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Mastodon - Social media platform

Join a vibrant social network free from ads and data harvesting

Mastodon
  • 2.5.6 Version
  • 2.8 Score
  • 1M+ Downloads
  • Free License
  • 0+ Content Rating
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CONS

Not the most intuitive

more options like, multiple column posts suggested

Mastodon offers a superior method to stay informed on current events. You can follow anyone across the fediverse and view updates in chronological order, without any algorithms, ads, or clickbait.

The official Android app for Mastodon is exceptionally fast and aesthetically pleasing, combining power with ease of use.

Within our app, you can:

EXPLORE

- Discover new writers, journalists, artists, photographers, scientists, and more

- Stay informed about global events

READ

- Keep up with individuals you care about in a seamless chronological feed

- Track specific topics in real-time by following hashtags

CREATE

- Share content with your followers or the public, including polls, high-quality images, and videos

- Engage in stimulating conversations with others

CURATE

- Construct lists of people whose posts you never want to miss

- Manage what content appears by filtering words or phrases

AND MORE!

- Elegant themes that adapt to your personalized color scheme, whether light or dark

- Quickly exchange Mastodon profiles using QR codes

- Easily switch between multiple accounts

- Receive notifications when specific individuals post using the bell icon

- Protect spoilers by placing posts behind content warnings

A ROBUST PUBLISHING PLATFORM

You are no longer subject to appeasing enigmatic algorithms dictating which posts your friends will see. If they follow you, they'll see your content.

Anything published on the open web is accessible to all, meaning you can confidently share Mastodon links knowing anyone can view them without logging in.

With various features like threads, polls, high-quality media, content warnings, and more, Mastodon provides numerous ways for self-expression.

A ROBUST READING PLATFORM

Without the need for advertisements to keep you engaged, we offer a diverse array of 3rd-party apps and integrations for tailored experiences.

With the straightforward chronological home feed, it's easy to know when you've caught up with updates and can move on.

You control what content you see; there's no worry of misclicks impacting your recommendations permanently.

PROTOCOLS, NOT PLATFORMS

Mastodon diverges from conventional social media platforms, operating on a decentralized protocol. You can join our official server or select a 3rd party for hosting and moderation.

Thanks to this common protocol, seamless communication is possible across different Mastodon servers and fediverse platforms through a single account.

Unhappy with your choice? Easily switch servers while retaining your followers. Advanced users can even self-host their data due to Mastodon being open-source.

NON-PROFIT BY NATURE

Mastodon is a non-profit organization based in the US and Germany. Our focus is not on profiting from the platform but on what is best for it.

AS FEATURED IN: TIME, Forbes, Wired, The Guardian, CNN, The Verge, TechCrunch, Financial Times, Gizmodo, PCMAG.com, and more.

Using Guide

If you're looking for an alternative to Twitter, you should give Mastodon a try.

With Mastodon, you can access a huge and decentralized community built with protecting your privacy and safety in mind. Millions of users are already registered and waiting for you to join them. No matter your interests, with Mastodon, you can find other people who enjoy the same things.

Using Experience

Mastodon is ad-free and offers a chronological timeline so you won't miss a thing that happens between your contacts. Interact and express yourself with custom emoji, text, GIFs, images, and more. You can use up to 500 characters to say everything that's on your mind. In Mastodon, you can find interesting accounts to follow, explore hashtags, respond, and even reblog. This app has all the features you know and love on Twitter, now with a more user-focused experience.

For example, Mastodon lets you limit your posts so they can only be seen or shared by certain parties. You can also include content warnings or avoid posts with sensitive material to improve your experience on the app. The communities on Mastodon also have their own rules, as well as tools for protecting their members.

Mastodon is a non-profit organization kept alive by the donations of its users. For all these reasons, this is, without a doubt, a great option for a social network. Download the APK here.

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Information
  • Version2.5.6
  • UpdateDec 26, 2024
  • DeveloperMastodon
  • CategorySocial
  • Requires AndroidAndroid 6+
  • Downloads1M+
  • Package Nameorg.joinmastodon.android
  • Signaturee7f89b3e9b4837e7d7b28d94b1d244e3
  • Available on
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User Reviews
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  • Raccoon
    Raccoon

    Discover fascinating individuals and captivating subjects, view stunning images and artwork, enjoy engaging videos, stay updated with the latest news, participate in discussions without being bombarded by advertisements. The social media platform offers a great experience overall, featuring a well-designed app. When loading missed posts, there is an unconventional ordering effect where it jumps to the most recent post rather than the oldest one between sessions. Searching for content can be a bit challenging on the platform as a whole.

  • Kevin Doherty
    Kevin Doherty

    You know, I really dig the interface of this app! It looks pretty slick and all. But hey, I noticed that the filters aren't doing their thing like they should be. So, I tried using the same stuff on the PWA and even gave Elk a shot, and guess what? Filters seem to be working just fine there. So, I figure the hiccup might be coming from this app. If they could get that filter problem fixed up, this app would totally be my go-to pick.

  • Chris T
    Chris T

    Sure! You can choose a different color scheme for the app instead of using the default Material You colors. It doesn't make sense to force the system colors on the app, especially if you don't like them. Simply let users pick their own colors using a color picker tool to override the system color scheme. Thank you for your suggestion!

  • Matthew Dye
    Matthew Dye

    Creating an account can be really frustrating, you know? There aren't many options for instances. And once you finally pick one, you have to come up with a username and password on your own. What makes it even harder is they don't tell you how it should look like. Even worse, when you try to enter it, they say it's not allowed but won't say where the issue is. The FAQ on the Mastodon site isn't helpful at all. Such a shame, right?

  • S. S.
    S. S.

    It lets multiple users have their own accounts. I learned about this when someone else mentioned it to me. You need to press and hold the profile photo in the bottom right corner. Other than that, it's easy to use. Google just asked me to rate my experience with the ads in the app. I gave it 5 stars! 😂

  • R Garden
    R Garden

    The platform has an amazing vision and priorities. It's facing a lot of stress due to new accounts being created and political opponents trying to down-vote it heavily. As a result, there are some bugs and areas that need improvement. For example, I wrote 3 posts that I nearly posted but lost before submitting them. Nonetheless, these issues seem solvable and worthwhile considering all the benefits we stand to gain by growing this community.

Security Status
Clean

It’s extremely likely that this software program is clean.

What does this mean?

We have scanned the file and URLs associated with this software program in more than 50 of the world's leading antivirus services; no possible threat has been detected.

  • Name: Mastodon
  • Package Name: org.joinmastodon.android
  • Signature: e7f89b3e9b4837e7d7b28d94b1d244e3