How to Use RSS Feeds

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) lets you follow websites without visiting them, checking social media, or signing up for newsletters. New content shows up in one place — your reader — the moment it's published.

Quick start — 3 steps

  1. 1.Copy the feed URL you want to follow.
  2. 2.Open an RSS reader (pick one below).
  3. 3.Paste the URL into the "Add feed" field and subscribe.
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RSS Reader Apps

RSS readers are apps that collect and display content from all the feeds you follow. Most have free tiers and work across desktop, mobile, and web.

The most popular RSS reader with AI-powered features and a polished interface.

  1. 1.Create a free account at feedly.com or open the Feedly app.
  2. 2.Click the "+" icon in the left sidebar, then select "Follow websites and RSS feeds."
  3. 3.Paste the RSS feed URL into the search field and press Enter.
  4. 4.Choose a folder or category to organize the feed, then click "Follow."

Inoreader

inoreader.com

A power-user reader with rules, filters, and automation — great for heavy feed consumption.

  1. 1.Sign up for a free account at inoreader.com.
  2. 2.Click the "+" button in the top toolbar or the "Add new" option in the sidebar.
  3. 3.Paste the feed URL into the search field. Inoreader will auto-detect the feed.
  4. 4.Click "Subscribe" to add the feed to your library.

NewsBlur

newsblur.com

An open-source reader with training and sharing — teaches itself what you like.

  1. 1.Create a free account at newsblur.com (free tier supports up to 64 feeds).
  2. 2.Click the "+" icon at the bottom of the feed list.
  3. 3.Paste the feed URL and click "Add Site."
  4. 4.Use the Training feature to upvote or downvote topics, authors, and tags to personalize your feed.

A clean, fast reader with excellent newsletter support — turns email subscriptions into feeds.

  1. 1.Sign up at feedbin.com (paid service with a free trial).
  2. 2.Click the "+" icon in the top-left corner of the app.
  3. 3.Paste the feed URL and press Enter.
  4. 4.The feed appears in your subscriptions immediately. Use tags to organize.

The Old Reader

theoldreader.com

A simple, social reader inspired by the classic Google Reader — straightforward and familiar.

  1. 1.Sign up at theoldreader.com using your Google account or email.
  2. 2.Click "Add a subscription" in the sidebar.
  3. 3.Paste the RSS feed URL and click "Add."
  4. 4.Organize feeds into folders by dragging them in the sidebar.

RSS to Email

Prefer your inbox? These services convert any RSS feed into a daily or weekly email digest — no reader app required.

Blogtrottr

blogtrottr.com

Free RSS-to-email delivery — paste a feed URL and pick a schedule. No app needed.

  1. 1.Go to blogtrottr.com and enter your email address.
  2. 2.Paste the RSS feed URL into the "Blog URL" field.
  3. 3.Choose a delivery schedule: real-time, every 2 hours, or daily digest.
  4. 4.Click "Feed Me" and confirm the subscription via the verification email.

Feedrabbit

feedrabbit.com

Delivers new items as a daily or weekly digest email — clean and minimal.

  1. 1.Go to feedrabbit.com and create a free account.
  2. 2.Click "Add Feed" and paste the RSS feed URL.
  3. 3.Choose your preferred frequency: daily or weekly digest.
  4. 4.New items will arrive in your inbox on your chosen schedule.

Ready to subscribe?

Head back to the subscribe page to grab our feed URL, explore category-specific feeds, or copy the URL directly into your reader.