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Before you follow and organize RSS feeds with Inoreader #
This workflow uses ordinary RSS subscriptions, folders, and article tags. Pro's newsletters, web feeds, and automated rules are separate features. The free plan allows 150 RSS subscriptions, according to the current plan page.
For an original example, we'll collect the Mozilla blog and the Inoreader blog in one folder. Use the website addresses https://blog.mozilla.org/ and https://www.inoreader.com/blog/, then inspect the sources offered. A large site may publish more than one feed; choose the section you actually want.
1. Open Add feed and find the first source #
In the web account's tab bar, select Add feed. Choose Website, then enter a website name or URL. Inoreader's getting-started documentation confirms the source search and addition workflow.
Start with the Mozilla blog address. Inspect the feed name and recent article titles before following the offered source. You should see a collection that matches the blog or section you intended, not an unrelated site with a similar name.
The result depends on what feeds the publisher provides. If several sections appear, choose one for the sample folder. You can add another later without making the first setup crowded.
2. Add the second source and inspect its articles #
Return to Add feed, choose Website, and enter the Inoreader blog address. Follow the matching source through the on-screen prompts.
Open Feeds in the tab bar and select one of the new sources in the sidebar. You should see article titles in the reading panel. Open a title and check that its publisher and date match the source you wanted.
An empty list doesn't always mean the reader failed. Some feeds contain only a small recent window, and a publisher may not have posted lately. Open the original website before repeatedly adding the same source.
3. Create a folder and group the sources #
Under Feeds, click Create folder at the top of the sidebar. Name it Web reading, then place the two sources in it. The official organization instructions document dragging sources into and out of folders.
Select Web reading. The reading panel should now contain articles from the grouped sources. Open each source separately if you want to confirm that both are contributing.
Use a name that says why the sources belong together. A folder called Client accessibility is easier to understand later than Folder 2. Keep a general-news source out of a focused project folder unless you want all its articles in that queue.
4. Adjust the article view for the folder #
With Web reading open, use the layout, sorting, and grouping controls in the upper-right header. Inoreader documents separate layouts for feeds, folders, and tags, plus newest-first and oldest-first sorting.
Choose a compact presentation when you mainly scan titles. Use a fuller layout when excerpts and images help you decide what to read. After changing it, open an article with a longer title and check that the text is comfortable on your screen.
For a chronological catch-up, oldest-first can help you work through a short folder. For checking what's new, newest-first is usually easier. Neither choice requires you to finish every article before closing the reader.
5. Tag one article and find it again #
While reading an article you want to retain, click Add tags. Create a tag such as Website ideas, or select an existing tag. Open Saved in the tab bar and select the tag to confirm that the article appears.
Folders organize sources; tags organize individual articles. In the sample, Web reading keeps collecting new posts, while Website ideas gathers only the pieces you choose. This avoids turning the whole incoming queue into a reference archive.
Use the article's original URL when you need to share or cite it outside the reader. A saved tag helps you find the material; it doesn't transfer the publisher's rights or remove access restrictions.
6. Check the folder after a new post arrives #
Return when one of the sample sources publishes something new. Open Feeds, then Web reading, and confirm that the new title appears under the expected source. Open Saved and make sure your tagged article is still easy to find.
If you also use the mobile app, sign into the same account and inspect the folder there. You should be able to recognize the same sources and organization. Compare source names before assuming an article-count difference means subscriptions were lost.
Known problems and fixes #
A website's RSS page doesn't show any posts
A July 2026 reader discussion started with a sports site's RSS directory, which linked to separate category feeds. Use the actual feed link from the publisher's RSS page, then inspect its recent items. If that category feed is empty, choose another working publisher feed or contact the site; adding its directory page repeatedly won't create articles.
A Reddit source temporarily stops updating
In a May 2025 Inoreader discussion, readers described temporary blocking and rate limits. Wait before retrying, then check the original source. Don't repeatedly refresh or recreate the subscription to force requests through. For a time-sensitive item, visit the publisher directly while the reader catches up.
Troubleshooting table #
| Problem | What to check | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Search finds several sources | Publisher and section names | Follow the section whose recent titles match your goal |
| RSS directory adds no articles | Whether the address is a feed or a list of feed links | Copy the publisher's actual category feed URL |
| A folder is empty | Whether sources were placed in it | Inspect each source, then group it under the folder |
| Article text is shortened | Whether the publisher supplies excerpts | Open the original page for the complete article |
| A feed stops updating | Original feed, publisher activity, and service status | Wait for temporary errors; replace an obsolete URL from the publisher |
| A saved article is hard to find | Tag spelling and chosen account | Open Saved and select the tag used in step 5 |
Variations #
Bring a feed list from another reader
Use Import feeds in the sidebar, as documented in the onboarding page, with an OPML export from your old reader. Check a small folder first. An OPML list mainly transfers sources and organization; saved articles and reading history can need separate attention.
Follow a site without RSS
Inoreader Pro has Web feed under Add feed. Its web-feed documentation describes loading a website and selecting links. This is a paid variation that depends on the page structure. A redesign can change what it collects, so check the resulting titles before treating it as a dependable project source.
Use a different client or reader
NetNewsWire can connect Apple devices to a supported service account. Feedly is another hosted reader if its layout and free limits better match your habits.
Completion checklist #
- Both followed sources match the intended publishers.
Web readingcontains the sources and displays their articles.- The folder's reading layout is comfortable on your screen.
Website ideascontains the selected article under Saved.- New posts can be identified under the correct source.
- Any Pro feature you choose is included in your account's plan.
Next steps #
Compare Feedly and Inoreader, review the free RSS reader shortlist, or browse Inoreader alternatives. The Inoreader listing links to the official service.
