The Index News

Take back control of your news and reading.

Tired of clickbait, manipulative algorithms, and endless ads cluttering your screen? The Index is a modern, distraction-free RSS and news reader built for people who actually want to read, not just scroll.

Follow your favourite websites, blogs, independent journalists, and newsletters in one unified, beautifully designed place. No algorithmic tracking, no sponsored junk—just the content you care about, exactly how it was written.

📖 Pure, Uncluttered Reading
• Distraction-Free View: Strip away pop-ups, trackers, and page clutter with clean, beautiful typography.
• Rich Formatted Articles: Headings, bulleted lists, high-res images, and code blocks rendered with crisp clarity.
• Author Highlights: Discover who wrote what with integrated author cards and bios right at the end of each story.
• Listen on the Go: Built-in Text-to-Speech turns any article into a hands-free listen during your commute or workout.

⚡ Fast, Seamless Browsing
• Fluid Navigation: Swipe horizontally between stories without ever losing your place.
• Instant Search & Filters: Find specific articles in seconds with lightning-fast local search.
• Curated "For You" Feed: An intelligent, privacy-friendly stream that highlights topics you love based on your reading habits - without sending your data to remote servers.

🤖 Smart Automation & AI Summaries
• On-Device Summaries: Short on time? Get instant, concise bullet-point overviews of long articles using powerful on-device AI.
• Custom Automation Rules: Set up automatic rules to tag, group, or organise articles matching specific keywords or topics.
• Color-Coded Tags: Keep work, tech, hobbies, and personal reading neatly organised with custom tags and icons.

🔒 Built for Privacy & Performance
• Local-First & Offline Ready: Save articles to read anywhere, even on a plane or subway with no connection.
• Zero Tracking: Your reading habits, saved bookmarks, and subscriptions stay private on your device.
• Full OPML Support: Easily import your existing feeds from Feedly, Inoreader, or any other reader in seconds, and export anytime.

🎨 Beautiful Modern Android Design
Built specifically for Android using Material 3, dynamic theme colours that match your wallpaper, fluid edge-to-edge layouts, and support for Android Themed Icons.

Whether you’re catching up on tech news, deep research essays, cooking blogs, or global headlines, The Index gives you a calm, thoughtful reading experience.

Download The Index and rediscover the joy of reading on your own terms.