What are filters in RSS.app, and how do they work?
Filters allow you to customize your RSS feeds by enabling or blocking content based on specific criteria. You can apply them to individual feeds, across all feeds, or entire bundles. Check out our guide on How to filter RSS feeds.
What is the Whitelist filter?
The Whitelist filter ensures that only posts containing specific keywords appear in your feed.
What is the Blacklist filter?
The Blacklist filter blocks posts that contain specific keywords from appearing in your feed. Use it to exclude unwanted content.
Can I filter posts based on multiple keywords?
Yes! You can add multiple keywords to both Whitelist and Blacklist filters to your feeds. The number of keywords you can add depends on your subscription plan.
Can I apply the Whitelist and Blacklist filters at the same time?
Yes, both filters can be active simultaneously. Only posts that match the Whitelist criteria and do not contain any Blacklist keywords will appear in your feed.
Can I remove duplicate posts from my feed?
Yes! The Duplicate Filter removes posts with:
Duplicate descriptions
Duplicate titles
This ensures you only see unique content.
How does the Auto-Hide feature work?
The Auto-Hide feature automatically removes posts that don’t meet specific conditions. You can hide posts that:
Have no images
Have no description
Have no date
Have no secure HTTPS links
Can I set a time limit for how old posts can be?
Yes! The Auto-Hide Older Posts filter allows you to remove posts older than a specific time period, such as days or hours. You can customize the time frame to suit your needs.
Can I remove unnecessary text from post titles?
Yes, the Clean Title filter can remove extra content from post titles, such as:
Website names
Unwanted terms
You can either use the Auto-Cleaner to do this automatically or manually add custom keywords.
Can I add or modify text in posts?
Yes, you can customize posts with the following options:
Replace text
Remove text
Add a prefix (text before the title)
Add a suffix (text after the title)
Replace URLs
Remove URLs
Do filters slow down feed updates?
No, filters do not impact feed update speed. They are processed instantly when fetching new posts, ensuring your feed remains up-to-date.
How many filters can I add?
You can add multiple filters to refine your content, but keep in mind that too many filters may reduce the number of posts displayed. Depending on your plan, you can have up to:
20 keywords in Whitelist/Blacklist for the Basic plan
50 keywords for the Developer plan
200 keywords for the Pro plan
Check out the Pricing Page for the most up-to-date information. If you need more keywords, reach out to us, and we’ll help you find a solution.
Can I apply filters to existing posts in my feed?
Yes, filters apply to all posts, including existing ones in your feed.
Can I filter posts based on a specific website in a bundle?
Yes! You can apply filters based on domains within your bundle:
Whitelist a specific domain (only allow posts from that site).
Blacklist a specific domain (block posts from that site).
This gives you even more control over the content in your bundles.