RSS Chimp adds featured images and channel branding to your WordPress RSS feed. Pro adds custom feeds and tracking parameters. Check the output in your newsletter template or feed reader.
For RSS-compatible newsletter services and feed readers
Mailchimp
Kit (ConvertKit)
Brevo
MailerLite
Beehiiv
Feedly
Google News
Flipboard
Inoreader
RSS Chimp is used by
Email Marketers
RSS-to-email with Mailchimp, Brevo, Kit
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News Publishers
Google News, Flipboard, aggregators
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Bloggers
Feedly, Inoreader, NewsBlur readers
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Content Marketers
UTM tracking, custom feeds per channel
The Problem
Your RSS feed is missing images
WordPress does not include featured images as dedicated RSS image fields by default. RSS Chimp adds these fields so compatible feed readers and newsletter templates can use them. The final display depends on the service and template.
RSS Chimp adds featured images through Media RSS, enclosure and inline image output. Test the resulting feed in your chosen service.
Forever Free
Everything in the free plan
Install and start in 2 minutes. No account, no credit card, no expiry.
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Featured Images
Automatically adds your post's featured image to every RSS entry — in the formats expected by email platforms, feed readers, and news aggregators.
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Media RSS Support
Adds the <media:content> tag to every entry — the standard used by Feedly, Google News, Flipboard, and Inoreader.
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Image Size Control
Choose thumbnail or medium for your feed images — optimized for compatibility across email clients, feed readers, and news aggregators.
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Enclosure Tag
Also adds the image via the <enclosure> tag for broader compatibility with older feed readers and aggregators that don't support <media:content>.
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Image Title & Description
Include the title and alt description of your featured image — improves accessibility and SEO in feed aggregators.
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Lazy Loading
Adds loading="lazy" to images in feed content. Image loading depends on support in the browser, reader or newsletter service.
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Channel Logo
Add a branded logo to your RSS channel, making your feed instantly recognizable in any reader.
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Channel Metadata
Add copyright notice, managing editor, and webmaster info to your RSS channel element.
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Built-in Feed Validator
Validate your RSS feed against W3C standards directly from the plugin settings — no external tools needed.
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Deactivate Comments Feed
Disable the WordPress comments RSS feed separately from the main post feed — reduces noise for feed readers.
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Disable RSS Feeds
Don't need RSS? Deactivate all feeds with one click and redirect visitors to your front page.
Need custom feed URLs, UTM tracking, content length control, or all WordPress image sizes? That's RSS Chimp Pro.
Setup
Up and running in 2 minutes
2
Choose your image size
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Save — you're done
Your feed now includes featured image data. Open the feed and send a test newsletter or check it in your reader to confirm the image is displayed.
WordPress doesn't include featured images in RSS feeds by default. Every RSS-to-email newsletter you send arrives in subscribers' inboxes without any visuals — looking incomplete and unprofessional.
Start a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
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Multiple Custom Feeds
No limit on how many custom feeds you create. Different slug, different settings, different audience — fully independent from each other.
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All WordPress Image Sizes
Choose from every image size registered in WordPress — large, full, WooCommerce sizes, theme-specific sizes. Free is limited to thumbnail and medium.
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Content Length Control
Choose full post or excerpt per feed independently. Set different content depths for different email platforms — without touching your default feed.
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Custom HTML Injection
Insert any HTML before or after each post — on the default feed and all custom feeds. Sponsor messages, CTAs, ads, or any additional content.
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URL Parameters
Append UTM parameters or other URL parameters to feed links. Use them for campaign attribution in GA4 or Matomo when the click and tracking data are available.
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Post Publication Delay
Delay when posts appear in your feed — in seconds, minutes, or hours. Prevent scrapers, allow time for corrections, control your publication window.
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Object Cache
Caches feed output through the WordPress object cache. A persistent object cache, such as Redis or Memcached, is needed to reuse cached data across requests.
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RSS Chimp Medium Thumbnail
Unlocks the 640×360px cropped image size — optimized for wide email headers and landscape feed readers. Free includes the 150×84px size only.
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Premium Email Support
Pro subscribers go to the top of the queue. Fast, personal responses from the developer who built RSS Chimp.
Start free forever. Upgrade when you need more. No lock-in.
Personal
1 site
$5
monthly
Business
3 sites
$8
monthly
Professional
10 sites
$15
monthly
Agency
unlimited sites
$29
monthly
Personal
1 site
$29
yearly
Business
3 sites
$49
yearly
Professional
10 sites
$99
yearly
Agency
unlimited sites
$199
yearly
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✓ 14-day free trial
✓ Cancel anytime
✓ Keeps all free features
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before installing.
Does RSS Chimp work with Mailchimp RSS campaigns?
Yes. RSS Chimp adds featured images directly to your WordPress RSS feed. Mailchimp reads this feed when sending RSS-to-email campaigns — your emails will show images automatically, with no manual work.
Is there a free version?
Yes — RSS Chimp is free forever with featured images, Media RSS, enclosure tag, lazy loading, channel logo, metadata, and more. The Pro version adds custom feed URLs, UTM tracking, content control, and additional image sizes.
Do I need a credit card for the Pro trial?
No. Start your 14-day Pro trial without entering any payment details. If you want to continue after the trial, you choose a plan then. If not, your site reverts to the free plan automatically.
Which email platforms does RSS Chimp support?
Any platform that reads RSS feeds: Mailchimp, Kit (ConvertKit), Brevo, MailerLite, Beehiiv, Constant Contact, HubSpot, and more.
Will it affect my site's performance?
No. RSS Chimp uses lazy loading for images and object caching (Pro) to keep feed generation fast. It has no impact on your front-end page load times.
Why don't featured images show in my RSS emails by default?
WordPress deliberately excludes featured images from its RSS feed output. RSS Chimp hooks into the feed generation and adds the image in the correct formats — media:content, enclosure, and inline — so every platform picks it up.
Can I use RSS Chimp on multiple sites?
Yes. The Business plan covers 3 sites, Professional covers 10, and Agency covers unlimited sites — all at a single annual price.
Where do I get support?
Free users can get help on the WordPress.org support forum. Pro subscribers get priority email support directly from the developer.
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