powRSS

Discover the independent web

powRSS is a public RSS feed aggregator with a mission to support the open, independent web. The list of known sites is curated manually through submissions from our readers.

The feed features daily updates with the latest from independent blogs and websites to help you discover a different side of the web.

FAQ

How does powRSS work?

The powRSS feed aggregator is inspired by projects like the CAPCOM aggregator for Gemini and Bongusta for Gopherspace. It parses a list of RSS feeds submitted by its readers and generates a daily feed with the latest updates in each site going back a month.

Up to 100 sites are selected each month, with every month showing different sites to provide all sites a fair chance of being discovered.

You can find more information about the background of the project here.

How do I join powRSS?

Submit your site! powRSS highlights personal blogs, tiny publications, and independent sites with an RSS feed. Think:

• Thoughtful writing (essays, stories, reflections)
• Tech blogs, digital gardening, learning in public
• Personal websites and homepages
• Blogs on Bear, Neocities, Ghost, Write.as, or your own domain

You can send it via e-mail or fill out the form in the join section.

E-mail address: join@powrss.com

What’s an RSS feed?

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a web feed readable by computers. A web feed is a file on your website used for providing readers with frequently updated content. When your website has an update like a new blog post, readers can receive the update in a feed aggregator like powRSS.

With RSS, subscribing doesn’t need email! You won’t be asked to give away your email address to any blog or site, and that site won’t be able to sell your data to anyone. RSS simply visits or opens the blog’s RSS file and checks for new writings or media, and will show it to you in a human-readable way.

Here are some more resources with good explanations:

• What is RSS? - Ali Reza Hayati
• How do RSS feeds work - RSS.com
• How to use RSS - Jacob W. Smith
• Repurposing RSS - Inoreader
• AboutFeeds.com - Matt Webb

Support powRSS

If powRSS adds value to your daily reading and helps you discover content you enjoy, consider supporting the project. Your contributions help maintain and improve the platform, ensuring it remains a clutter-free space for content discovery.

Thank you for supporting powRSS and the independent web.