About Us

Bringing back the joy of independent reading

Blogs Are Back is a privacy-focused RSS reader built for people who want to follow writers, not algorithms. Your feed, your rules.

Our Mission

Reading should be intentional, not algorithmic

We built Blogs Are Back because we believe the web is better when people connect directly with the writers they care about. Social platforms optimized for engagement have made reading feel like work—an endless scroll of content ranked by what keeps you hooked, not what you asked for.

RSS is different. It's simple, open technology that puts you in control. Subscribe to blogs you love, read them in chronological order, and never miss a post. No algorithms deciding what's "relevant." No engagement metrics. Just writing worth reading.

"The best time to start a blog was 10 years ago. The second best time is now."
How It Works

Privacy by architecture

Most apps store your data on their servers. We do things differently.

Local-First Storage

Feed content is cached in your browser using IndexedDB. The posts you read never leave your device.

Optional Sync

Create an account to sync your subscriptions and reading status across devices. Still no content tracking.

Metadata Only

We store which blogs you follow and which posts you've read—but never the content itself.

Our Values

Built on principles that matter

Privacy Without Compromise

Your reading habits are yours alone. We can't see what you read because we designed it that way.

Transparent By Default

No dark patterns, no hidden tracking. We tell you exactly what data we collect and why.

Respect For Your Time

Chronological feeds mean you see posts when they're published, not when an algorithm decides.

Support For Writers

RSS gives writers a direct line to readers. No platform taking a cut or controlling distribution.

Features

Everything you need to read better

Curated Directory

Discover quality blogs from our hand-picked collection.

Any RSS Feed

Follow any blog with an RSS or Atom feed.

Instant Start

No account required. Start reading immediately.

Cross-Device Sync

Optional accounts sync subscriptions across devices.

Read Later

Save posts to read when you have time.

Favorites

Star posts you love for easy access.

Listen Anywhere

Turn any article into an audiobook

Our free text-to-speech feature uses high-quality neural voices to read articles aloud. Perfect for commutes, cooking, or when your eyes need a break.

With support for 70+ languages & dialects and natural-sounding voices, you can listen to content from writers around the world in their native language.

Languages & dialects supported70+
CostFree
Voice qualityNeural (lifelike)
Audio cachingInstant replay

Ready to read differently?

Join thousands of readers who've rediscovered the joy of following their favorite writers directly. No account required to get started.