RSS Feed Checker
RSS Feed Checker
RSS Feed Checker
Validate and preview feeds with clarity
A reliable RSS Feed Checker helps you catch feed problems before subscribers, podcast apps, or news readers do. Instead of guessing why a feed won't load, you can inspect the XML, confirm whether it's RSS or Atom, and review the structure in a way that's easy to understand. This is especially useful when you're updating a CMS, migrating a site, or troubleshooting syndication issues that only appear in certain readers.
What this tool checks
The validator starts with XML well-formedness, then moves into feed-specific rules. It looks for the expected root elements, checks whether titles and item structures are present, reviews dates when included, and flags common issues like duplicate links or empty entries. If the feed passes, you also get a practical preview of recent items, including titles, links, dates, and short summaries.
Why it matters
A good Atom validator or feed inspection tool saves time because it turns technical errors into readable feedback. Whether you're testing a live URL or pasted XML from a local draft, this RSS Feed Checker gives you a fast health snapshot without piling on features you don't need.
FAQs
What happens if I provide both a feed URL and pasted XML?
The pasted XML takes priority. That makes testing much easier when you're working on a feed locally or comparing a draft against the live version. The tool should clearly indicate that it is validating the local XML input instead of fetching the URL, so there's no confusion about which source produced the results.
Does this tool only check whether the XML is valid?
No. Well-formed XML is only the first step. A feed can be valid XML and still be a poor or broken RSS or Atom feed. This checker also looks at feed-specific requirements such as the expected root structure, feed or channel titles, item or entry formatting, date fields where they exist, and common quality issues like duplicate links, empty titles, or missing descriptions.
Can it tell me why my feed fails to load in a reader?
Often, yes. If parsing fails, the goal is to return clear, specific messages with line references or field-level detail whenever possible. If the feed parses but still has quality problems, you'll see warnings that point to the likely trouble spots. That gives you something actionable to fix instead of a vague pass-or-fail result.