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Self-hosted RSS reader modelled on Google Reader (superseded project). Install Reader Self in one click with the Softaculous installer on cPanel NVMe hosting: LiteSpeed, free SSL, daily backups and 24×7 support. From ₹129.00/mo billed triennially.

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cPanel NVMe Hosting Plans for Reader Self

Pick a server region and a plan, then install Reader Self from Softaculous in one click. Prices are live from our billing system.

LocationServer location

Starter

First site, blogs, portfolios

₹129/mo

₹4,644.00 billed today for 3 years

Renews at ₹4,644.00 every 3 years

Choose Plan
  • 10 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
  • 1 Website
  • 1 GB RAM · 1 core
  • Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
  • LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
  • Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
  • Daily JetBackup backups
  • cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
  • 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime

Smart

Small business, a few projects

₹260/mo

₹9,360.00 billed today for 3 years

Renews at ₹9,360.00 every 3 years

Choose Plan
  • 30 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
  • 5 Websites
  • 2 GB RAM · 2 cores
  • Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
  • LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
  • Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
  • Daily JetBackup backups
  • cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
  • 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime

Business

Agencies and growing stores

Our pick
₹521/mo

₹18,756.00 billed today for 3 years

Renews at ₹18,756.00 every 3 years

Choose Plan
  • 75 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
  • 25 Websites
  • 3 GB RAM · 3 cores
  • Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
  • LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
  • Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
  • Daily JetBackup backups
  • cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
  • 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime

Enterprise

High-traffic, large portfolios

₹913/mo

₹32,868.00 billed today for 3 years

Renews at ₹32,868.00 every 3 years

Choose Plan
  • 150 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1)
  • Unlimited Websites
  • 6 GB RAM · 4 cores
  • Unlimited bandwidth, email & MySQL
  • Free Let's Encrypt SSL & free migration
  • LiteSpeed Enterprise + LSCache
  • Imunify360 · KernelCare · CageFS
  • Daily JetBackup backups
  • cPanel · Softaculous (400+ apps)
  • 24×7 support · 99.99% uptime
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Every plan runs on enterprise NVMe storage in RAID1 with per-account CloudLinux limits. Prices are pre-GST with no setup fee; the same plans and prices apply in India, France, Poland, Canada and Singapore. 30-day money-back guarantee.

What is Reader Self?

Reader Self, also written Readerself, is a self-hosted RSS feed reader and aggregator built as an alternative to Google Reader. It is written in PHP on CodeIgniter and released under the GPL-3.0. The version in Softaculous dates from 2016, and its developer has since directed users to a newer replacement project.

How to install Reader Self on Hostripples: choose a plan, open Softaculous, Reader Self is live

Project status: Softaculous lists version 3.5.6 from August 2016. The project's GitHub repository states it has been replaced by a new version (a separate Symfony-based project) and is effectively unmaintained. We list it because it is still available in the Softaculous installer; consider an actively maintained alternative for new projects.

Licence: GPL-3.0 · Built with: PHP (CodeIgniter) + MySQL or SQLite · Official site: github.com/readerself/readerself

Common uses

  • Maintaining an existing Reader Self install
  • Studying an older CodeIgniter feed-reader codebase
  • Reviewing how a Google Reader-style interface works

Reader Self requirements

  • Database: MySQL or SQLite

This is an old PHP release that upstream has replaced, so it is not a good base for new projects. It needs PHP and MySQL or SQLite; supported PHP versions are not documented, and it may not work on current PHP releases.

Why host Reader Self with Hostripples

  • One-click Reader Self install from Softaculous inside cPanel, with no manual upload or database setup
  • All-NVMe storage and LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache for quick page loads
  • Selectable PHP versions per site and CloudLinux account isolation with CageFS
  • Free SSL, daily JetBackup backups and Imunify360 malware protection
  • Free migration of an existing Reader Self site, and 24×7 support in English, Hindi and Marathi

Reader Self features

What Reader Self offers

OPML import/export

Subscriptions can be imported and exported using OPML.

Responsive design

The layout adapts to desktop, tablet and mobile screens.

Google Reader shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts mirror the interface of the old Google Reader.

Multi-user option

Multiple users are supported, with optional authentication.

Full-text retrieval

It can fetch full article content using Readability.

Statistics

Usage statistics are shown by subscription, folder and time period.

Fast & Effortless Onboarding

Install Reader Self in four steps

No manual upload or database setup: Softaculous does it from your cPanel.

Plan
Step 01

Plan

Choose a cPanel NVMe plan and server region

cPanel
Step 02

cPanel

Log in to cPanel and open Softaculous Apps Installer

Install
Step 03

Install

Search for Reader Self, click Install and fill in the form

Launch
Step 04

Launch

Open your new Reader Self site and start building

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Which plan is right for me?

Pick the line that fits what you need. These are the same plans and live prices as the cards above.

  • First site, blogs, portfolios

    Starter

    10 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 1 Website · 1 GB RAM · 1 core

    ₹129/mo

    ₹4,644.00 billed today for 3 years

    Choose Starter
  • Small business, a few projects

    Smart

    30 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 5 Websites · 2 GB RAM · 2 cores

    ₹260/mo

    ₹9,360.00 billed today for 3 years

    Choose Smart
  • Agencies and growing stores

    Business

    75 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · 25 Websites · 3 GB RAM · 3 cores

    ₹521/mo

    ₹18,756.00 billed today for 3 years

    Choose Business
  • High-traffic, large portfolios

    Enterprise

    150 GB NVMe Storage (RAID1) · Unlimited Websites · 6 GB RAM · 4 cores

    ₹913/mo

    ₹32,868.00 billed today for 3 years

    Choose Enterprise

Prices for India. Other billing terms and server locations are on the plan cards.

Got Questions?

Reader Self Hosting: Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Not in this form. Its GitHub repository says it has been replaced by a new version, and the Softaculous package is dated August 2016. We therefore treat it as unmaintained and suggest an active reader for new sites.
The repository indicates PHP with either MySQL or SQLite. Specific PHP version requirements are not documented in the sources checked, so an older PHP version may be needed to run this 2016-era release.
Open Softaculous in cPanel, choose Reader Self, enter your domain and admin details, and install. It usually takes a few clicks with no manual upload. Remember that this installs the older release, not the developer's newer replacement project.
Actively developed self-hosted readers such as FreshRSS are a safer choice for new sites, with documented PHP and database requirements. The Reader Self developer also points to a newer Symfony-based project as its replacement.
Yes. Reader Self is open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 licence, so there are no software fees — you only pay for your Hostripples hosting plan.
Yes. Every Hostripples cPanel NVMe plan includes the full Softaculous library, so on one account you can run Reader Self alongside other apps in its category (RSS), such as Tiny Tiny RSS and FreshRSS, plus hundreds of other applications, subject to your plan's resources. You can add each app on its own domain or subdomain and upgrade to a larger plan at any time.
Check the requirements listed above against the plan resources. Every plan can be upgraded at any time, so you can start small and grow.
Yes. We migrate your site for free with all hosting plans.

Still have questions?

Our support team is live 24/7 in English, Hindi & Marathi.

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