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Create X [Twitter] RSS Feeds in 2025

Uncover the easiest methods for Twitter RSS feeds. Follow step-by-step instructions to create feeds, stay updated, and streamline content consumption.
The Easiest Method to Create Twitter RSS Feeds

Staying up to date with the latest updates is essential for staying relevant online. With 54% percent of U.S. adults using social media for news, it is now more important than ever to make sure you’re ahead of the game. 

Twitter, now known as X, is famous for its real-time conversations and has long been a valuable source of information and engagement for content creators, bloggers, and marketers. 

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is designed to deliver regular updates from web-based content and is vital for aggregating information efficiently. Twitter RSS feeds, in particular, have allowed individuals and businesses to curate and access tweets effortlessly. This capability is great for those looking to share Twitter content beyond the platform, enriching websites with a continuous flow of information. 

Twitter has phased out native RSS feeds from its public interface. As a result, content creators now find themselves in need of alternative solutions to generate these feeds. We want to show you how you can create Twitter RSS feeds and integrate them into your website using WP RSS Aggregator.

Step-by-step guide to creating Twitter RSS feeds

As X no longer supports native RSS feeds by default, you’ll need a third-party platform to generate these feeds for you. A popular options for this task is RSS.app.

Set up RSS.app

To use RSS.app, follow these steps:

  1. Sign up: Begin by signing up for a free account on RSS.app. This platform simplifies the process of creating RSS feeds from various web sources.
  2. Choose X/ Twitter RSS feed: Go to https://rss.app/rss-feed and press Twitter RSS feed from the available options.
Select the X/Twitter option on RSS.app
  1. Enter Twitter URL: Enter the Twitter URL for which you want to create an RSS feed. Alternatively, use the custom Twitter feed builder to tailor feeds for specific criteria like search results, user feeds, liked tweets, or your own timeline.
Create an X / Twitter RSS feed with RSS.app
  1. Generate feed: Click Generate, and the resulting feed will be displayed. 
Example of a Twitter RSS feed.
  1. Copy the provided link: It’s available in XML, JSON, and CSV formats.
Copying the Twitter RSS feed link from RSS.app

Armed with that link, you can embed the RSS feed on your website using WP RSS Aggregator. With this combination, you can have a self-updating X / Twitter feed on your website.

Integrating Twitter RSS Feeds into Your Website with WP RSS Aggregator

Once you’ve generated your Twitter RSS feed, the next step involves integrating it into your website. To do this, you can use WP RSS Aggregator

WP RSS Aggregator plugin

“Integrating Twitter RSS feeds into your website enhances the user experience by providing a dynamic stream of curated content, keeping visitors engaged and informed.”

Gaby Abela, Product Manager at WP RSS Aggregator.

WP RSS Aggregator is a plugin designed for WordPress that simplifies the integration of RSS feeds into your website. 

Key features include:

  • Stunning feed displays: Add your feeds anywhere on your site, displaying exactly the content you want.
  • Effortless automations: With WP RSS Aggregator’s built-in filtering automations, you can curate your RSS feed content with ease. Its easy-to-use filtering rules mean the plugin automatically takes care of importing exactly the content your audience is looking for.
  • Efficient organization: Over time, we collect a lot of content on our websites. Staying organized with source categories is important to create an efficient and organized website, which can all be done with WP RSS Aggregator. 
  • Functional integration: WP RSS Aggregator’s integrations with various 3rd-party AI tools let you generate new content effortlessly.

Benefit from these features, supported by a dedicated team of professionals, to assist you throughout your Twitter RSS Feeds journey.

Steps to integrate Twitter RSS Feeds with WP RSS Aggregator

  1. Install WP RSS Aggregator
  2. Add new feed source: Go to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Aggregator > Hub > Add a new source.
  3. Paste RSS Feed URL: Paste the URL of the RSS feed generated with RSS.app into the Source Link field.
Adding a Twitter/X RSS feed in Aggregator
  1. Configure options: Adjust the remaining options according to your preferences, including filtering criteria, post type options, etc.
  2. Import and save the feed: Click Import in the top-right corner of the page, then Save to save the source
  3. Create a feed display: To show the feed on your website, you’ll need to use a “display”. Displays are the Aggregator elements you place on your site and they can include one or more sources. To create a display, go to Aggregator > Hub > Create a new display. On the next page, select what sources to include in the display using the Sources field.
Setting up a display in Aggregator
  • 7. Select a layout. You can select a layout for the display form the choices above. By default, the display will display items as a list, but you can also choose to use a grid or a list of excerpts with thumbnails.
Selecting a layout for a social media feed in Aggregator
  • 8. Customize the display: You can change how the display looks using WP RSS Aggregator’s customization options. To learn more about them, go to our display customization documentation. When you’re happy with how the display looks, it’s time to place your Twitter/X feed on the website.
  • 9. Look at the embedding options: Aggregator lets you embed feeds in multiple ways. You can use either blocks or shortcodes. To see these options, click on the Embed button while editing a feed and a new menu will appear.
Options to embed a feed in Aggregator
  • 10. Embed the feed: To embed the feed open the editor on the page where you want to place it. Select either the RSS Aggregator Display or Shortcode blocks. Now either enter the shortcode or select the display you set up from a list (if you’re using the WP RSS Aggregator block).
Selecting a block to place a WP RSS Aggregator display

Once you place your feed, it should look something like this:

A social media feed in Aggregator

And that’s it! If you have a premium Aggregator license (with any plan), you’ll also get access to automated filters. You can set up filters to automatically decide what content to import or exclude from your website.

Get started with Twitter RSS feeds

Incorporating Twitter RSS feeds into your website is a great way to enhance audience engagement and allow for the nuanced segmentation of social media content. However, as Twitter no longer supports native RSS feed creation, WP RSS Aggregator is the best option for adding RSS feeds to your WordPress site.

By using WP RSS Aggregator, you gain access to powerful features like Feed to Post, filtering automations, and full text importing, making it the best choice for any WordPress site. This plugin simplifies the process of adding Twitter/X RSS feeds to your website and ensures a dynamic and curated stream of content for your audience.

Get started with WP RSS Aggregator today and unlock the full potential of Twitter/X RSS feeds for your website!

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  1. This is such a helpful post! I’ve been looking for a way to create Twitter RSS feeds for my project, and your method seems simple and effective. Can’t wait to try it out in 2024! Thank you for sharing!

  2. Great post! I’ve been looking for an easy way to create Twitter RSS feeds, and your step-by-step guide is super helpful. I especially liked the tips on customization. Can’t wait to try it out!

  3. My question is, can the same be done with the instagram option on the rss.app option… in other words, is this easier than going and implemnting your spotlight instagram option??

    1. Hi Kenny, if you’re looking to display an Instagram feed on your website, then Spotlight is definitely the easier and more reliable option for you. It’s linked directly to your Instagram account with a secure connection so you’ll have full control over everything.

  4. This post is super helpful! I never thought about using RSS feeds for X (Twitter) in this way. The step-by-step guide makes it seem so straightforward. Can’t wait to implement this and stay updated on my favorite topics! Thanks for sharing!

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