As they say, your thoughts are what you read - and we've been consuming noisy feeds for too long. Folo organizes content into one timeline, keeping you updated on what matters, noise-free. Share lists, explore collections, and enjoy distraction-free browsing.
Publisher’s description
What is Folo?
Folo is an open-source rss & podcast program for Windows from Folo Team. It ranks 10th by popularity among rss & podcasts in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.8.0, released on May 12, 2026. 6 versions are listed since June 8, 2025, each with links to its own installer files.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (RSSNext/Folo) has 39,147 stars. Similar programs include RSS Guard, Raven Reader and gPodder - Media aggregator and podcast client.
Project description on GitHub: “🧡 Folo is the AI RSS Reader”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Folo is an open-source rss & podcast tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Folo safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
47D6A188066F3A7FBAA3710691B2CE83558D1D603E767A6A8D801EBD9A99C0CB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.0Latest | May 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 1.7.0 | April 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.7.0 | August 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.6.2 | July 11, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.6.1 | June 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.5.0 | June 8, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RSSNext.Folo -eProgram files (.exe): folo.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Folo Team
- Category
- RSS & podcasts
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/RSSNext/Folo
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.8.0
- Released
- May 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 16, 2025
- Versions listed
- 6
- GitHub stars
- 39,147
- GitHub forks
- 2,136
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RSSNext.Folo
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Folo free?
Yes. Folo is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Folo safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Folo with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Folo run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Folo?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 8, 2025.
Can I use Folo without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Folo?
RSS Guard, Raven Reader, gPodder - Media aggregator and podcast client, quiterss and Lettura. The alternatives page compares them.
