.

v1.27 LATEST Oct 7, 2026 9.1 MB TRUSTED v1.26 Oct 4, 2026 9.1 MB TRUSTED v1.25.2 Apr 4, 2026 8.6 MB TRUSTED v1.25.1 Aug 25, 2026 8.6 MB TRUSTED v1.23.1 Sep 9, 2026 7.5 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 7, 2026.
Certificate issued to “QuantumBadger” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Oct 7, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 7, 2026
Signed byCN=RedReader, OU=RedReader, O=QuantumBadger, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
Signing certificate (SHA-1)71:50:D0:F5:72:11:27:C5:18:84:1B:5D:0B:B5:40:F6:22:31:3F:73
File MD5be68d8fb5c33f8762666a67807721843
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (5)

RedReader requests 5 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) org.quantumbadger.redreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

RedReader APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of RedReader for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 1.23.1 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. Get version 1.23.1 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the RedReader APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is be68d8fb5c33f8762666a67807721843.