Voltaire Reader

How to use Voltaire Reader

A quick guide to the main features — from adding your first feed to translation and backup.

1. First launch and adding feeds

On first launch, add the feeds you want to follow — either by searching for a site name, entering a direct RSS/Atom feed URL, or importing an existing list in OPML format from another reader.

• Search. Enter a site name or address and the app finds its RSS/Atom feed automatically.
• Import OPML. In Settings → Import/export, upload an OPML file and all feeds get added at once.
• Categories. Sort feeds into your own categories (e.g. Local, World, Sports) for a clearer feed.

2. Reading and filtering

The main screen has three tabs: New, Saved and All. You can filter articles by feed category directly via the chips under the header.

• Trust indicator. Less trustworthy sources get a ⚠ warning in the header — nothing is blocked, you just know who you're reading.
• Clickbait filter. Baity headlines get flagged and, in strict mode, sent to the Trash so your feed stays clean.
• Save for later. Swipe an article or tap the bookmark icon to add it to the Saved tab.

3. Translating articles

Foreign articles are translated automatically via Voltaire Cloud — nothing to set up or switch. The newest headlines are translated first.

• Translation status. While translation is in progress, an article shows “Translating…” — it usually takes just a few seconds.
• Shared cache. Once a headline is translated, it's instantly available to everyone else too, so the next translation is instant.
• Without Voltaire Pro translation is limited; an unlimited translation is unlocked by the subscription.

4. Widget and notifications

Voltaire Reader can add a home-screen widget showing the latest unread article and send a notification when your feeds publish something new.

• Adding the widget. Long-press the home screen → Widgets → Voltaire Reader → drag it onto the screen.
• Notifications. Toggle them in the app's Settings → Notifications; Android also requires a system-wide notification permission.

5. Voltaire Pro and subscription

Voltaire Pro unlocks unlimited translation and backup to Google Drive. Activate it by signing in with your Google account and get a free 7-day trial.

• Activation. Settings → Voltaire Pro → sign in with Google.
• Managing the subscription. Handled directly through Google Play (Payments & subscriptions), not in the app.
• After the trial ends without activation, the app switches back to Basic mode — your local data stays intact.

6. Export and backup

You can export your feed list to the standard OPML format at any time — it also works in Basic mode.

• Local export. Settings → Import/export → Export OPML saves a file to your device.
• Cloud backup (Voltaire Pro). Configuration and OPML are additionally backed up to an isolated space on your Google Drive.

7. Appearance

The app supports both light and dark mode with a teal-green Material 3 Expressive identity, including a true black AMOLED/OLED look that saves battery.

• Switching theme. Settings → Appearance → Light / Dark / System / OLED.