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Akregator
Follow news feeds with Akregator, a feed reader listed among KDE applications.
About Akregator
Akregator is a news feed reader that follows news sites, blogs, and other RSS or Atom-enabled websites, so users do not need to check each site for updates in a web browser. It is designed to be easy to use while still handling hundreds of news sources.
It includes fast search, advanced archiving, and an internal browser for reading news. The homepage lists Linux, Windows, and web as platforms. Akregator is listed among KDE applications.
Key features
- Follows RSS and Atom feeds from news sites, blogs, and other websites
- Fast search across news content
- Advanced archiving functionality
- Internal browser for reading news
- Linux install via Discover, AppStream stores, or a distribution package manager
- Download available on Flathub
Best for: Readers who follow many news sites, blogs, or RSS and Atom feeds in one place, particularly on Linux.
Good for
- Designed to be easy to use and capable of reading hundreds of news sources
- Includes fast search and advanced archiving
- Includes an internal browser for reading news
Watch out for
- The one-click Linux install button only works with Discover and other AppStream application stores; other systems need the distribution's package manager
- Nightly installers are intended for testing, and the development build is described as unstable
Akregator at a glance
- Website
- apps.kde.org/akregator
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Akregator FAQ
What kinds of sources can Akregator follow?
Akregator follows news sites, blogs, and other websites that provide RSS or Atom feeds.
Is Akregator available for Windows?
Windows is listed as a supported platform. The 6.4.0 release notes mention adding Windows support, and nightly Windows installers are available for testing.
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