📖 The Story: From Floating Panel to Fixed Sidebar

A few days ago, we introduced the Floating Feeds Panel - a slide-in menu that appeared when you clicked "My Feeds". It was a solid improvement over the mobile off-canvas menu, giving desktop users quick access to their subscriptions without a full page overlay.

The floating panel worked well. It had smooth animations, stayed open while you browsed, and gave you everything you needed - feeds, categories, view modes, and stats. But we knew we could do better.

🚀 Why Fixed is Better Than Floating

The floating panel had one fundamental limitation: it overlapped your content. Even with a semi-transparent backdrop, you couldn't read articles and manage feeds simultaneously. You had to choose one or the other.

The new fixed sidebar solves this completely:

• Always Visible - Your feeds are permanently displayed on the left, no clicking required
• Zero Overlap - The sidebar takes its own space; articles shift right to accommodate it
• Independent Scrolling - Scroll your feeds list without affecting the article view, and vice versa
• Instant Access - Switch feeds with a single click, no menu to open first
• True Multitasking - Read an article while scanning for what to read next

✨ What's in the Sidebar

Everything from the floating panel, now permanently accessible:

• Category Manager Link - Quick access to organize your feeds into folders
• Mark All Read - One click to clear your unread queue
• Refresh All Feeds - Pull the latest articles from all subscriptions
• Collapsible Categories - Expand/collapse feed groups to find what you want
• View Mode Switcher - Toggle between Default, Grid, and List layouts
• Live Stats - See your total feeds and article counts at a glance
• Pro Upgrade Card - Free users see upgrade options (hidden for Pro users)

📱 Smart Responsive Behaviour

The sidebar appears on screens 1024px wide and above (matching our navigation breakpoint). Below that, it disappears completely and you use the familiar off-canvas menu instead.

We've also added intelligent view mode detection:

• Grid view requires desktop width to display properly
• If you shrink your browser below 768px with Grid selected, articles automatically switch to Default layout
• The view mode buttons now update automatically to show what's actually being displayed
• Expand your window again and Grid mode returns - buttons update to match

🎨 Perfect Alignment

One detail we obsessed over: the sidebar and main content had to align perfectly with the navigation bar. This required custom CSS calculations to ensure the centered max-width content stays visually balanced whether the sidebar is present or not.

The result is a cohesive layout where everything lines up - navigation links, article headings, and sidebar edges all feel intentionally placed.

⚡ Technical Details

For the technically curious:

• Flexbox layout - Sidebar uses flex-shrink-0 to maintain fixed width
• Sticky positioning - Sidebar sticks below nav (top-16) with calculated height
• CSS calc() + max() - Dynamic margin alignment for the main content area
• Debounced resize listener - Efficient viewport change detection (150ms)
• Proper Tailwind CSS - No inline styles, all classes compiled properly

🔮 The Vision

This update brings RSS Kit closer to a true desktop application experience - where navigation lives on the left and content fills the rest. It's a pattern that works because it respects how we naturally scan screens: left for navigation, center for content.

The floating panel served us well, but the fixed sidebar is simply better. It's faster, more intuitive, and makes RSS Kit feel like a proper desktop application rather than a website.

🎁 Available Now

This update is live for all users. Open the reader on desktop to see your new sidebar. On mobile and tablet, the off-canvas menu continues to work exactly as before.

Try the New Sidebar

🔘 New: All/Unread Toggle

You'll notice a new toggle in the article header:

• All - Shows all articles (default)
• Unread - Hides read articles, showing only what's new

Your preference is saved, so it remembers your choice when you return. Simple, effective, and right where you need it.

⏰ Article Aging

Articles older than 30 days are now automatically marked as read. This keeps your unread counts meaningful and prevents old articles from cluttering your queue.

• Runs automatically when you load the reader
• Only affects articles older than 30 days
• Keeps unread counts fast and accurate

📊 Real-Time Count Updates

Feed counts in the sidebar now update instantly when you mark articles as read. No more stale numbers - close an article and the count reflects it immediately.

🎨 Cleaner Layout

We've also tidied up the reader layout. The toolbar and articles section now flow together seamlessly, giving the page a cleaner, more integrated look.

These updates are live now for all users!

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Why a Floating Panel?

On smaller screens, our off-canvas menu works perfectly - it slides in, you manage your feeds, and it gets out of the way. But on large desktop monitors, we wanted something better. The floating panel stays visible while you browse, making feed management seamless.

Key Features

• Smooth 300ms slide animation - Elegant entrance from the left side
• Persistent until closed - Stays open while you browse articles
• Full feature parity - All feeds, categories, view modes, and stats
• Viewport-aware - Automatically switches to off-canvas on smaller screens
• Scrollable feed list - Handle hundreds of feeds with smooth scrolling

How It Works

Click "My Feeds" in the navigation bar. On screens 1800px wide or larger (typical 1080p monitor), the floating panel slides in from the left. On smaller screens, the familiar off-canvas menu appears instead.

Screen Size Behaviour

• 1080p, 1440p, 4K - Floating panel (new!)
• Tablet & Mobile - Off-canvas menu

Works With Browser Extensions

Using our browser extensions? Feeds you subscribe to via the extension appear instantly in the floating panel. The same "My Feeds" button, the same subscription list - just a better experience on big screens.

Pro tip: Keep the floating panel open while browsing articles. When you find a new feed to subscribe to, it appears in the panel immediately - no page refresh needed!

This update is live now for all users. Just open the RSS Kit reader on your desktop and click "My Feeds" to try it out!

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RSS Kit Pro Extension

The complete RSS experience for Pro and Creator subscribers. Full feed detection, management, and seamless sync with your RSS Kit account.

Now available on:

Chrome    Firefox    Edge

Pro Extension Features:

• Automatic feed detection - Instantly finds RSS feeds on any website
• One-click subscribe - Add feeds directly to your RSS Kit reader
• Folder organisation - Organise feeds into custom folders
• Real-time sync - Seamless sync with your RSS Kit account
• YouTube channel detection - Subscribe to YouTube channels via RSS
• Native sidebar - Beautiful sidebar UI for quick access

RSS Kit Lite Extension

A lightweight, completely free extension for everyone. No account required - just simple, fast feed detection.

Now available on:

Chrome    Firefox    Edge

Lite Extension Features:

• Feed detection - Find RSS feeds on any website
• Quick copy - Copy feed URLs to clipboard instantly
• Lightweight - Minimal browser footprint
• No account required - Works without signing in

Pro vs Lite - Quick Comparison

Both Pro and Lite include:

• Feed detection on any website
• Copy feed URLs to clipboard

Pro Extension Only (Pro/Creator subscribers):

• One-click subscribe to your RSS Kit reader
• Account sync across devices
• Folder organisation
• YouTube channel detection
• Native sidebar UI

Lite Extension: Free for everyone, no account required.

Upgrade to Pro for the Full Experience

Get the Pro extension plus unlimited feeds, AI summaries, advanced search, podcast support, and much more. Starting at just £6/month.

Chrome Pro | Firefox Pro | Edge Pro | Upgrade to Pro

Per-Article Read Tracking

We've replaced the old timestamp-based system with proper per-article tracking:

• Individual article tracking - Each article is tracked as read or unread separately
• Instant UI updates - Read an article and the sidebar count updates immediately
• Toggle read/unread - Mark articles as unread again if you want to revisit them
• Accurate counts - Unread counts now reflect exactly how many articles you haven't read

Mark All Read Button

New button in the My Feeds sidebar to mark all articles as read:

• One-click cleanup - Clear your unread count instantly
• Batch operation - Marks hundreds of articles in one go
• Toast notification - Shows how many articles were marked read
• Cloud sync - Automatically syncs to your account

Reliable Cloud Sync

We've built a robust sync system for all users:

• Optimistic updates - UI updates instantly, sync happens in background
• Retry logic - Failed syncs automatically retry (1s, 3s, 10s delays)
• Persistent queue - Pending syncs survive page reload
• Auto-cleanup - localStorage capped at 10,000 articles to prevent quota issues

Performance Improvements

The reader is now noticeably faster:

• Zero blocking - No more waiting for server responses
• localStorage caching - Articles cached locally for instant loads
• Background sync - Fresh content syncs while you read
• Lazy loading images - Images load as you scroll

These changes are live now for all users - with full cloud sync and automatic retry!

Open Reader

Search Operators

• "exact phrase" - Match exact text
• -exclude - Remove unwanted results
• OR - Match either term

Field Search

• title:keyword - Search titles
• source:name - Filter by source
• category:tech - Search category

New Filters

• Type - Articles, Podcasts, Videos
• Status - Read or Unread
• Saved - Saved or Unsaved

Click the ? button in the search bar for help. Available for Pro and Creator users.

Try It Now | Upgrade

Update: This feature is now live! See our latest post.

Open Reader | Upgrade to Pro

Great news for RSS enthusiasts! Our browser extension family is growing. Here's a complete overview of what's available now and what's coming soon.

🚀 RSS Kit Pro Extensions (Pro & Creator tiers)

Our full-featured extension with feed detection, management, and seamless integration with your RSS Kit account. Available exclusively for Pro and Creator tier subscribers.

• Firefox - Available Now - Full-featured RSS feed detection and management
• Chrome - Available Now - Full-featured RSS feed detection and management
• Edge - Coming Soon - In development

✨ RSS Kit Lite Extensions (Free for everyone)

A lightweight alternative focused purely on RSS feed detection. Completely free for everyone - no account required. Perfect if you just want to discover feeds without the extra features.

• Firefox - Available Now - Lightweight RSS feed detection
• Chrome - Coming Soon - In development
• Edge - Coming Soon - In development

🤔 Pro vs Lite - Which Should You Choose?

Pro Extension (Pro & Creator tiers): Full feed management features, sync with your RSS Kit account, organise feeds into folders, one-click subscribe to reader, and YouTube channel RSS detection.

Lite Extension (Free for everyone): Simple feed detection only, minimal browser footprint, quick copy of feed URLs, no account required, and a lightweight fast experience.

📥 Get Started

The Lite extension is completely free for everyone. Pro extension requires a Pro or Creator subscription. Install from your browser's extension store and start discovering RSS feeds on any website you visit.

Firefox Pro | Chrome Pro | Firefox Lite

✨ What's New?

Feed cards now include:

• Feed Name - The title of the feed
• Website Domain - Where the content comes from
• Description - A brief summary of what the feed covers
• Article Count - How many articles are available
• Subscribe Button - One click to add to your reader

🎯 Better Discovery

Before, you'd see a feed name and have to guess what it was about. Now you can read the description and know exactly what you're subscribing to. No more surprises!

Descriptions are pulled directly from each feed's RSS metadata - the same description the publisher uses to describe their content.

💡 Tip

Browse by category to find feeds that match your interests. Each category page shows all available feeds with their descriptions, sorted by article count so the most active feeds appear first.

🚀 Try It Now

Head to the browse pages and explore feeds in Technology, Business, News, Entertainment, and 20+ other categories. You'll find it much easier to discover content you'll love.

Browse Feeds | Open Reader

🎧 What's New?

We've added full podcast support to RSS Kit. Subscribe to any podcast feed, and episodes appear in your reader just like articles - but with a play button.

✨ Podcast Features

• Built-in Audio Player - Play episodes directly in the reader, no external apps needed
• Show Notes - Read episode descriptions while you listen
• Podcast Detection - Feeds are automatically tagged with a 🎙️ icon
• Works with Any Podcast - If it has an RSS feed, it works in RSS Kit

🎯 Why Podcasts in RSS?

Podcasts are RSS. That's how they've always worked - your podcast app is really just an RSS reader with an audio player. We figured, why not bring that full circle?

Now you can follow blogs, YouTube channels, news sites, and podcasts all in one place. One feed reader to rule them all.

🎵 How It Works

• Add a podcast RSS feed (most podcasts publish their feed URL)
• Episodes show up in your feed like any other article
• Click to open - the audio player appears at the top
• Hit play and enjoy - it's that simple

💡 Finding Podcast Feeds

Most podcasts list their RSS feed on their website or podcast page. You can also search for "[podcast name] RSS feed" to find it. Once you have the URL, just paste it into RSS Kit like any other feed.

🚀 Available Now

Podcast support is live for all RSS Kit users. Go ahead - add your first podcast and give it a spin.

Open Reader | Discover Feeds

🎯 The Problem

You subscribe to your favorite creators on YouTube. A new video drops. You see it in your RSS reader... then you have to click through to YouTube, wait for the page to load, dismiss cookie notices, maybe even sit through an ad. Exhausting.

We thought: Why can't you just... watch the video where you found it?

✨ What's New

• 5 Platforms Supported - YouTube, Vimeo, Rumble, Twitch, and Dailymotion all work seamlessly
• Gorgeous Video Thumbnails - See what you're clicking on with auto-generated thumbnails in your feed
• Zero-Click Playback - Click an article, video starts playing. That's it.
• Smart Detection - Video feeds get a 🎥 icon so you know what's what
• YouTube Channel RSS - Our browser extension now detects YouTube channels and auto-generates RSS feeds

🚀 Why This Changes Everything

Imagine this: You wake up, open RSS Kit, and see 15 new videos from your subscriptions. With thumbnails. You watch 3 of them without leaving the app. You mark 5 for later. You skip the rest. All in under 5 minutes.

That's the power of having video built-in. No algorithm pushing content you don't want. No autoplay rabbit holes. Just your curated list of creators, with their videos ready to watch.

🎨 The Details Matter

We didn't just slap videos into your reader. We made it feel right:

• Video thumbnails appear automatically in your feed grid (YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion)
• When you open an article, the video plays immediately - no redundant thumbnail image
• Close the modal? Video stops. No phantom audio playing in the background.
• Responsive player that looks gorgeous on any screen size
• Strict security - only whitelisted platforms are allowed (no sketchy embeds)

🔒 Privacy First

We use YouTube's no-cookie embed domain and only allow videos from trusted platforms. No tracking, no ads (beyond what's in the video itself), no algorithmic manipulation. Just you and your content.

⚡ Available Now

This feature is live right now for all RSS Kit users. No upgrade needed. Just open your reader, subscribe to some video feeds, and experience RSS the way it should be.

Try It Now | Discover Video Feeds

🦊 Why Firefox?

Firefox has always been a champion of the open web, and RSS is at the heart of that mission. It felt only right to bring RSS Kit to the browser that shares our values of privacy, openness, and user control.

✨ Same Great Features

• Instant Feed Detection - RSS Kit automatically finds feeds on any website you visit
• One-Click Subscribe - Add feeds to your collection without leaving the page
• Organize Your Way - Create folders to keep your feeds tidy
• Sync Everywhere - Your subscriptions follow you across all your devices

🎯 Perfect for Pro Users

The Firefox extension is a Pro feature, designed for serious RSS enthusiasts who want the best experience. Combined with unlimited feeds and cloud sync, it's the ultimate way to stay on top of your favourite content.

📥 Get Started

Head to the Firefox Add-ons store and search for "RSS Kit Pro" or visit your RSS Kit dashboard for a direct link. Installation takes seconds, and you'll be discovering feeds in no time!

Upgrade to Pro

🔍 The Problem We Solved

Ever visited a great website and wondered if they have an RSS feed? You'd have to hunt through footers, view page source, or just give up. Those days are over.

✨ How It Works

Simply browse the web as you normally would. When you land on a site with RSS feeds, RSS Kit quietly detects them for you. Click the extension icon to see what's available and subscribe with a single click. That's it!

💡 Key Features

• Auto-Detection - Finds hidden RSS feeds that you'd never spot manually
• Sidebar Experience - Clean, beautiful interface that doesn't interrupt your browsing
• Instant Sync - Subscriptions appear in your RSS Kit reader immediately
• Folder Organization - Sort feeds into categories right from the extension
• Works Everywhere - Blogs, news sites, YouTube channels, podcasts, and more

🎁 Pro Exclusive

The browser extension is available exclusively for RSS Kit Pro subscribers. It's the perfect companion to your unlimited feeds and cloud sync - discover content wherever you are on the web.

Upgrade to Pro | Get from Chrome Web Store

✨ What's in the Directory

• 23 categories covering every topic imaginable
• Top creators ranked by activity in each category
• One-click RSS subscription to any creator
• See article counts for each creator at a glance

📚 Explore 23 Categories

The Community Feeds directory covers everything you care about - Technology, Business, Finance, Lifestyle, Food & Cooking, Travel, Entertainment, Sports, Science, Health & Wellness, Education, Personal Development, News & Politics, Gaming, Fashion & Beauty, Photography, Music, Arts & Culture, Parenting, Home & Garden, Marketing, Design, and Fitness.

🎯 How It Works

• Browse by Category - All 23 categories displayed in a clean grid with active creator counts
• See Top Creators - Each category shows the top 8 most active creators ranked by articles published
• Subscribe with One Click - Hover over any creator's name to see the RSS icon and subscribe instantly
• Explore Further - Click "See All Feeds" to view the complete list in that category

✍️ For Creators

If you're publishing on RSS Kit, you're automatically featured in the Community Feeds directory with:

• Automatic visibility as soon as you publish
• Merit-based ranking (more content = higher ranking)
• Targeted discovery from interested readers
• Organic audience growth through great content

Browse Community Feeds | Become a Creator

✨ Six Export Formats

• RSS Feed - Standard XML for feed readers
• JSON Export - Complete structured data for developers
• CSV Spreadsheet - Analyze in Excel or Google Sheets with full content
• Markdown Files - Portable plain text for GitHub, Notion, Obsidian
• HTML Page - Beautiful standalone webpage
• ZIP Archive - Everything in one package with README

📋 What Gets Exported?

• Full article content (HTML stripped in CSV/Markdown for readability)
• Metadata - titles, descriptions, authors, categories
• Timestamps - publication, creation, and update dates
• Statistics - view counts and word counts
• Featured image URLs
• Draft and published status

⚡ How to Export

1. Go to Article Management dashboard
2. Click "Export" button at the top
3. Choose your format (RSS, JSON, CSV, Markdown, HTML, or ZIP)
4. Download instantly - ready to use!

Your content is yours - download it anytime, in any format you need!

Export Your Articles | Write New Article

✨ What's New

• Upload images to your articles (JPEG, PNG, GIF)
• Automatic conversion to WebP for smaller file sizes
• Images appear in your RSS feed automatically
• Beautiful image previews in your article dashboard

🎨 How It Works

1. Save Your Draft First - Write your article and save it as a draft
2. Upload Your Image - Click or drag-and-drop your image. We'll automatically optimize it to WebP format
3. Publish & Share - Your image appears at the top of your article and is automatically included in your RSS feed

📊 Smart & Efficient

• WebP conversion - Reduces file sizes by up to 80% compared to JPEG
• Size optimization - Large images automatically resized to reasonable dimensions
• RSS-ready - Works perfectly in Feedly, Inoreader, NewsBlur, and all RSS readers
• Dashboard previews - See your article images at a glance

🎯 Why This Matters

• More Engaging Content - Articles with images get more readers
• Professional Look - Your RSS feed looks as polished as any major blog
• Easy to Manage - See which articles have images right from your dashboard

This feature is live now for all Creator tier users!

Manage Articles | Write New Article

✨ What Changed

• Search now filters your current view (not all articles)
• Removed duplicate category and feed dropdowns from search bar
• Sidebar navigation and search now work independently
• Removed ~250 lines of complex code

💡 The Solution - Clear Separation

• Sidebar = Navigation - Browse categories and feeds. Click to view that content.
• Search = Filter Current View - Search filters whatever you're currently viewing. Simple and contextual.

✅ How It Works Now

Scenario 1: Search All Content
Click "All Feeds" → Search for "AI" → Results: AI articles from ALL your feeds

Scenario 2: Search Within Category
Click "Gaming" category → Search for "PC" → Results: PC articles from Gaming feeds only

Scenario 3: Search Within Feed
Click "TechCrunch" feed → Search for "startup" → Results: Startup articles from TechCrunch only

🎨 What Stayed

The search bar now has three simple, focused filters:

• 🔍 Keyword Search - Search titles, descriptions, and summaries
• 📅 Date Filter - All Time, Today, This Week, This Month
• ⬆️ Sort Order - Newest First or Oldest First

🚀 Benefits You'll Notice

• Predictable Behavior - The sidebar shows what you're viewing, search filters it. Clear and simple.
• Independent Systems - Sidebar navigation and search no longer interfere with each other
• Faster and Cleaner - With 250 fewer lines of code, the search system is faster and more reliable

Try the New Search

✨ What's New

• Category selection now persists across all navigation
• Category dropdowns stay expanded during management
• Automatic fallback when viewing deleted feeds
• Smart category auto-close when switching categories

📂 Persistent Category Navigation

Your reading context is now preserved across all navigation. If you're viewing "Gaming" feeds, that selection stays active until you explicitly change it.

What's Preserved:

• Category filters (Gaming, Technology, News, etc.)
• Feed filters (Individual feed selections)
• Saved article views (Discovery and Read Later)
• Category expansion state (Which dropdowns are open)

🎨 Smart Category Dropdown Behavior

Reader Page: When you select a new category, the previous one automatically closes for a cleaner sidebar. Only one category open at a time = less scrolling.

Category Manager: Categories now stay expanded while you manage feeds. Delete or move a feed, and the category stays open - no more constant re-expanding!

🛡️ Graceful Feed Deletion Handling

The reader now intelligently handles the case where you delete a feed you're currently viewing. Instead of showing a confusing empty state, it automatically falls back to "All Feeds" for a seamless experience.

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed duplicate variable declaration in filterByCategory()
• Fixed subscriptions undefined error in categories.js
• Fixed toggleOffcanvas scope issues
• Fixed category reset logic to only reset when truly empty

Your reading preferences are now preserved across browser sessions!

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🚀 What is Creator?

Creator combines a beautiful rich-text editor with advanced AI writing assistance and one-click RSS/Atom feed generation. Write your article, let AI help polish it, then convert it to a feed that readers can subscribe to.

Key Features

📝 Rich WYSIWYG Editor

• Full formatting tools - Bold, italic, lists, headings, links
• Clean, distraction-free interface
• Dark mode support
• Real-time word count (2,500 word limit per article)
• Auto-save drafts

🤖 AI Writing Assistant (Claude Sonnet 4)

• Improve Writing - Make text clearer and more engaging
• Fix Grammar - Catch spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
• Expand Ideas - Add more detail and examples
• Change Tone - Rewrite in professional or casual style
• Generate Summaries - Create concise 2-3 sentence overviews
• AI Chat - Ask questions and get writing advice

📡 Instant RSS/Atom Conversion

• Choose your format - RSS 2.0 or Atom
• Automatic metadata - title, author, category, timestamps
• Valid XML - properly formatted and spec-compliant
• Copy or download - get the feed XML instantly
• Built-in validator - verify before publishing

💾 Article Management

• Save up to 50 articles with images
• Edit anytime - load saved articles back into editor
• Preview before publishing
• Quick access article counter

💡 Who Is Creator For?

• Bloggers - Write and publish without WordPress or complex CMS
• Newsletter writers - Create RSS feeds for subscribers
• Content marketers - Produce polished articles with AI
• Developers - Generate RSS for project updates
• Writers - Use AI to improve drafts and fix grammar

💰 Pricing

£14/month or £140/year (2 months free)

Includes everything in Pro plus Creator tool with AI assistant, 50 articles with images, and unlimited RSS/Atom generation.

Try Creator | View Pricing

What's New?

⚡ AI Summary Speed Boost

Your AI summaries just got 20-30% faster! We've optimized everything:

• Reduced processing time - Smarter token usage gets you summaries faster
• Optimized input - We send just what's needed, nothing more
• Fine-tuned parameters - Better quality at higher speed
• Still maintains comprehensive, detailed summaries you love

🎨 Beautiful AI Summary Formatting

Say goodbye to raw markdown! AI summaries now have gorgeous, properly structured formatting:

• Styled section headers - Overview, Key Points, and Context sections in beautiful purple
• Pretty bullet points - Custom purple bullets with perfect spacing
• Better readability - Relaxed line height and smart typography
• No more **markdown stars** cluttering the view

🧹 Article Cleanup Revolution

Articles are now WAY cleaner. We've massively expanded our junk removal:

• 60+ new removal patterns - Newsletter prompts, social media buttons, cookie notices
• Smarter paragraph filtering - Removes entire paragraphs with junk phrases
• Better DOM cleanup - Paywall boxes, app promotions, trending sidebars - gone!
• Just the article content you actually want to read

🔤 Font Control for Everything

Your A- and A+ buttons now work on AI summaries too:

• Article body and AI summary resize together
• Font preference persists across sessions
• Perfect readability on any device

📁 Category Power-Up (Pro)

Pro users can now view all articles from all feeds in a category at once:

• "All feeds in [Category]" button at the top of each category
• See everything in Tech, News, Gaming, etc. in one view
• Beautiful purple/blue gradient styling
• Works seamlessly with existing feed filtering

🎯 Less Nagging, More Doing

We killed the annoying popup messages:

• No more "Feed Selected" popups - You can see what's selected in the UI
• Quick loading indicators - Brief spinner shows your click registered
• Cleaner experience - Less interruption, more reading
• Enhanced hide button on AI summaries - easier to spot and click

Why These Updates Matter

This update is all about respecting your time and attention:

• Faster AI means less waiting, more reading
• Cleaner articles means no distractions from marketing junk
• Better formatting means easier comprehension
• Less nagging means you stay in the flow

All these improvements are live right now. Pro users, try the new category filtering and faster AI summaries. Everyone benefits from cleaner articles and smoother UX!

Open Reader | Unlock Pro Features

What's New?

☁️ Cloud Sync for Pro Users

The feature you've been asking for is finally here. Pro users can now sync their RSS feeds across all devices automatically:

• Automatic synchronization - No buttons to press, no manual syncing
• Unlimited feeds - Store as many feeds as you want in the cloud
• Cross-device access - Desktop, mobile, tablet - all in sync
• Persistent storage - Your feeds survive logout and browser changes
• Lightning fast - Feeds load instantly from our optimized backend

📤 OPML Import - Migrate in Seconds

Switching from another RSS reader? Pro users can now import unlimited feeds from any RSS reader that supports OPML export:

• Import from Feedly, Inoreader, NewsBlur, and more
• Handles large collections effortlessly
• Automatically syncs imported feeds to the cloud
• Free users can see the feature with upgrade prompt

🐛 Critical Bug Fixes

We've eliminated frustrating bugs that affected the user experience:

• Logout bug fixed - Pro users no longer see "Free users limited to 5 feeds" error when logged out
• Android back button - Pressing back now closes articles first instead of navigating away
• Horizontal scroll eliminated - No more unwanted sideways scrolling on mobile
• Sticky elements removed - Article content scrolls naturally from top to bottom

🎨 Beautiful UI Refinements

Polish that makes the experience feel premium:

• Font size controls - Adjust text size with A- and A+ buttons for comfortable reading on any device
• Gorgeous backdrop blur - Menus now blur the page behind them for better focus
• Red close buttons - Clear visual signal for "exit" across all modals
• Click outside to close - Tap anywhere outside menus to dismiss them naturally
• Fixed z-index layering - Menus properly appear above all content

⚡ Technical Highlights

Under the hood improvements:

• Cloud sync uses only ~30 MB per 1,000 Pro users
• Sub-10ms database lookups with proper indexing
• History API for proper Android back button handling
• Smart state management prevents navigation bugs

Who Benefits?

Free Users Get:

• Better mobile experience (back button works correctly)
• Cleaner, more polished UI
• Fixed bugs and improved stability
• Visibility into Pro features

Pro Users Get:

• Full cloud synchronization (the big one!)
• OPML import for easy migration
• Unlimited feeds with cloud backup
• Cross-device access to your entire collection
• Everything free users get, plus premium features

What's Next?

We're already working on:

• OPML export - Take your feeds anywhere
• Reader customization - Fonts, spacing, themes
• Smart filters - Find articles faster

Open Reader | Upgrade to Pro

What's New in 2.0?

🎨 Complete UI Redesign

RSS Kit 2.0 features a modern, clean interface built with Tailwind CSS. The new design is faster, more accessible, and works beautifully on all devices. We've also added a dark mode that automatically adapts to your system preferences.

🤖 AI-Powered Features (Pro)

Pro users now have access to AI-powered feed discovery and article search. Simply describe what you're looking for in natural language, and our advanced AI will find the perfect feeds for you.

• AI Feed Search - "Find feeds about electric vehicles from European publishers"
• AI Article Search - Search within your subscribed feeds using natural language
• URL Discovery - Extract hidden RSS feeds from any website

📖 Built-in RSS Reader

No need for external RSS readers anymore! RSS Kit 2.0 includes a powerful built-in reader with:

• Clean, distraction-free reading interface
• Free users: 5 feeds with 8 articles per feed
• Pro users: Unlimited feeds and articles
• OPML import/export for easy migration
• Responsive design for mobile and desktop

✅ Enhanced Feed Validator

Our validator has been completely rewritten for speed and accuracy:

• Parallel validation for faster results
• Support for RSS 2.0, Atom, and JSON Feed formats
• Detailed error reporting with suggestions
• Duplicate detection across feeds
• Free users: Validate 5 feeds at once
• Pro users: Unlimited validation

🚀 Performance Improvements

RSS Kit 2.0 is significantly faster than the previous version:

• 50% faster page load times
• Optimized feed parsing
• Reduced server response times
• Better caching strategies

🔐 User Accounts & Pro Tier

We've introduced user accounts with two tiers:

Free Tier: Browse 10 categories, subscribe to 5 feeds, validate 5 URLs, 8 articles per feed

Pro Tier (£6/month or £60/year): Unlimited everything, AI features, priority support, and advanced analytics

What's Next?

This is just the beginning! Here's what we're working on for future releases:

• Mobile apps for iOS and Android (Q2 2025)
• RSS to Email digests (Q2 2025)
• Browser extension for quick feed discovery (Q3 2025)
• Article bookmarking and tagging (Q3 2025)
• Feed filtering by keywords and date (Q3 2025)

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Why RSS Kit?

In an age of algorithmic feeds and walled gardens, RSS remains one of the best ways to consume content on your own terms. However, discovering quality RSS feeds and managing subscriptions can be challenging. That's where RSS Kit comes in.

What We Offer

🔍 Feed Discovery

Browse our curated collection of RSS feeds across 10 categories:

• Technology - Latest tech news and innovations
• News - Global and regional news sources
• Business - Market insights and business news
• Science - Scientific discoveries and research
• Sports - Sports news and updates
• Entertainment - Movies, TV, music, and more
• Gaming - Video game news and reviews
• Cryptocurrency - Crypto and blockchain news
• Finance - Financial markets and investing
• Motoring - Automotive news and reviews

✓ Feed Validator

Test your RSS feeds to ensure they're working correctly. Our validator checks for common issues, validates XML structure, and provides detailed reports on feed health.

📖 Simple & Clean

RSS Kit is designed to be simple and intuitive. No complicated setup, no learning curve - just powerful tools that work.

Built for the Open Web

We believe in the open web and the power of RSS to deliver content without algorithms or corporate filtering. RSS Kit is our contribution to keeping RSS alive and thriving.

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