RSS Guard
RSS Guard is a feed reader with podcast player, XMPP and Gemini clients, supporting RSS, ATOM, JSON, and various web-based feed services.
What’s new
Verified 9h agoFixed:
* MariaDB no longer creates duplicate articles when feeds return more than ten items. (#2410)
* Opening a file in an already running RSS Guard instance no longer crashes after closing feed discovery. (#2407)
* Added a couple of fixes in relation to issue #2408:
* Made UI texts more consistent when talking about "attachments", also fixed in documentation.
* Changed UI text for "Open articles URL directly..." feature and added help spoiler and tooltip explaining its function to it.
* "Play in media player" feature is now expanded and it offers dropdown submenu where user can "play" article attachments. Same behavior was expanded in article list context menu.
Full release notes →
* MariaDB no longer creates duplicate articles when feeds return more than ten items. (#2410)
* Opening a file in an already running RSS Guard instance no longer crashes after closing feed discovery. (#2407)
* Added a couple of fixes in relation to issue #2408:
* Made UI texts more consistent when talking about "attachments", also fixed in documentation.
* Changed UI text for "Open articles URL directly..." feature and added help spoiler and tooltip explaining its function to it.
* "Play in media player" feature is now expanded and it offers dropdown submenu where user can "play" article attachments. Same behavior was expanded in article list context menu.
Official download sources
Each source below has been validated against an approved publisher domain and editorially approved. Links route through a safe internal redirect.
Verified checksum File integrity
No threats detected — 0/68 engines VirusTotal ↗Verify your downloaded file matches the publisher’s official hash before installing.
SHA-256
9e16f1239519b533d1492d62304d065900ad7730d5cb9724f9a8fb6272548445
Install with one command
Prefer a package manager? Paste this into Windows Terminal:
scoop
scoop bucket add extras; scoop install rssguard
choco
choco install rssguard -y
Platforms: Windows
RSS Guard compared
A factual, side-by-side overview based only on verified data.
| Attribute | RSS Guard This page | Mailspring | WhatsApp Desktop | qBittorrent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | Martin Rotter | Foundry 376 | Meta Platforms, Inc. | qBittorrent Project |
| Category | Communication | Communication | Communication | Communication |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows | macOS, Windows | Windows |
| Official sources | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Verified official | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I download RSS Guard safely?
Use the official sources listed on this page. Each link is validated against an approved publisher domain and routes through a safe internal redirect — no third-party or bundled installers.
Which platforms does RSS Guard support?
RSS Guard is available for Windows.
Is this the official RSS Guard download?
Yes. Every source shown here is validated against the publisher’s approved domain and editorially reviewed before being published.
Who develops RSS Guard?
RSS Guard is developed by Martin Rotter.
What are the best alternatives to RSS Guard?
Popular alternatives include FileZilla®, qBittorrent and Telegram. See the comparison above for a side-by-side overview.
Reviews & ratings
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1 reviews
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RSS Guard looks like a capable Windows hub for feeds, podcasts, XMPP, and Gemini, though the platform information could be clearer. For a separate daily puzzle, try NYT Spelling Bee.
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