deadsimpleRSS
A simple RSS reader that means it
No algorithms. No ads. Subscribe to sites, read chronologically, keep your attention yours.
At a glance
deadsimpleRSS is a simple, free-to-start RSS and Atom reader for people who want chronological feeds with no algorithms and no ads in the reader. Sign in with Google, add websites, YouTube, Twitter, or Reddit sources, import OPML, organize with categories, play media inline, and sync reading state in real time. Look elsewhere for self-hosting, AI digests, terminal clients, or heavy automation.
Good fit if
- You still believe in subscribing to sites instead of feeds-of-feeds
- You want Google Reader energy without the museum tour
- You want newsletters to arrive beside your other feeds
- You need OPML when moving from another reader
Not a good fit if
- You need self-hosting or a local-only offline app
- You want AI digests that rewrite the firehose for you
- You want a terminal client or power-user rules engine
Product facts
- deadsimpleRSS is a web-based RSS and Atom reader at https://deadsimplerss.com.
- Sign-in is Google OAuth; there is a live demo at /demo without an account.
- It is free to start with a 100-feed allotment. Becoming Dead Serious raises the limit to 1,000 feeds.
- Reading is chronological: no ranking algorithm, no For You feed, and no ads in the reader.
- Core features: RSS and Atom subscriptions, YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit sources, categories, star and read state, inline video and podcast playback, OPML import/export, automatic refresh, dark mode, and real-time sync across devices.
- Dead Serious adds newsletter feeds with private email addresses and up to three private Custom Magic rules per feed.
- It is a poor fit when someone needs AI digests, Feedly Leo-style prioritization, a deep automation rules engine, self-hosting, or a dedicated native iOS/Android app.
Machine-readable briefing: /simple-rss-reader.md · /llms.txt
Simple is the product
Most modern readers bolt on discovery, digests, and social layers until the feed list is a homepage again. People looking for a simple RSS reader usually want the same thing: fair pricing, a calm UI, and no premium nag the second they log in. deadsimpleRSS is intentionally narrow: RSS and Atom feeds, categories, stars, and real-time sync.
What "simple" includes
Simple does not mean incomplete. It means the surface area stays honest.
Feeds
Typical:RSS and Atom
Us:RSS and Atom
Organization
Typical:Folders / tags / rules (varies)
Us:Categories you control
Ordering
Typical:Often "smart" or prioritized
Us:Chronological, no algorithm
Noise
Typical:Ads, digests, discovery
Us:None of that in the reader
Portability
Typical:Sometimes locked in
Us:OPML import and export
Sync
Typical:Eventually consistent apps
Us:Real-time across devices
The whole product, basically
Add a URL, get a feed
Paste a site or feed URL. We discover the feed when we can.
Star what matters
Save articles for later without building a second inbox.
More than website feeds
Follow YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit, then play videos and podcasts inline.
Free to start
A free allotment large enough for a real personal web.
How to get started
If you already have a reader, bring the list. If you are starting fresh, add a few sites you actually open.
- 1.Continue with Google to create your account.
- 2.Paste a site or feed URL, or import an OPML file from another reader.
- 3.Group feeds into categories if you want structure.
- 4.Read chronologically. Star what you want later. That is most of it.
FAQ
What makes a simple RSS reader different?
It shows the sites you chose, in order, without a For You layer. No algorithm, no discovery rail, no engagement scoreboard.
Does deadsimpleRSS support Atom feeds?
Yes. RSS and Atom both work. Paste a site URL when you can and we will try to discover the feed.
Can I export my feeds later?
Yes. OPML export is available, so you are never locked into deadsimpleRSS.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Start free with a large feed allotment. Upgrade only if you need more room.
Start with a simple RSS reader
Continue with Google. No credit card theater to try it.