Frequently Asked Questions
Can you summarize Grazr.com in one sentence?
Grazr.com provides a free widget that displays feeds and OPML files on any Web page or blog.
Is Grazr.com free?
Yes. The widget is completely free. There are no usage limitaions of any type.
Tell me more about your feed widget. What can I do with it?
The feed widget allows you to display either a single feed or a collection of feeds on any Web page, blog, or Ajax desktop. You can think of this as a mini feed reader for your own pages. It is a great way to share feeds with visitors to your pages. They can read the feeds right inside the widget without having to subscribe to them in a feed reader. Here is an example of some sample feeds in a widget:
What do I need to use the Grazr widget
The widget runs in a Web browser, so there is no download or installation required. All you need is a browser with Javascript enabled.
Do I have to know how to program in Javascript to use the widget?
Not at all. You can put a Grazr widget on any Web page with no programming work or knowledge. Most sites can accept a widget with just a single button click. At most you will need to copy a small amount of HTML, and paste it into the Web page to use it on your blog. We will supply you with the necessary HTML snippet.
Which browsers and operating systems are compatible with Grazr?
We have successfully tested the Grazr widget with Firefox, Internet Explorer (both 6 and 7), and Safari. We have found these tools to work on Linux, Mac and Windows operating systems.
What types of feeds can I use with Grazr's tools?
There are several types of feeds and we try to support them all: RSS, RDF, and Atom. You really shouldn't have to worry about formats. If you find a feed that doesn't work with Grazr, please contact our support department by email at , and we'll do our best to make it work. Please include the URL of the feed in question.
What other types of media do you work with?
You can play MP3 podcasts from within the widget, and view videos in from sites like YouTube. You can also view photos from sites like Flickr.
Can I use Grazr with mobile devices?
The Grazr widget is compatible with any mobile device that runs a modern browser with Javascript enabled. We have a custom version of the widget for the iPhone that allows a single click installation for any reading list.
Which blogging tools work with the Grazr widget?
Any blogging site that allows you to add Javascript widgets to your blog is compatible with the Grazr widget. This includes: WordPress hosted on sites other than Wordpress.com, Typepad, LiveJournal, Windows Live Spaces, Blogger, Serendipity, and Xanga. It should work in many others also.
Can I use Grazr with my current feed reader?
Almost all feed readers, including online tools, such as Google Reader and Bloglines, both import and export lists of feeds using OPML files. This makes Grazr a convenient tool for collecting feeds for use with a feed reader.
Are there any limits in using Grazr?
You can put as many widgets on as many Web pages as you want. The only limit on the widget is that a single feed must be less than 512K in size, which is a very big feed indeed.
How can I get support if I have any other questions or find any bugs?
You can contact us at with any questions you have about the product. We love to hear from our users. It will help if you include the URL of any Web page where you find a problem.
You've been very helpful. How can I thank you?
You're welcome. You can help us out by telling all your friends about Grazr.com and by placing the feed widget in a prominent location on your blog or website.