RSS and feed readers
What is RSS?
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an XML format used to publish rapidly changing web content.
RSS feeds push updates from relevant websites to subscribers. They help you keep up with information from many websites without having to visit them individually.
Many publishers of subscription databases offer alerts via RSS feeds.
- RSS in plain English (screencast)A short explanation of RSS and how it helps you save time
- What everyone should know about RSS feedsA non-technical outline of RSS basics and feed reader options
RSS feed readers
RSS feeds are viewed in a feed reader or aggregator. A wide range of readers are freely available on the Web. Popular web-based readers include:
Some browsers also have built-in readers (e.g., Mozilla Firefox). There are others that offer extensions or plug-ins that provide RSS functionality.