What is FetchRSS and what does it do?

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FetchRSS is an online RSS feed generator that creates an RSS feed from almost any web page. It is useful when a site you want to follow does not publish its own RSS feed: you provide the target URL, select the content blocks you want with a visual builder, and FetchRSS returns a unique feed URL that updates automatically.

What problem it solves

Many websites — news pages, blogs, social media profiles — either never offered RSS or have dropped it. FetchRSS fills that gap by turning an existing page into a subscribable feed, so you can follow updates in any RSS reader instead of checking the page manually.

How it works

The process has three steps, according to the site:

  1. Enter a source URL. Paste the address of the page you want to track.
  2. FetchRSS pulls the content. A bot scans the page and automatically detects news, posts, and articles — or you specify exactly which content blocks you want.
  3. You get your RSS. FetchRSS handles the requests and gives you a feed accessible via a unique URL.

Once created, the feed updates automatically whenever new content appears on the target page. You do not need to regenerate it each time.

What you can do with the feed

  • Use it anywhere RSS works. The unique URL can go into an RSS reader, other RSS-related services, or HTML on your own site.
  • Track social media. For platforms such as a Facebook page, YouTube channel, or Reddit account, you enter the URL and get a feed URL immediately.
  • Access it globally. Feeds are stored in your account on FetchRSS servers and reachable from anywhere.

Advanced feed features

Feature What it does
Fine tune Customize feed title, description, number of articles, and how images and videos display
Alternative formats Get feeds in RSS and ATOM, plus JSON and CSV for advanced use
Filter content Decide which articles appear based on various conditions
Modify on the fly Create automatic modification rules so articles arrive exactly as you need

When to use it — and when not to

FetchRSS fits situations where a page has no feed and you want one without coding. It is less suited if the site already provides a native RSS feed, since that would be simpler and more reliable. The site also points to a subscription page for account plans, so check current pricing there before committing; the available material does not state what the free tier includes.

If you want to see whether it handles your specific page, the site's own advice is the most direct: try it yourself, or check the FAQ for details.