NetNewsWire: The Classic Open-Source RSS Reader for Mac & iOS

NetNewsWire: The Classic RSS Reader

If you want to consume news efficiently without algorithms deciding what you see, NetNewsWire is the gold standard. It’s a free and open-source RSS reader designed with the speed and stability you expect from native Apple apps.

It strips away the web’s clutter, letting you focus on reading the content from your favorite sites and blogs.

Key Features

🔄 Seamless Sync

Keep your feeds in sync across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. NetNewsWire supports:

iCloud (Native syncing)
Feedbin, Feedly, Inoreader, FreshRSS, and more.

⚡ Direct & Fast

Safari Extension: Easily add feeds directly from Safari.
Direct Feed Downloading: You don’t need a sync service; it works perfectly as a standalone local reader.

📖 Superior Reading Experience

Reader View: Automatically cleans up cluttered web pages to show you just the text and images.
Smart Feeds: Use “Today” and “All Unread” to quickly catch up on what matters.
Themes: Customize the article view to match your reading preferences.

Platforms

NetNewsWire is built specifically for the Apple ecosystem:

🍎 macOS
📱 iOS & iPadOS

Get Started

Download it for free from the official site.

🔗 Website: netnewswire.com

🔗 GitHub: Ranchero-Software/NetNewsWire

Why This Tool Rocks

Native performance: It’s incredibly fast and lightweight compared to Electron-based apps.
Privacy: detailed usage data isn’t tracked. It’s just you and your news.
Stability: It has been around for years and is rock-solid.
Open Source: A community-driven project with transparency at its core.

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