News Blur
NewsBlur is a personal news reader for following publications and discussing stories with other readers.
About News Blur
NewsBlur is a personal news reader for following RSS feeds and discussing stories with other readers. It shows the original site layout, filters stories based on likes and dislikes, and supports tagging, full-text search, saved searches, email newsletters, and YouTube channels.
This entry covers the open-source repository for self-hosting with Docker and Docker Compose. The hosted version at newsblur.com is limited to 64 sites, while self-hosting requires running services including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
Key features
- Train feeds to highlight liked stories and hide disliked stories
- Read feeds in original site view with Grid, List, Split, Magazine layouts
- Share stories on public blurblog with world or friends-only visibility
- Search full text across subscriptions and save searches as feeds
- Follow email newsletters and YouTube channels without RSS
- Expand truncated RSS items and view story change history
Best for: Readers who follow multiple publications and want feed filtering, story sharing, and a self-hosting option.
Good for
- Repository allows self-hosting with control over your data
- Works with third-party apps including Reeder, ReadKit, and Unread
- Provides iOS, macOS, and Android apps with dark mode
Watch out for
- Hosted version at newsblur.com limited to 64 sites
- Self-hosting requires Docker, Docker Compose, and multiple backing services
- Local install uses a self-signed certificate that triggers a browser warning
News Blur at a glance
- Category
- Productivity › RSS Readers
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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News Blur FAQ
How do I self-host NewsBlur?
Install Docker and Docker Compose, clone the repository, run make, then visit https://localhost and bypass the self-signed certificate warning.
What is the site limit on newsblur.com?
The source states use at newsblur.com is limited to up to 64 sites.
What software does self-hosted NewsBlur use?
It is a Django application using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, Celery, and Node.js services, with Elasticsearch optional for search.
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