How to find the RSS feed of any website

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What is an RSS Feed?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds allow users to receive automatic updates from websites without manually checking them. Many blogs, news websites, and forums offer RSS feeds, making it easier to follow updates through an RSS reader.

Methods to Find an RSS Feed

1. Check the Page Source

Most websites include an RSS feed link in their HTML. Here’s how to find it:

  1. Visit the website.
  2. Right-click anywhere on the page and select View Page Source (or Inspect in some browsers).
  3. Press Ctrl + F (Windows) or Cmd + F (Mac) and search for rss or feed.
  4. Look for a URL that contains rss.xml, feed.xml, or similar.
  5. Copy the URL and paste it into an RSS reader.

2. Look for an RSS Icon

Some websites provide an RSS feed link directly on the page. Common locations include:

  • The website’s footer
  • The sidebar
  • A blog or news section
  • The browser address bar (some browsers detect RSS feeds automatically)

3. Use RSS Detection Tools

If you can’t find the feed manually, try using an RSS detection tool:

  • Browser Extensions
    • RSS Subscription Extension (by Google) (Chrome)
    • Awesome RSS (Firefox)
    • Feeder.co (various browsers)
  • Online Tools

4. Try Common RSS Feed URLs

Many websites follow common feed URL structures. You can try adding these to the base website URL:

  • https://example.com/rss
  • https://example.com/feed
  • https://example.com/blog/rss
  • https://example.com/category/news/feed

5. Use a Web Scraper or RSS Generator

If the website doesn’t provide an RSS feed, you can create one using:

  • RSS.app – Converts webpages into RSS feeds.
  • FiveFilters Feed Creator – Extracts feeds from any webpage.
  • Distill.io – Monitors webpage changes and creates a custom feed.

6. Contact Website Support

If you’re unable to find the RSS feed, check the website’s help section or contact support. Some websites may offer private or hidden RSS feeds.

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