Welcome to Current
A reimagining of RSS for the modern reader. Content flows like a river. Engage with what interests you, let the rest drift past.
Quick Start
Get up and running with your first sources in under a minute
Philosophy
Understand the river metaphor that shapes every design decision
Core Concepts
River, Currents, Waterline: the building blocks of your reading flow
Interactions
Fluid gestures and satisfying haptics that feel like water
What Makes Current Different
No Unread Counts
Content flows through your river without creating anxiety or obligation. There's no number demanding you clear it.
Smart Velocity
Breaking news expires in hours. Essays stick around for days. Content has natural lifespans based on what it is.
Authors, Not Just Feeds
Follow people you trust. Build relationships with writers. See your connection deepen over time.
Typography-First
Beautiful reading with five handcrafted themes. The interface disappears; only the words remain.
Get Started in Three Steps
Pro tip
Feature Overview
The River
Your main feed where content naturally flows. Unlike traditional readers, the River doesn't stack items into an ever-growing backlog. Content arrives, you engage with what interests you, and the rest drifts past. The Waterline shows you where new content begins.
Currents
Create named collections to organize your sources. Switch between "Tech," "News," or "Reading List" with a single tap. Each Current can have its own sources and shows only what you want to see.
Authors
Follow specific people, not just feeds. Current tracks writer activity, builds relationship depth over time, and helps you maintain connections with the writers who matter to you.
Story Threads
When multiple sources cover the same story, Current automatically groups them together with an AI-synthesized headline. See different perspectives on the same topic without scrolling through duplicate coverage.
Getting Help
If you have questions not covered in this documentation:
- Check the FAQ for common questions
- Reach out on Mastodon
- Email us at support@currentreader.app
Ready to dive in?
Start with the Quick Start guide to get your first sources flowing.