NetNewsWire: RSS Reader

NetNewsWire: RSS Reader

More news, less junk. Faster.

876 ratings
311 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 8, 2020
  • August 3, 2026
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This app aggregates articles from your favorite blogs and news sites, offering a faster and more organized way to consume content. It provides control over your news feed, eliminating the need to visit multiple websites or rely on social media algorithms. Enjoy a streamlined reading experience with customizable features and syncing capabilities.

Direct feed downloading
iCloud and third-party syncing
Customizable article themes
Reader view
Starred articles
Smart feeds
Home screen widgets
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What's New in NetNewsWire

7.1.2

August 3, 2026

Fixed a bunch of bugs and made some things faster.

Charts

Top Free

📊 110

News

The app has maintained its position at 110 recently.

Last updated on August 8, 2026.

User reviews

Excellent!

So tired of video advertising sliding in and out like ai bots with a mission to disrupt your "attempt" at reading or scanning a list of articles. Not all advertising is bad. I get it. I support it. But these bot like video creatures are an abomination. NetNewsWire has solved 90% of the problem for me. No account required! Free! A highly valuable tool! Thanks NetMewsWire!
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Amazing!

Perfect app. Last fix was brilliant and simple - the best kind. Excellent work, dev!

Where's the Stop button?

The reader once had a button that would let you stop the page from loading. The Glass redesign removed it.

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Why remove the Stop button? Put it back

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Look, I’m not going to dress it up. NNW is a good reader. It lacks features like filtering, but considering the alternatives you can’t beat it.
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FIVE-STAR!

I've been using this app for a lot of time. It's totally free! And there are no ads! But I hope to add translation function.

Scrolling is broken

Scrolling broke a few updates ago. You now open a feed and the article opens 50%+ in the article. Extremely annoying to the point that it's broken the app. I don't see any feature that is more important than fixing a broken reading experience for a reading app.

Net news wire is an amazing 5 star app when the reading experience is working. 2 stars and not 1 because of that — conditional on this structural bug/feature of the app being fixed
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FAQ

What does NetNewsWire do?

NetNewsWire is a free and open-source RSS reader that aggregates articles from your preferred blogs and news sites. It helps you stay updated with content without visiting individual websites or relying on social media feeds, offering a more controlled and efficient news consumption experience.

What are the key features of NetNewsWire?

Key features include direct feed downloading, syncing across devices via iCloud or services like Feedbin and Feedly, customizable article themes, a reader view for distraction-free reading, starred articles, smart feeds like 'All Unread' and 'Today', and home screen widgets for quick access to content.

Is NetNewsWire free to use?

Yes, NetNewsWire is entirely free and open-source. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app, and it does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements.

What platforms is NetNewsWire available on?

Based on the provided description, NetNewsWire is available on iOS, indicated by features like iCloud syncing and home screen widgets. It is designed for Apple devices.

How does NetNewsWire help manage news consumption?

It centralizes news from various sources into one application, allowing users to track read articles, star important ones, and organize feeds into folders. This approach puts users in control of their news intake, bypassing the unreliability of social media algorithms and the inconvenience of manual website checks.