RSS in 2026

Current-state coverage of RSS: who still uses the format, what changed after consumer feed readers declined, and which industries depend on it today. Written for readers deciding whether RSS is still worth building on. Includes comparisons with platform APIs and newsletters, and practical notes on feed discovery and reliability.

Are RSS Feeds Still Used in 2026? Who Uses Them and Why

Updated: 2026-09-26

Every couple of years someone announces that RSS is dead. The announcement has been made so many times that it has become a gen...