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fbreader · v2.1.5
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6.0
Book reader
brew install --cask fbreader 34
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Install trend
Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026FBReader is a feature-rich book reader supporting multiple formats and offering customization options. It benefits users seeking a versatile reading experience, though project activity is a concern.
Reads books in formats like EPUB, FB2, and PDF.
Maturity: The project appears inactive with no updates since 2020 and numerous open issues.
Community: Limited community engagement with only one Hacker News mention.
Pros
- + Supports multiple e-book formats
- + Customizable interface
- + Open-source
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Inactive development
Community Mentions
hackernews
Feb 2022 FBReader Came Back to Windows
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown