Create a DeviantArt Feeds source

This article details the DeviantArt source option in Finalsite Feeds, including how to configure a DeviantArt gallery via the Blogs/RSS integration and the required URL format.

💡Quick answers

  • Is there a native DeviantArt integration in Feeds? No; the native DeviantArt integration has been removed. DeviantArt galleries must be added via the Blogs/RSS integration using a specific URL format.
  • What URL format is required? https://backend.deviantart.com/rss.xml?q=gallery:USERNAME&type=deviation, replacing USERNAME with the DeviantArt username.

Step 1: Select DeviantArt in the Feeds module

In Composer, open the module menu on the left sidebar and select Feeds. Click the red + Add social media source button, then select Blog RSS from the Add a Social Media Source window.

Feeds option in the Composer module menu

Red + Add social media source button in the Feeds module

Add a Social Media Source window with platform options

Step 2: Configure the DeviantArt RSS URL

  • Construct the DeviantArt RSS URL using the following format, replacing DEVIANTART_USERNAME with the account's username:
    https://backend.deviantart.com/rss.xml?q=gallery:DEVIANTART_USERNAME&type=deviation
    For example, for the username savaena:
    https://backend.deviantart.com/rss.xml?q=gallery:savaena&type=deviation
  • Enter the constructed URL into the Blog RSS source field and save.

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