NetNewsWire for MAC
Free, open-source RSS reader for Mac: follow your favourite blogs and news sites, with syncing, reader view and keyboard shortcuts.
NetNewsWire Overview
NetNewsWire is a free and open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad. It shows you new articles from your favourite blogs and news sites and keeps track of what you have read. Instead of going from site to site in your browser, or relying on social media algorithms, you subscribe to the feeds you want and NetNewsWire brings the news to you. It is fast, stable and accessible, with a clean three-pane window that feels at home on the Mac.
You can keep feeds on your Mac alone or sync them through iCloud, Feedbin, Feedly, BazQux, Inoreader, NewsBlur, The Old Reader or FreshRSS. A Safari extension makes adding feeds easy, and smart feeds such as Today and All Unread help you catch up quickly. NetNewsWire is made by Brent Simmons and contributors and released under the MIT license. Version 7.2.1 needs macOS 15 or later and runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Key Features
NetNewsWire makes reading the web calm and quick.
- Feeds you choose: subscribe to blogs and news sites, with no algorithm deciding for you.
- Syncing: iCloud, Feedbin, Feedly, BazQux, Inoreader, NewsBlur, The Old Reader and FreshRSS.
- Reader view: read full articles in a clean, distraction-free layout.
- Smart feeds: Today, All Unread and Starred collect what matters.
- Keyboard navigation: single-key shortcuts for fast reading.
- Folders and search: organise feeds and find any article.
- Safari extension: add the feed of the page you are on in one click.
- OPML and sharing: import and export feed lists, and share to Mail, Notes, Messages and more.
What’s New in Version 7.2.1
NetNewsWire 7.2.1 fixes layout bugs.
- Fixed a navigated-to row that could appear under the column headers in column layout
- Fixed scroller hiding and showing that could disturb the sidebar layout
- Added magnet as an allowed link scheme
NetNewsWire FAQ
Is NetNewsWire free?
Yes. NetNewsWire is free and open source under the MIT license.
Which macOS version does NetNewsWire need?
NetNewsWire 7.2.1 needs macOS 15 or later.
Does NetNewsWire run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. It is a universal app that runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
What is an RSS reader?
An RSS reader collects new articles from the websites you subscribe to and shows them in one place, so you do not have to visit each site to see what is new.
Can NetNewsWire sync between my Mac and iPhone?
Yes. It syncs through iCloud or a feed service such as Feedbin, Feedly, Inoreader, NewsBlur, BazQux, The Old Reader or FreshRSS. NetNewsWire is also available for iPhone and iPad.
How do I add a feed to NetNewsWire?
Paste a website address into the Add Feed window and NetNewsWire finds its feed, or use the Safari extension to add the feed of the page you are viewing.
Can I import my feeds from another reader?
Yes. NetNewsWire imports and exports OPML files, the standard format for feed lists.
Does NetNewsWire have a dark mode?
Yes. It supports Dark Mode, and you can choose between article themes.
Can I install NetNewsWire with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask netnewswire.
Where does the NetNewsWire download on netnewswire.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official NetNewsWire website at https://netnewswire.com/. netnewswire.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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