Openvibe adds RSS feeds to follow news in one app

Openvibe expands to include RSS feeds, letting users follow news sites and blogs in a single app.

Openvibe adds RSS support for news and blogs

Openvibe, the app that gathers open social networks, now adds RSS support. Users can add sources one by one, use suggested sites, or import an OPML file to bring in feeds. Once added, RSS updates appear in the app's combined home feed or in a dedicated RSS feed, and users can switch to a browser if they prefer. The feature is available on iOS and Android, and Openvibe plans a future subscription tier. While RSS can track podcasts and YouTube channels, the team says those formats aren't a priority right now.

The change places Openvibe in closer competition with open web aggregators by surfacing popular feeds through a leaderboard. The company also emphasizes a distraction free reading mode and a performance option that reduces image loading. Openvibe is backed by Czech Founders VC, Tensor Ventures, and Automattic, and the feature rollout follows a period of testing with a small user group.

The move signals a broader shift toward all-in-one platforms that blend social streams with traditional news. By weaving RSS into its open web ecosystem, Openvibe aims to reduce app-switching and keep readers within a single interface. Yet this path invites scrutiny over monetization and user trust as the company contemplates a paid tier. If the feature grows, the balance between openness and control will matter as rivals chase similar integration.

For users, the potential payoff is a calmer, more predictable reading environment. For investors and competitors, Openvibe’s next steps will test whether a unified feed can sustain growth without sacrificing experience or privacy.

Highlights

The open web continues to evolve as platforms seek to blend feeds and social streams.