Openvibe, the app known for consolidating posts from decentralized and alternative social networks such as Bluesky, Mastodon, Threads, and Nostr, has introduced support for RSS feeds and allowed users to follow them directly within the platform. The update allows users to follow updates from news sites and blogs directly within the platform, positioning Openvibe as both a social media and content aggregator.
RSS – an open standard for subscribing to automatic updates from websites- has long been used by dedicated newsreader apps. These are most often used for things like podcasts or news feeds, enabling users to import a feed into a platform of their choice without said feed having to be signed up to, created on, or connected to the platform officially. By integrating the technology, Openvibe eliminates the need for users to switch between separate RSS readers, websites, and social platforms to keep up with information sources.
The move places the startup in more direct competition with other aggregation tools like Tapestry, Feeeed, and Surf, each of which also blends social content with broader web tracking. CEO Matej Svancer said that RSS support had always been part of Openvibe’s long-term roadmap, but high user demand pushed it forward in the development schedule.
Users can add RSS feeds individually, select from Openvibe’s recommended sources, or import OPML files from other readers. Feeds can appear in the main home feed, a dedicated RSS section, or be grouped into custom feeds. For news and blogs, articles open in a distraction-free reading mode, with the option to switch to a browser view. A “Performance Mode” can disable image previews to reduce data usage.
Ahead of launch, the company tested the feature with over 100 users, who collectively added more than 4,000 feeds. The update is available now on iOS and Android. While the app remains free, Openvibe plans to introduce a subscription model in the future. The company is backed by Czech Founders VC, Tensor Ventures, and Automattic.
