With the rollout of Inoreader’s new design in October 2024, we introduced a streamlined approach focused on discovering, consuming, and organizing content. As part of this update, we made the decision to sunset several social features due to low usage and limitations in their user experience. These features are no longer available in the new version.
What’s changing?
In the new design, the following social features have been deprecated:
Liking articles
Broadcasting articles to personal channels
Commenting on articles
Mentioning other users in comments
If you’ve already switched to the new version, you may have noticed these features are no longer accessible. However, comments and channels remain available for Team members.
Support for the old version
Social features will continue to be supported in the old Inoreader versionuntil March 31, 2025.
Looking ahead, we’re committed to enhancing Inoreader’s core functionalities and delivering the best possible experience. While this change may take some adjustment, it allows us to focus on features that improve how you discover and organize information.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via the contact form in your Inoreader account.
Thank you for being part of the Inoreader community!
If you’ve made it this far, you’ve probably set up your account, followed your favorite sources, and organized your content neatly. Now it’s time to take the next step and unlock Inoreader’s full potential by building active reading habits that will keep you informed and ahead of the curve! Say goodbye to distractions, endless scrolling, and wasted time. With Inoreader, you can focus on what truly matters for your personal and professional growth.
Here are some tools to help you make active reading a daily habit:
Saved
Think of the Saved section in your tab bar as your personal library. It’s where all your articles for later reading, archived items, annotations, web pages, and tags come together in one convenient place. Found something interesting but don’t have time to read it right away? No problem – just save it for later by clicking the Save button while browsing a feed or folder or after opening an article.
Read later
Your saved items appear in the Read later section of Saved, complete with estimated reading times, progress tracking, and editable metadata. The Continue reading tab lets you pick up right where you left off, and optional email reminders help you stay on top of your reading list.
Archive
Keep your reading list clutter-free by moving finished articles to the Archive. From there, you can restore them to Read later, leave them archived forever, or remove them permanently. You can archive articles manually or use bulk operations (a Pro feature) to select and archive multiple items at once.
Web pages
Go beyond your feeds and save external web pages for future reading. Use the +Add web page button in Inoreader or the browser extension, available for both web and mobile apps.
Annotations & notes
Active reading is about capturing insights, and Inoreader makes that easy. Mark important phrases or paragraphs as you read by selecting the text and clicking the annotation button. You can add comments to specific selections or leave notes on entire articles using the Create note button. All annotations and notes are stored in the Saved section for quick access.
Highlighters
Speed up your reading with highlighters, which help you spot keywords or phrases at a glance. To create them, head to Automate in your tab bar, click Highlighters, and then Create highlighter. It’s an easy way to boost efficiency, especially when handling large volumes of content.
With these tools, you’re ready to master active reading and stay ahead with Inoreader. Want access to even more powerful features? Upgrade to Pro and unlock advanced tools like rules, filters, global search, monitoring feeds, and more!
Now that you’re following your favorite sources in Inoreader, it’s time to organize them for a seamless browsing experience. Inoreader is designed not only to bring you the latest information but also to help you manage it with ease. With our powerful organization and customization features, you can save time and tailor everything to your unique preferences.
Here’s how to make your Inoreader account truly feel like home:
Folders
Group your feeds into folders by topic to keep your reading list neat and organized. To create a folder, open Feeds, click the Create folder button at the top of the sidebar, type a name, and add feeds as needed. Folders will appear in your sidebar, where you can drag and drop feeds in and out, arrange them in any order, and even add a single feed to multiple folders for added flexibility. Pro users can take it further by applying rules and filters to folders and all the sources they contain simultaneously.
Tags
While folders are great for organizing feeds, tags are perfect for labeling individual articles you want to keep forever. To add a tag, click the Add tags button while reading an article, type a new tag name, or select an existing one. You can also add tags while browsing your folders and feeds or use rules (a Pro feature) to tag articles automatically based on criteria you set. Find all your tagged articles under the Saved section in the tab bar, where you can cross-select tags for precise article discovery.
Dashboards
At the top of your tab bar, dashboards offer a personalized, at-a-glance view of your content. Create multiple dashboards with customizable widgets that display tips, relevant updates, trending articles, account stats, and more. Various widgets and layout options give you complete control over your dashboards’ look and functionality. Once you’re happy with it, you can set a dashboard as your starting page. For easy account setup, we recommend using widgets from the Getting started section.
Article view
Enhance your reading experience by customizing how articles are displayed. While viewing a folder or feed, use the buttons in the upper right of the header to adjust layout, sorting, and grouping options. Layout controls the appearance of articles, and you can apply unique layouts to each feed, folder, and tag. Sorting lets you choose between “newest first” or “oldest first,” with “newest first” as the default. You can also group articles by feed or date within folders and tags, creating a helpful visual separation when managing large volumes of unread articles.
Account preferences
As you explore Inoreader, you’ll find endless ways to customize your account. Visit Account and Preferences in your tab bar to adjust color themes, font sizes, optional buttons, and more to match your style. You can also manage your content, set up integrations with other platforms, and access different export options. Experiment with various settings until you find the perfect combination, and create a reading experience that feels tailor-made for you!
Congratulations! By reading this, you’ve made a powerful choice to take back control of your online experience. With Inoreader, you can build your own newsfeed, filtering out the noise and focusing on the content that truly matters to you. In a world flooded with information (and misinformation), that’s no small feat. Inoreader is here to make it easier to stay informed, saving you time and effort. With all your favorite sources in one place, you’ll enjoy a streamlined, personalized reading experience – free from ads, spam, and algorithm-driven feeds.
Here’s chapter one of everything you need to know:
Getting familiar with the interface
To make the most of Inoreader, it helps to understand the main parts of the interface:
Tab bar (on the left): Where you navigate between key sections of your account, including Feeds, Saved, Search, and Preferences.
Sidebar (next to tab bar): Updates dynamically based on your current section in the tab bar and displays relevant content, options, and tools.
Reading panel (on the right): Where your articles appear as you add feeds, offering a clean and distraction-free reading space.
Adding your first feeds
Feeds are at the core of your Inoreader experience. Here’s how to start adding them:
Go to Add feed (+) in the tab bar.
Choose from a wide range of source types, including websites, Google News alerts, Facebook pages, Reddit feeds, Telegram channels, newsletters, and more.
Enter a name or URL and follow the on-screen prompts to add a feed.
If you’re coming from another service, like Feedly, use the Import feeds option in the sidebar to quickly transfer your sources. Unsure where to start? Check out our featured collections in the Website section, or use hashtags (e.g., #rss) to discover feeds bytopic. Once added, you can view feeds individually or combine them all in the Newsfeed under Feeds.
Searching for articles
With feeds set up, you’re ready to explore Inoreader’s powerful search tools:
Main search: Click Search in the tab bar (1) to find articles across your account or use global search to browse all public feeds (a Pro feature). Use filters (2) and the advanced query builder (3) to refine your searches.
Contextual search: When viewing a specific feed you follow, use the search bar at the top (1) to locate articles within it and use filters (2) to specify conditions.
Syncing across devices
Stay connected wherever you go. Inoreader works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile. Use our web version at www.inoreader.com or download the iOS and Android apps. All changes sync automatically across devices, keeping your feeds and preferences up-to-date.
With these basics in place, you’re ready to make Inoreader your go-to reading tool. Unlock Inoreader’s full potential with the next part of our onboarding series, which will help you organize your content and customize your account!
After months of hard work, testing, breaking, fixing, and rebuilding, the cat is finally out of the bag. The brand-new Inoreader is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you! Our latest major update marks a significant milestone for our team, and we’ve done our best to bring you a fresh and modern interface with new and updated features to enhance your experience.
Why a redesign?
It’s been a while since our last major update, and we recognize that during this time, both the digital landscape and our users’ needs have evolved. Over the past few years, we’ve rolled out many new features that we felt needed to be organized and integrated into a cohesive experience. As we’ve grown alongside our community, we’ve listened to your feedback and observed how you interact with our platform. Our goal has always been to make content discovery, consumption, and distribution seamless and enjoyable.
With this redesign, we’ve reimagined Inoreader’s UI to provide intuitive and user-friendly solutions at every step. We’ve modernized our interface, making it sleeker and more visually appealing while ensuring it remains easy to navigate. We’ve put considerable effort into preserving the familiarity and usability of features from the previous design so you can feel right at home in this new environment. Whether you’re a long-time power user or new to Inoreader, we believe these changes will significantly improve your workflows and make managing your content a breeze. Read on to learn what’s in store with this major release!
Modern and responsive interface
The first thing you’ll probably notice is Inoreader’s sleek new look. All themes have been updated with refreshed brand colors, offering a more visually appealing and cohesive experience. Enhanced components, including dialogues, menus, and other elements, provide a more intuitive and user-friendly interface. We’ve also dedicated significant effort to developing a responsive mobile experience, allowing you to transition your entire workflow to your phone without sacrificing functionality.
New tab bar and dynamic sidebar
Navigating Inoreader has become easier than ever with the new tab bar and dynamic sidebar. These features provide quick and easy access to all key sections of your account, including dashboards, feeds, saved items, Team spaces, automations, and dedicated tabs for searching articles and adding feeds. The intuitive layout helps you find what you need at a glance, ensuring you can effortlessly switch between sections while saving valuable time and effort.
Enhanced custom dashboards
Our redesigned dashboards offer improved customization with various new and updated widgets. Choose a layout to showcase essential content at a glance, creating a personalized space that meets your preferences. Key updates include new onboarding widgets to assist users during account setup, content widgets to highlight the most relevant articles, and data widgets to track your reading habits and feed performance, enabling effective usage monitoring.
A new hub for your saved items
The new Saved section redefines how you organize your personal library in Inoreader. It’s the central hub for articles saved to read later, archived items, annotations, and tags – all in one place. Enjoy a new article view featuring estimated reading times, progress tracking, and editable metadata for easier content management. The Continue reading tab lets you pick up right where you left off. To keep your reading list clutter-free, move articles you’ve read but would like to keep to the new Archive. With the ability to cross-select tags, discovering relevant content is just a few clicks away. Additionally, saving articles and external pages from the web is extremely easy, either through the Add web page button inside Inoreader or via the browser extension, available for the web and all apps.
More control with content filters
The recent updates to content filters are designed to save you time and effort by enabling you to apply filters to entire folders. This enhancement simplifies content management while reducing filter limitations. Additionally, you can now view items removed by your filters through the new Filters dashboard in the Automate section. Simply click on the number displayed under Removed today to access a log of all removed articles, giving you greater visibility and control.
Improved article search
Finding the content you need is now more efficient with our enhanced search functionality. The new contextual search allows you to seamlessly search within feeds, folders, and other sections of your account. Additionally, the dedicated article-only search engine in the tab bar simplifies finding specific content, whether from publicly available sources or within your own account.
Convenient audio player
Our background audio player also has a sleek new design. You can now access it directly from your tab bar and enjoy listening to articles and podcasts while browsing or multitasking. Easily add items to your queue from any feed, folder, or article, and rearrange your playlist on the go for a seamless listening experience.
YouTube feed updates
We have made some significant improvements to how you interact with YouTube content on Inoreader. You can now filter out videos under 60 seconds, with Shorts easily identifiable by a distinct icon in your feeds. Additionally, you can view video durations and identify live videos, whether scheduled or ongoing, at a glance. These updates give you more control and a clearer overview of your YouTube content.
Refreshed Teams interface
The Teams section of Inoreader has undergone a complete redesign, now featuring separate tabs for essential areas such as Activity, Members, Digests, Folders, Channels, Tags, Organization, and Billing. These updates are further enhanced by new features like shared annotations to facilitate collaboration and email digest logs for easy access to past issues with detailed metadata.
Other improvements
In addition to these major updates, we’ve made some smaller changes to enhance your overall experience:
Preferences section: Now includes a convenient search bar, helping you quickly locate and customize settings to suit your reading habits.
Mark as read and hide: This optional setting lets you mark articles as read and hide them with a single (X) button. To enable it, go to Preferences > Settings > Article listing and check the box next to Mark as read and hide.
Show updated items only: A new button toggles between showing all or only unread sections in the sidebar, available separately for feeds and tags.
Resizable sidebar: Adjust the width of your sidebar to fit your browsing preferences for a more comfortable experience.
No more ads: The Free plan no longer contains ads, providing a cleaner view that allows you to focus on what matters most.
We hope these updates ensure a smooth and personalized workflow for your needs.
A big thank you!
To conclude this lengthy post on a warm note, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our users for your continued support, patience, and feedback throughout the redesign process. Your insights, ideas, and suggestions have played a crucial role in shaping the new Inoreader experience, and we truly hope you enjoy the enhancements we’ve made. As we move forward, we’ll be listening closely to your feedback and addressing any minor bugs that may arise in the coming weeks. If you have any thoughts or reports to share, please reach out through the feedback form in your Inoreader account. Thank you for being a part of our community!
Picture this: You’re commuting on the subway, soaring high in the clouds, or hiking in the mountains without internet coverage. You’re craving some quality reading time, and now, with Inoreader, you’ve got a better way to do just that!
Our latest update brings more freedom to your reading experience. Now, more sections of your mobile app are available for offline reading, no matter where you are. You can browse your selected feeds, folders, tags, annotations, and saved articles on the go. What’s more, you can manage your content offline by assigning tags, saving articles for later, or marking them as read. All changes will sync with your account once you’re back online.
And here’s the best part – the app continuously downloads new articles in the background (depending on your settings), ensuring you’ll always have access to the latest and freshest content, even offline!
Activating offline mode
Enabling offline mode in the Inoreader app is now more convenient than ever! Thanks to our latest update, you can open a section of your account, like a folder, and tap the new download button in the upper right corner of the screen. And just like that, the section is now available offline! If you want to configure your settings, tap the icon again.
For those who prefer the traditional method, you can still swipe right next to the desired section on iOS or long-press it on Android. Then, select “Make offline,” adjust your settings, and click “Done.” When viewing these sections in the sidebar, you’ll spot a blue arrow indicating that offline mode is up and running.
Articles available for offline reading are marked with a special icon. This ensures that when you browse through the ‘All articles’ section, you can effortlessly identify which pieces have been downloaded and are available offline. What’s more, this information gets updated in real-time. So, for example, if you’ve enabled offline mode for your ‘Read later’ section, any article you save for later will be instantly synced, and the indicator will immediately appear.
Please note that offline mode is a Pro feature that requires app version 7.7 to work. Don’t miss out – upgrade now to unlock it and take your reading experience to the next level!
In a fast-paced corporate landscape, efficiency and security are key. Managing employee accounts across various platforms can be a time-consuming task, not to mention it could open your organization up to security vulnerabilities. That’s why we’re happy to introduce our latest feature developed especially for Enterprise clients – SAML-based Single Sign-On (SSO). Keep reading to discover its full benefits!
Understanding Single Sign-On
For those new to the concept, Single Sign-On (SSO) is a centralized authentication process commonly used by larger organizations. It allows users to access multiple applications with just one set of login credentials, like a digital passport to all essential corporate tools and services.
Streamlining account management
With SSO, users can easily navigate through various platforms without the hassle of remembering multiple passwords. For larger organizations with multiple employees or contractors, this means no more juggling accounts and worrying about unauthorized access. Once an employee’s rights are revoked centrally, they lose access to all connected systems simultaneously, giving employers peace of mind.
Introducing SAML SSO
Our SAML SSO feature operates similarly to familiar login methods like Google or Apple login but is tailored for a corporate environment. The key to SAML SSO lies in the user’s email domain, which determines their identity provider (IdP) and corresponding Team in Inoreader.
Two authentication flows
We offer two primary authentication flows for SAML SSO: SP-initiated and IdP-initiated. With the SP-initiated one, users begin the login process on our website, whereas the IdP-initiated one allows them to start directly from their corporate login portal, ensuring flexibility and ease of use.
Configuring SSO
Configuring SSO for your Team is easy. Team admins can access the Single Sign-On configuration through the Team dashboard by clicking the dropdown menu under the Team’s name and selecting Manage SSO. Then, they should simply follow the prompts to complete the setup, save their settings, and start enjoying the benefits of SSO. After the initial configuration, admins can use the Inoreader Single Sign-On URL to configure their IdP-initiated flow.
Logging in with SSO
Logging in with SSO is as simple as entering your corporate email on our dedicated SSO login page. Once authenticated through your IdP, you’ll be redirected back to Inoreader, ready to dive into your Team’s content.
Important considerations
While SSO offers unparalleled convenience and security, there are a few things to keep in mind:
Only Team owners can modify the SSO configuration.
Enabling SSO deactivates Inoreader authentication for all Team members except the Team admin, who retains the option to use it for emergency access.
Once configured, new signups from your company domain will only be permitted via SSO. Team invitations are disabled, and all pending invites are deleted.
If there are Team members using a different email domain, enabling SSO will lock them out of the Team. In such instances, you can contact our support to update their emails, or they can make the changes before the admin enables SSO for the entire Team.
Users authenticated with SSO will have their browser sessions expire after 30 minutes upon closing the Inoreader tab. This measure ensures constant re-authentication in case of revoked rights.
Team admins will need to manually remove users from the Team if they are no longer part of the company. Otherwise, they will still occupy a slot in your Team plan, as Inoreader cannot distinguish between temporary or permanent access disablement.
Disabling SSO for a Team will reactivate Inoreader authentication for all members. If they have previously signed up via SSO, they will need to use the password reset function to create new passwords and log into their accounts.
A step towards enhanced efficiency
At Inoreader, we’re committed to providing solutions that empower our clients. With SSO, we’re simplifying account management and improving how Teams work together. Say goodbye to scattered user data and hello to a secure and efficient workflow with SAML Single Sign-On!
Ready to get started?
Take advantage of SSO’s power within your organization! Visit your Team dashboard to set up SSO and experience seamless account management like never before. Still not in a Team?
Note: Please be aware that the SSO login method is currently unavailable for Inoreader’s mobile apps. We’re working diligently to bring this functionality to all platforms soon.
Bluesky, the exclusive microblogging social media platform featuring Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey on its board of directors, has taken a big leap toward connecting its invite-only community with the broader public. Now, you can easily follow individual Bluesky users through RSS feeds in Inoreader. Here’s everything you need to know:
How to follow a Bluesky user in Inoreader?
Following a Bluesky user on Inoreader is simple – just copy and paste the link to their profile into the search bar, and Inoreader will discover the user’s personal RSS feed for you. For example, let’s try it with crypto researcher & critic Molly White’s profile URL:
The feed links are embedded in each Bluesky user’s profile, making them easily discoverable by RSS browser extensions. If you’re using Inoreader’s browser extension, it will automatically detect a user’s RSS feed, enabling you to follow it while viewing the profile in your browser.
Restrictions
It’s important to note some limitations apply to Bluesky RSS feeds. Currently, they only include posts that are public by default and do not require a login. Bluesky users can restrict post visibility, preventing these posts from appearing on their personal RSS feed.
Additionally, Bluesky RSS feeds don’t display embedded links in text posts. To access the links, you’ll need to navigate to the original post on Bluesky, which can be a little inconvenient.
With Bluesky making significant strides in accessibility, it will be interesting to observe if the platform gains popularity and eventually opens its doors to the public. Filling the void left by post-Musk Twitter is a formidable challenge, so we’ll keep a close eye on Bluesky and their next moves.
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