How to add RSS Feed to a Plone website

Embed RSS Feed on Plone

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Create a RSS Feed add-on for Plone on Common Ninja

First, create a Plone RSS Feed add-on on Common Ninja. On the add-ons catalog, find the RSS Feed and enter the Editor.

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Save the RSS Feed add-on

When you're done creating the RSS Feed add-on, click on the Save Changes button at the right top corner of the editor. If you don't have an account on Common Ninja, you'll have to register first.

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Copy the RSS Feed Embed Code

When you're ready to add the RSS Feed add-on to your Plone website, click the Add To Website button at the top bar of the Editor. On the window that opens, click the Copy Icon to copy the add-on embed code. In the next steps, you will paste this code into your Plone website.

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Paste the code to your Plone website’s HTML field.

Next, go to your Plone website editor and find the HTML field. It is most likely in the form of an HTML/Code widget or module which you can find on the Plone’s editor. Add it to your page, and paste the RSS Feed Embed Code you’ve copied before to the HTML field. Save and update, and that’s it, you should have Common Ninja’s RSS Feed add-on on your Plone website.

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Alternative Method 1: Through the HTML option in the text’s editing area.

If you can't find the HTML/Code widget or module, there's another way to put Common Ninja’s RSS Feed add-on on your Plone add-on. You can just add the code to a special HTML section in the text editor.

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Alternative Method 2: Add it directly to your Plone website’s HTML code.

If you're having trouble finding a widget or a special part in your text editor where you can add the Embed Code, you can try a different way to add the RSS Feed add-on to your Plone website. You can do this by putting it straight into your Plone website's HTML code.

Why Use This Widget

Use the RSS Feed widget when you want your site to stay updated automatically with content from one or more sources. Whether you publish a blog, curate industry news, or share partner updates, an RSS feed brings new posts into a structured section without manual copying. This keeps pages fresh and increases the chance that returning visitors find something new. It is ideal for homepages, resource hubs, and niche communities that depend on regular updates. The feed format helps users scan headlines quickly and click into what matters. By surfacing ongoing content streams, you strengthen relevance, improve engagement, and reduce the work required to maintain active looking pages.

This tutorial was written by the Common Ninja product team, creators of interactive, no-code widgets for Plone website. Common Ninja helps over 500,000 users build engaging online experiences without coding.