No frills RSS reader app with support for the common formats, able to download and view news feeds from across the web with support for RSS and ATOM feeds.
Welcome to RSS Guard, the multilingual RSS feed reader that aims to help you stay up to date with the latest news on your favorite websites. With support for RSS, ATOM, and RDF standards, this application is a standout for its ease of use and fast configuration.
Quickly access news from RSS feeds
Reading the latest news on your feeds has never been easier, with a simple and intuitive interface that displays the latest 30 entries alongside the number of unread posts. Feeds can be automatically updated at a user-defined time interval, while the integrated web browser allows you to quickly access any webpage you want.
Quickly add additional RSS news feed sources
Adding a new feed URL is a breeze. All you have to do is paste the URL into the designated window and wait for RSS Guard to verify its validity and grab information about it from the Internet. Once verified, you can assign the feed a title and include it in a category of your choice, with options for selecting the encoding mode and feed type.
But RSS Guard doesn't just stop at ease of use. There are various other settings that allow you to configure the program's behavior to your liking. For example, you can set it to automatically delete read messages upon exit, instantly open messages using the default browser, and launch the simple feed message in the navigator. And for those who want to browse anonymously, RSS Guard also provides proxy support.
A powerful set of tools for accessing up-to-date information
But don't be fooled by its simplicity, as RSS Guard also packs a punch when it comes to functionality. With immediate copying of the message link to the clipboard and other features that help you manage and organize feeds, this simple yet useful feed reader is perfect for both beginner and advanced users.
So if you're looking for a reliable and easy-to-use RSS feed reader that can keep you up to date with the latest news on your favorite websites, look no further than RSS Guard.
Features of RSS Guard
- Authentication: Supports authentication for secure feeds.
- Customizable Interface: Customize the look and feel of the interface.
- Customization: Create custom categories and filter items with powerful filtering.
- Feed Discovery: Automatically discover feeds on web pages.
- Feed Statistics: Monitor the number of items and subscriptions in your feeds.
- Feed Validation: Automatically validate feeds for errors and compatibility.
- Feeds: Add, manage and monitor RSS, Atom, RDF and other feeds.
- Import/Export: Import and export feeds in multiple formats.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Use keyboard shortcuts for faster feed management.
- Lightweight: It is small, light and requires no additional libraries or frameworks.
- Multi-Language: RSS Guard is available in multiple languages.
- Notifications: Get notifications when new items arrives.
- Proxy Support: Use proxies for more secure and reliable connections.
- Search: Quickly search through your feeds with full-text search.
Compatibility and License
RSS Guard is a free application released under the GPLv3 license on Windows from Internet utilities. With software released under the open source GPLv3 license, anybody can download, install, run and distribute the software with little in terms of restrictions. The latest version we have is 4.6.6 and is available to download here.
What version of Windows can RSS Guard run on?
RSS Guard can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It's only available as a 64-bit download.
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- RSS Guard Download
- Free Internet Utilities
- Open source and GPL software
- RSS Reading Software
