# Welcome to Downread

By Tim, September 9, 2026 at 21:11 UTC.
Web version: https://downread.com/blog/welcome-to-downread.html

The Downread Beta is now officially open to everyone! And not only that. The blog you are reading is public. The first version of the website is public. And Downread itself is free, forever, for everyone who signs up in the foreseeable future. 

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From the Downread Blog (https://downread.com/blog/). Downread is a free RSS reader for people: https://downread.com/