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Mastodon

Mastodon

Where conversations happen

13K ratings
882 reviews
🌐 Social Networking
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Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 30, 2021
  • July 14, 2026

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Mastodon GmbH
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About

Connect with others on a decentralized social network. Share posts, images, and videos in chronological order without algorithms or ads. Discover new content and participate in conversations across the fediverse.

✓Chronological feed
✓No algorithms or ads
✓Discover new users and topics
✓Post with images, videos, and polls
✓Create custom lists
✓Filter content
✓Cross-platform communication
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Mastodon. Based on 13K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

Positive things

  • 👍Friendly and welcoming community
  • 🚀Decentralized and free from corporate control
  • 🔒No data collection or ads
  • 🤖Good alternative to Twitter
  • 💡Ability to self-host servers

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and stability issues
  • 🤔Confusing onboarding and server selection
  • 📱Limited functionality compared to web version
  • 🔍Difficulty finding and following people
  • 🕰️Slow or delayed notifications
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What's New in Mastodon

2026.06

July 14, 2026

A couple important bug fixes: - Update only the affected relationship when following/unfollowing. (Fixes the problem where profiles could show the incorrect follow button state after you had followed/unfollowed another account.) - Avoid getting stuck if fetching associated relationships or accounts fails.

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Dead platform

My favorite Twitter contender, but sadly there’s just no activity. Many posts just fail to load at all. They need to impose a character limit to stop all the 18-page podcast synopses. Scrolling is a nightmare. But really there’s no point without actual active users.
tomofpittsburghtomofpittsburgh

Not ready for prime time

Buggy, slow, “too many requests” errors unfortunately.
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Buggy and limited

Every time I use this app there are bugs in functionality. Some features missing that I need to visit the mobile site to do. It’s ok to start your journey or if you don’t expect much. Eventually you will stay on the mobile site or find a new app.
serpico007serpico007

"Privacy"

"Privacy"
SCARLETTEHELLENESCARLETTEHELLENE

Getting a lot of timeouts

Had to install Ice Cubes to avoid them
precaffeinatedprecaffeinated
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Can't log in or create account

Bug

Keyboard freezes during editing

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching accounts

Bug

Notifications not working as expected

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add local and federated timelines

Feature

Improve search and discovery features

Feature

Implement edit and delete post functionality

Feature

Add support for animated GIFs

Feature

Provide better accessibility options

Feature

FAQ

What is Mastodon?

Mastodon is a decentralized social network that allows users to connect and share content without algorithms or advertisements. It operates on a protocol called the fediverse, enabling communication across different servers and platforms.

How does Mastodon differ from traditional social media?

Unlike traditional platforms, Mastodon offers a chronological feed, meaning you see posts in the order they are published, not based on an algorithm. It is also decentralized, meaning it's not controlled by a single company, and it is ad-free.

Is Mastodon free to use?

Yes, Mastodon is free to use. It is a non-profit organization and is not motivated by extracting monetary value from its users. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements within the official app.

What kind of content can I share on Mastodon?

You can share text posts, high-quality images, videos, and even create polls. The platform also supports content warnings to hide spoilers or sensitive material until the user chooses to reveal it.

Can I switch servers or move my account?

Yes, Mastodon's decentralized nature allows you to switch to a different Mastodon server at any time, and you can take your followers with you. For advanced users, it's also possible to host your own data on your infrastructure.