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How to Embed an RSS Feed on WordPress

Add a live RSS widget to your WordPress site in minutes — using a plugin, a shortcode, or Brevofeed's embeddable widget.

What is an RSS Widget?

An RSS widget pulls live content from any RSS feed URL and displays it on your WordPress site. It updates automatically whenever the source publishes new content — no manual editing required. Common uses include showing your latest blog posts in a sidebar, displaying industry news on a resources page, or syndicating partner content.

Option 1: WordPress Built-In RSS Widget

WordPress ships with a basic RSS widget you can add without installing anything. It supports a single feed and basic display options.

  1. 1Go to Appearance > Widgets in your WordPress admin
  2. 2Find the 'RSS' widget in the widget list
  3. 3Drag it to your desired sidebar or widget area
  4. 4Paste your RSS feed URL into the 'Enter the RSS feed URL here' field
  5. 5Set a title, choose how many items to show, and optionally display author and date
  6. 6Click Save

Option 2: Plugin — WP RSS Aggregator

For more control — multiple feeds, filtering, custom templates — the WP RSS Aggregator plugin is the most widely used solution.

  1. 1Go to Plugins > Add New and search for 'WP RSS Aggregator'
  2. 2Install and activate the plugin
  3. 3Navigate to RSS Aggregator > Feed Sources and add your feed URLs
  4. 4Use the shortcode [wp-rss-aggregator] on any page or post to display feeds
  5. 5Adjust display settings under RSS Aggregator > Settings

Option 3: Brevofeed Embed (Works With Any Theme)

Brevofeed gives you a fully styled, responsive RSS widget with one script tag. It works with any WordPress theme — including Elementor, Divi, and block themes — without touching your theme files.

  1. 1Sign up at brevofeed.com and add your RSS feed URL
  2. 2Customize your widget: choose Cards, List, or Ticker layout
  3. 3Set your brand colors and number of items to display
  4. 4Copy your unique embed code (a single script tag)
  5. 5In WordPress, add a Custom HTML block or widget wherever you want the feed
  6. 6Paste the embed code and save — the widget appears immediately
<!-- Paste this wherever you want the RSS widget to appear -->
<script src="https://brevofeed.com/widget/YOUR_EMBED_KEY.js" async></script>

Styling Your Feed Widget

With the built-in widget, styling is limited to what your theme provides. With WP RSS Aggregator you can add custom CSS. With Brevofeed, all styling is handled in the dashboard — no CSS knowledge needed. You can match your brand colors, set font sizes, add borders, and control spacing through point-and-click controls.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does WordPress have a built-in RSS widget?
Yes. WordPress includes a basic RSS widget under Appearance > Widgets. It displays items from a single feed and supports limited customization. For multiple feeds, filtering, or custom styling, a plugin or Brevofeed is a better choice.
Will an RSS widget slow down my WordPress site?
The built-in widget and most plugins fetch feed data synchronously, which can add latency. Brevofeed widgets load asynchronously — they never block your page from rendering, so your Core Web Vitals are unaffected.
Can I show multiple RSS feeds in one widget?
The built-in WordPress widget only supports one feed at a time. WP RSS Aggregator and Brevofeed both support combining multiple feeds into a single widget, sorted by publish date.
Does Brevofeed work with page builders like Elementor?
Yes. Brevofeed's embed code is a standard script tag that works in any HTML block. In Elementor, add an HTML widget and paste the embed code. The same approach works with Divi, Beaver Builder, Bricks, and any other page builder that allows custom HTML.

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