What is RSS?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an open standard that lets websites publish new content in a machine-readable format. Instead of visiting a website regularly, you subscribe to its RSS feed — and new articles arrive automatically, without an account, without an email address, without tracking.

RSS has been around since 1999 and still works reliably. It’s the opposite of algorithm-driven timelines: you get exactly what you subscribed to, in chronological order.

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The feed URLs for this blog:

English: /posts/index.xml Deutsch: /de/posts/index.xml Français: /fr/posts/index.xml

Copy the URL and paste it into your RSS reader — done.

RSS readers by operating system

Windows, macOS, Linux

  • RSS Guard — Powerful reader with podcast support. Can sync with FreshRSS, Nextcloud News, and other services. Open source (GPL-3.0).
  • Fluent Reader — Modern interface, works locally without an account. Open source (BSD-3).
  • Thunderbird — Mozilla’s email client has a built-in RSS reader. If you already use Thunderbird for email, you can read feeds right alongside your mail. Open source (MPL-2.0).

Linux (additional)

  • Newsboat — Terminal-based reader for the command line. Fast, configurable, ideal for power users. Open source (MIT).
  • Akregator — Native KDE reader, pre-installed on many Linux distributions. Open source (GPL).

macOS / iOS

  • NetNewsWire — The classic on Apple platforms. Syncs via iCloud, Feedbin, Feedly, and other services. No tracking, no ads. Open source (MIT).

Android

  • Feeder — Runs entirely locally, no account needed, no tracking. Available on F-Droid and Google Play. Open source (GPL-3.0).
  • Read You — Modern Material You design, clean and calm. Open source (GPL-3.0).

Browser extensions (Firefox, Chrome)

  • Feedbro — Full-featured RSS reader right in the browser. All data stored locally, no online service required.
  • Smart RSS Reader — Lightweight three-pane reader as a browser extension. Open source (MIT).

Why RSS instead of a newsletter?

  • No tracking: No provider knows whether or when you read an article
  • No email address required: No spam risk, no unsubscribe links
  • No algorithms: Chronological, complete, unfiltered
  • Decentralised: RSS is an open standard — no single provider controls it
  • Works offline: Most readers store articles locally

For a website dedicated to digital independence, RSS is the most consistent way to keep readers informed.