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Last Notes

2026-08-18 17:29:36 CEST

After publishing the results of Discovery Week, we can now give you a first sneak peak at Mastodon 5.0, our next big version. It will bring a new visual look to your screens, a refreshed and calmer layout, as well as a new composer.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/08/5.0-laying-the-foundation/
#mastodon #mastodon5.0

2026-08-14 13:19:19 CEST

Here is a #FeaturedServer for 🌎 Earth, 🦎 Earthlings, and their ⚖️ Advocates...
https://earth.law/about
Earth.Law is for:
📜 Environmental lawyers & policy-makers
🦋 Conservationists & ecologists
🔬 Scientists in related fields
📚 Educators and students of environmental studies
🎤 Activists & advocates
♻️ Hosted on a dedicated server in 🇫🇮 Helsinki and recognised by the Green Web Foundation for using renewable energy.
#CommunitySpotlight #Fediverse #Mastodon #SocialWeb

2026-08-12 19:22:25 CEST

Today we're sharing additional guidelines about our Trade Mark Policy based on community feedback that we received.
The new guidelines, and more background about these changes, are available on our blog:
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/08/sharing-guidelines-about-mastodons-trade-mark-policy/
#Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialWeb #FediDev #MastoDev #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin

2026-08-05 16:22:15 CEST

We're excited to share the results from Mastodon's first #DiscoveryWeek!
In case you missed it, earlier this year our Head of Design @npub1404…fqef arranged a week of workshops and surveys to get to know you, learn about your needs and wants, and discover how you're using (and want to use) Mastodon.
This week was tremendously helpful for us, and we're grateful to everyone who participated.
Here's what we learned:
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/08/discovery-week-2026-what-we-learned-and-what-were-doing-next/
#Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialWeb #OpenSocial

2026-07-29 20:43:42 CEST

RE: https://mastodon.iftas.org/@iftas/116999079831534200
Have you taken the @npub1y2r…kvzk Social Web Operations Survey yet? 🧐 There's only one day left!
#Fediverse #socialWeb #MastoAdmin
#note1wpn…qf8j

2026-07-23 08:33:23 CEST

It's time for our first Server Spotlight!
We want to help people find their communities across the #fediverse so we're featuring servers here on this account.
First up: The Mended Drum, a home for fans of all things Sir Terry Pratchett.
It is said that if you stay on The Mended Drum long enough, you'll meet every hero on the server: https://mendeddrum.org/directory
(keep an eye on your horse, though 😉)
#FeaturedServer #CommunitySpotlight #Mastodon #SocialWeb #GNUTerryPratchett

2026-07-17 21:23:34 CEST

RE: https://graz.social/@linos/116935715739512526
Congratulations @npub1jwr…7v3w and [@activitypub.blog](https://activitypub.blog ), and thank you @npub1n8y…l96n and @npub1dk0…k0wd for all the ways you support the #Fediverse and #SocialWeb 💝
#note1g7x…jl6z

2026-07-16 12:19:14 CEST

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By the way, did you know you can also subscribe to Mastodon feeds via RSS? I know, right!!
Check out this helpful guide from [@FediTips](https://social.growyourown.services/@FediTips ) to learn how: https://fedi.tips/following-mastodon-and-fediverse-accounts-through-rss/

2026-07-16 12:19:09 CEST

New in Mastodon 4.6: Newsletters 📬
Mastodon servers now support email newsletters, which allow people without a social web account to subscribe to your posts via email. This feature is opt-in at the server level.
We're building Mastodon for people and institutions that want independence from corporate-controlled social networks, so they can reach their audience directly wherever those people are.
Explore Mastodon 4.6's other new features: https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/06/mastodon-4.6/
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/929/144/353/146/667/original/4541caf1a6f64af8.png

2026-07-07 20:17:33 CEST

RE: https://mastodon.social/@dansup/116878877635203757
Congratulations to @npub1xsv…q6he on the new and improved https://fediverse.info!
Make sure to check it out, and while you're at it, share it with 5 people who haven't joined the #Fediverse yet 👀
#note1a54…dhny

2026-07-07 08:00:02 CEST

The landing page of your Mastodon server doesn't need to look like a social media feed.
As of our latest release, those running Mastodon servers can now set up a custom landing page that highlights what your server is about and showcases recent posts from local profiles. Give visitors a curated introduction to your server that actually makes sense for your community or mission.
Learn more about this and other features in Mastodon 4.6: https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/06/mastodon-4.6/
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/877/164/662/883/826/original/9bd310048e96607f.png

2026-06-30 20:25:07 CEST

RE: https://mastodon.social/@poleguy/116840233192142775
This is a great idea!
Hey everybody, post a Collection you made or your favourite one that you've found in this thread.
And don't forget to #Collections :)
#note1ekd…3p2x

2026-06-30 17:15:52 CEST

Collections let you curate, share, and discover groups of profiles, to help you find the people and content that interests you.
Here's how they're different:
✅ You decide whether your profile can appear in Collections and you can remove yourself from a Collection at any time
✅ Limited to 25 profiles each, no mass-follow shortcuts, and transparency when Collection details change to keep them useful and spam-free
Learn more about Collections and other features in 4.6: https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/06/mastodon-4.6/
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/839/714/054/675/941/original/3ae728d2fb7bb7f8.mp4

2026-06-29 21:59:27 CEST

RE: https://social.souverain.ovh/@souverain/116830136337222206
Nous formons un mouvement ✊🏾
#note1qnm…l66m

2026-06-29 21:31:45 CEST

The annual #SocialWeb Operations Survey from @npub1y2r…kvzk is open!
With over 8,000 active installs, we want the #Mastodon community's voice to be heard. Whether you're running a single-person server or a larger community hub, your feedback directly shapes the tools, resources, and advocacy IFTAS takes on. And they've rebuilt the survey on Tally this year, so it's EU-based and mobile-ready.
Please take 10 minutes to complete the survey: https://tally.so/r/81MW6k
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/835/057/916/543/538/original/01c809c765f7fe4e.png

2026-06-17 17:05:06 CEST

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A big new release after months of work is a good time to mention that #Mastodon is crowdfunded. Unlike many other platforms out there, we don’t take venture capital, we don’t sell ads, and we don’t sell your data. We rely on your donations to pay our team. Please consider chipping in:
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate

2026-06-17 16:26:36 CEST

#Mastodon 4.6 is here! It's been a long time in the works, but it's finally ready. In this release, we're introducing Collections—a way to share curated collections of profiles to help old and new users discover more of the #Fediverse. We're also updating the look of profiles, alongside many quality of life and accessibility improvements. Read more here:
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/06/mastodon-4.6/

2026-06-05 16:22:17 CEST

Following the @npub1m96…ag4y Tech Sovereignty and Open Source Strategy (and Mastodon’s direct mention within it!) announced this week…
Our team is proud to have signed and contributed to the drafting of the European Social Stack Open Declaration alongside our peers in the #SocialWeb and #Fediverse: @npub13rs…s8u8, [@eurosky.social](https://bsky.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/eurosky.social ), @npub142g…kmy5, Save Social, and [@swf](https://socialwebfoundation.org ).
We are a movement, and stronger together.
Read the declaration, add your signature, and share: https://european.social/
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/697/966/879/069/399/original/3333e4260688adbd.jpeg

2026-06-03 16:53:15 CEST

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We’re particularly delighted to see the @npub1m96…ag4y include a call to “strengthen the open source social media space by supporting open and decentralised social media solutions and platforms. The Commission currently runs a #Mastodon instance, which hosts the Commission’s presence and plans to extend the users basis to EU institutions.”

2026-06-03 16:52:14 CEST

The @npub1m96…ag4y just released a statement positioning open source as central to #Europe’s #TechSovereignty.
We couldn’t agree more. #OpenSource is critical to a robust and independent society.
Here’s our full statement: https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/06/europes-new-tech-strategy-puts-open-source-front-and-centre/
#Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialWeb #OpenWeb #DigitalSovereignty

2026-05-08 14:54:00 CEST

RE: https://eupolicy.social/@hpod16/116538344713848285
We love to see it <3
#note1wtx…uu08

2026-05-06 09:00:00 CEST

We’re kicking off a new series: Community Spotlights.
Through these stories, we celebrate the people who make the #SocialWeb a wonderful place to connect.
Our first subjects are @npub1hhe…yqt8 & @npub1knz…4hl3, the grandfather & grandkid duo that admin #TurtleIsland, a server focused on building community with Native/Indigenous people, other BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Colour) people, and allies.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/05/community-spotlight-tzipporah-and-yehuda-of-turtle-island-social/
#Mastodon #Fediverse

2026-05-04 17:14:09 CEST

RE: https://mastodon.social/@imanijoy/116516874504739572
Join us at Discovery Week, starting in 7 days!
We can't wait to hear your thoughts on the future of Mastodon's UX.
#note15nk…a5u7

2026-04-30 18:01:58 CEST

We're sharing that Andy Piper has decided to move on from #Mastodon after three years. We’re grateful for the impact Andy had; his numerous contributions will not be forgotten.
@npub13za…8j89 joined as DevRel Lead and later became Head of Comms. Andy was integral promoting our mission on stages all over the world and helped lay the groundwork for key areas like developer relations and public relations at Mastodon. Thank you for being part of our team, Andy, and we wish you all the best!

2026-04-29 21:58:21 CEST

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Sorry to hear that! The "human-centred" in our post is in reference to the design process we are using https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human-centered_design

2026-04-29 20:40:55 CEST

You heard it here first: Mastodon 5.0 (eta Fall 2026) will introduce major improvements to the core user experience. We're making Mastodon the most human-centred software on the #SocialWeb.
That’s where you come in.
Discovery Week 🗓️ 11-15 May 2026
Join our Head of Design @npub1404…fqef for a jam-packed 5 day sprint inviting stakeholders from within and beyond Mastodon to weigh in on the future of the product.
See how you can get involved and contribute: https://app.hi.events/events/6360/mastodon-design-team

2026-04-14 13:01:34 CEST

We’re happy to share that Mastodon has been awarded a service agreement from the Sovereign Tech Fund @npub1yng…nhrk 🎉
This covers five major initiatives through 2026 and 2027. We are very grateful for this support. Read about the details in our blog post.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/04/sovereign-tech-agency-funding/

2026-04-10 14:38:04 CEST

Some new t-shirt and pin designs are available in our store, and you can also get free downloadable posters to help to spread Mastodon!
#mastodon #merchtodon
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/04/new-t-shirts-pins-and-posters/

2026-04-09 15:13:30 CEST

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In a new blog post, imanijoy provides a deeper dive into the design process for Collections, and explains what we’ve included (and things that are left out) for the first release. We’ll be enabling this feature on [mastodon.social](http://mastodon.social) next week, and rolling it out more widely in Mastodon 4.6 very soon. We’re excited to hear what you think!
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/04/designing-collections/

2026-04-09 15:13:03 CEST

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The initial release will be a starting point, while we learn from your feedback. The early focus is on creating Collections, with search and additional discovery options to come later. There are a few choices we’ve made (on size, following, etc) that we expect to revisit.

2026-04-09 15:12:50 CEST

We’re ready to show you a new feature coming in Mastodon 4.6 - Collections. These are a way for people on Mastodon to curate and share bundles of accounts that they’d recommend to others, to help find connections and grow their network more quickly.

2026-03-27 17:27:02 CET

Following on from yesterday's blog post about the new design for profiles coming in Mastodon 4.6... here is the video of @npub1404…fqef recent talk at @npub1cn7…0v69 where they discuss the challenges and detailed thought that goes into the design of new features (and the redesign of existing ones). 🖌️
#FOSSBack #Mastodon #OpenSourceDesign #UX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNxpTvbTy54

2026-03-26 17:27:37 CET

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There's much more to discover! Read the blog post for more information, and let us know what you think.
These updates will start to appear on mastodon.social and other servers running nightly builds from today, and will be available to everyone in Mastodon 4.6, coming in a few weeks.
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/296/408/532/832/874/original/54a75f627674fdff.png

2026-03-26 17:25:11 CET

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Profile editing is now a unified experience, with everything in a single view. You can also now add alt text for profile and cover photos.
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/296/403/598/653/336/original/aa1ae6b6bce5040c.jpg

2026-03-26 17:24:10 CET

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We've reworked featured hashtags, pinned posts, and custom fields to make the most important details more easily discoverable, and make better use of vertical space.
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/296/398/542/476/904/original/87239c3440c8d3af.jpg

2026-03-26 17:23:11 CET

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A new Activity tab has a dropdown menu for filtering different views of information (posts, boosts, replies) so you can find the information you're interested in.
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/296/394/073/505/126/original/b4455798d9208470.mp4

2026-03-26 17:21:55 CET

Coming soon in Mastodon 4.6 - a redesigned profile page. We've used community feedback and surveys to inform these updates. Our latest blog post explains our design thinking and choices. Here are a few highlights 🧵
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/03/a-redesign-for-profiles/

2026-03-02 18:51:00 CET

We've got something to Share! We hope you'll find it useful. https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/03/a-new-share-button/

2026-03-01 14:26:32 CET

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Mastodon/116142521372597340
We're holding this workshop / masterclass in Mastodon features right now - feel free to drop in to learn with us.
#note1zdq…4mnn

2026-02-27 13:10:34 CET

This #DIDay - Sunday March 1st - we'll be online and hosting an onboarding workshop, to help folks get the most out of Mastodon. Tell your friends!
https://termine.di.day/events/0416dee7-cc7f-4e2a-aa94-ff11322daaaa

2026-02-18 16:15:13 CET

In today's blog post, we have @npub1zu5…pytj (with @npub1404…fqef) updating you on the project roadmap, plans, and technical direction.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/02/our-technical-direction/

2026-02-17 17:25:13 CET

Today we're sharing the first in a series of three posts from our leadership team, starting with @npub10gc…0m2k discussing our mission, and priorities for 2026. Stay tuned this week for more.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/02/connecting-the-world-through-thriving-online-communities/

2026-02-13 15:33:07 CET

We're sharing information about an administrative change to our business entity in Germany; note that the process to incorporate a replacement European non-profit is well underway, and that this is a transitional state.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/02/administrative-updates/

2026-02-11 20:01:08 CET

We've just published a blog post about our time at #FOSDEM this year, in case you missed out - there's plenty to catch up on, from the session recordings.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/02/fosdem-2026-recap/

2026-02-01 11:42:09 CET

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… and they are gone! You can still find a few (!) #plushtodon on our online store https://shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mastodon-stuffed-toy-mini?variant=53632527532364

2026-02-01 11:25:11 CET

We are having a great time at #FOSDEM and we only have three enamel “Live Laugh Federate” pins left! (Two just got sold!)
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/994/884/395/034/118/original/1c84c19eb84500f2.png

2026-01-31 13:52:11 CET

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If you’re interested in participating in this experiment, please let us know by filling out this form.
(sorry it’s in Google docs)
https://forms.gle/7uRui5VnMPfEYAgq8
5/6

2026-01-31 13:52:05 CET

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Starting now, we’re recruiting general purpose servers with open sign-ups. To be eligible, servers must:
- Run default Mastodon (for now)
- Agree to the Server Covenant
- Have existed for 1+ year
- Have shut-down & disaster plans
4/6

2026-01-31 13:52:00 CET

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The experiment will be designed to ensure that server admins remain in control: meaning they will have the power opt-in and opt-out as needed, or reduce the percentage of sign-ups flowing their way.
3/6

2026-01-31 13:51:54 CET

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(The reason we’re starting with the apps and not the web is because the necessary data to run this experiment is already provided through the app store. It is more complicated to do this right for the web, and we want to think carefully about how to do this in a way that respects privacy.)
2/6

2026-01-31 13:51:49 CET

We are excited to share that we are beginning work on a new onboarding experiment for #Mastodon: Default Server Recommendations.
Our intent for this experiment is to recommend the closest server geographically that is in the correct language during the sign-up flow. We will be running this experiment on our iOS and Android apps only to start.
1/6

2026-01-23 19:02:26 CET

Mastodon is not just another social platform.
We're a movement, putting people first, championing a people-centred internet. 💻💛
Help us grow spaces where authentic connections matter more than metrics. Donate #SupportMastodon
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/945/724/045/633/659/original/9a5832ee3ea431f4.png

2026-01-16 13:00:01 CET

Mastodon is proving what's possible.
Respectful public discourse shouldn't be a radical concept; but today, it is.
Stand with us for a social web where kindness and freedom of expression thrive together. Donate to power the change. #SupportMastodon
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/904/662/776/656/299/original/98dc28364889ae2a.png

2026-01-09 21:00:01 CET

Our vision is crystal clear: social spaces should belong to the people, forever. 🏡💙
No ads, no manipulative algorithms, no hidden agendas: a platform governed by and for its community.
Support Mastodon. Keep the internet in the hands of the people: Donate #SupportMastodon
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate
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2026-01-07 11:56:37 CET

Not sure where to start with Mastodon? Here's some new year coverage from @npub14rz…23ph that provides a great overview. 🫶🏻
Want to learn even more? There's a fantastic community ready to help you level up your Fediverse skills. 🎉
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/01/what-is-mastodon/

2026-01-02 05:00:02 CET

On Mastodon, decentralised means no mobs, no outrage algorithms, and no incentives to tear each other down.
Here, community and context come first.
Support a social web that puts people before profits: Donate #SupportMastodon
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/823/503/045/087/445/original/4331898292ab2bbe.png

2025-12-26 19:00:37 CET

Democracy shouldn’t end at the login screen.
Mastodon is the only major social network that answers to you. As a nonprofit, we’re building a digital commons where transparency, trust, and your participation shape the future.
Help us keep the Fediverse independent and thriving: Donate #SupportMastodon
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate
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2025-12-19 13:00:30 CET

Imagine a social network that can’t be bought, sold, or controlled by a billionaire.
A place where communities govern themselves, and your data stays yours. That's Mastodon. Join us in turning that vision into reality.
Donate to power people-first social media: #SupportMastodon
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate
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2025-12-12 21:00:51 CET

Federation isn’t just a feature, it’s how we reject oppression by design.
In the EU, Big Centralised Tech is facing fines for selling verification and hiding ads. At Mastodon, we’re building something different: a space where no one buys influence and there simply aren't any ads.
Checks and balances are our foundation, and kindness is our compass. 🌈
A better web is possible - and it's powered by the people. Donate #SupportMastodon
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate
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2025-12-09 11:45:13 CET

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If you care about digital sovereignty and want to see your government join the #fediverse, contact them to say that #ItsTimeToAbolishX.
Help us make a list of how to get in touch with a representative in your area under this post, and don’t forget to #hashtag so your neighbours can find it 👇🏽 we’ll start:
#EU: https://commission.europa.eu/about/contact/representations-member-states_en
#USA: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

2025-12-09 11:44:44 CET

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Today we are calling on institutions around the world to take control of their #DigitalSovereignty, including their social accounts. Governments should communicate directly with their citizens on open platforms, not through the mouthpiece of a corporation.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/12/the-world-needs-social-sovereignty/

2025-12-09 11:44:17 CET

Elon Musk and X are once again proving why institutions should never rely on corporate-owned, centrally-controlled social media platforms to reach their people.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0589g0dqq7o

2025-12-05 05:01:24 CET

The Oxford Word of the Year is "rage bait" 🙁
In a world seemingly filled with "rage bait", we're building technology that lets you connect authentically. That's why we carefully designed consent-respecting Quote Posts. Free speech isn’t about giving hate a megaphone, it’s about protecting the voices that need it most.🛡️
Mastodon’s community-driven moderation proves we can foster open dialogue and safety, without algorithms or agendas.
Donate #SupportMastodon https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate
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2025-12-02 17:28:07 CET

RE: https://mastodon.social/@_elena/115643743121033327
We have been really happy to watch the #Plushtodon friends uniting with their brethren!
#note1mpp…7fsg

2025-11-28 18:00:22 CET

Big tech thrives on division. Mastodon thrives with you.
Here, you’ll find local journalists 📰, libraries 📚, and grassroots movements, all sharing space on their own terms. Stand with us for a social web that amplifies voices, not outrage.
Support us to keep Mastodon community-powered. Donate #SupportMastodon
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate
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2025-11-24 11:00:36 CET

Announcing our Winter 2025 merch drop! Select from our new, smaller #plushtodon in two fresh colours; new mug designs to complete your set; or some sticker sheets (more of these, coming soon). All proceeds go towards supporting the project.
Accepting orders from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, UK, and the US. #merchtodon
https://shop.joinmastodon.org/collections/winter-2025-drop

2025-11-21 13:00:01 CET

Centralised platforms shape the conversation to serve their interests.
Mastodon returns power to you. Here connections are authentic, communities set their own rules, and your voice isn’t for sale.
Help to power the servers, tools, and communities making Mastodon a safe, independent home for free expression.
Donate #SupportMastodon
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate
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2025-11-18 09:05:58 CET

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This important milestone also marks the beginning of a new era of community governance and collaborative decision-making for Mastodon. Now more than ever, we need to work together to build safe and resilient social spaces. We must build information networks that are resistant to billionaire control and surveillance. It will take all of us working together to do that.
So please consider joining our mission; we have a lot of work to do.
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate

2025-11-18 09:05:36 CET

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We’re also looking ahead to what comes next. In another blog post published today, we introduced Mastodon’s new leadership team. Our Executive Director is @npub10gc…0m2k (formerly, CFO of Mastodon gGmbH), who has already represented Mastodon on international stages.
We also shared an organisational update, and a fundraising update, in that blog post.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/11/the-future-is-ours-to-build-together/

2025-11-18 09:05:08 CET

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Our Founder, @npub1vl7…f6g0 is stepping down from his position as CEO. He shared a reflection on his time building and growing Mastodon on our blog.
We want to take a moment to express the Mastodon team’s deep gratitude and admiration for Eugen, and for the technology and community he has built here. We’re thrilled he’s staying on in an advisory capacity.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/11/my-next-chapter-with-mastodon

2025-11-18 09:04:43 CET

Hey everyone, we have some pretty big news to share. You might remember that we announced a big restructuring for the Mastodon team earlier this year. Today marks an important milestone in this transition.
#Mastodon #Fediverse #SocialWeb

2025-11-06 14:37:59 CET

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The Fediverse feels more vibrant when conversations are buzzing! Mastodon 4.5 fetches replies from other servers to show you more complete conversation threads - another much-anticipated feature.
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/503/019/982/185/470/original/ad4c076c1f732c1c.png

2025-11-06 14:36:20 CET

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Mastodon 4.5 brings Quote Post authoring features to everyone. Note that you can manage whether or how your posts are quoted by others, both globally on the new Posting Defaults page, and individually on specific posts. You can also revoke the use of a post. We wrote about this in more detail a few weeks ago: https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/09/introducing-quote-posts/

2025-11-06 14:35:58 CET

We’re excited to release Mastodon 4.5 into the world! Arriving just a few months after the last release, this version brings the long-awaited Quote Posts feature, along with many other goodies. Here’s a quick look (you should read our blog post for more!)
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/11/mastodon-4.5

2025-11-03 18:29:53 CET

RE: https://actu.blois.fr/@villedeblois/115486831898803392
Welcome, @npub1vgj…6y6t!
We are happy to help, and work with more cities or other civic organisations that want to join the Fediverse!
#note1zjp…9fua

2025-10-22 17:36:50 CEST

The Return of the #Plushtodon! (at the end of November, anyway...)
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/10/plushtodon-mini/

2025-10-22 16:25:04 CEST

RE: https://mastodon.social/@mellifluousbox/115417851503228073
Public communications (via platforms like Mastodon) are much too important to be in the hands of a handful of commercial Big Tech companies. Our team continues to engage in active discussions on these topics. We aim to help media associations to diversify their distribution by encouraging them to join the Fediverse.
#note1dsn…phdd

2025-10-09 15:02:43 CEST

We're excited to announce that @npub168y…upza has joined the fediverse! Their innovative implementation of ActivityPub allows you to follow updates from your favorite apps, demonstrating a new way to bring more apps to the open social web.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their generous donation, in support of our mission to create an open and safe social internet.
Welcome to the fediverse family, AltStore!
https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/07/alternative-app-store-altstore-raises-6m-connects-with-the-fediverse/
#Mastodon #Fediverse #AltStore

2025-10-08 10:44:40 CEST

We’re thrilled to be bringing you a upcoming feature to help you find your people on Mastodon: Packs. (Or something… we’re still figuring out the name.)
As always, we want to build this important feature for the community WITH the community.
Read this blog post about our approach and let us know what you think!
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/10/our-ideas-about-packs/

2025-10-06 18:51:00 CEST

In June, we proposed new Terms of Service for registered users of on our mastodon.social and mastodon.online servers. We did not do enough to consider the full impact of the terms, and the community was very clear that we needed to reconsider.
We've done that over the past few months. Today, we're posting an alternative set of terms, along with an opportunity for the community to provide feedback.
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/discussions/36368

2025-10-06 17:10:26 CEST

We appreciate that certain politicians have recently admitted their naivete in entrusting the voices of their governments to corporate / for-profit social media.
To these politicians, we say: https://joinmastodon.org/hosting

2025-09-19 11:57:43 CEST

We’re taking another step in building a sustainable financial base as a non-profit. Today, we’re announcing new hosting and support offerings, tailored for larger organisations and public institutions. These enable organisations to own their social identities, on their own infrastructure.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/09/service-offerings-from-mastodon/

2025-09-18 10:52:23 CEST

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Mastodon/115187078125939270
This is available to people on mastodon.online and mastodon.social now! 🎉 coming soon to other servers, when version 4.5 becomes available.
You can also find details of how to control your posts, via the animations in the blog and documentation.
Note: we've got an additional channel to send us feedback listed at the end of the blog post, if you'd like to share thoughts on this feature.
#note1ps8…k0a4

2025-09-12 20:47:21 CEST

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thanks for asking about the rationale behind the choice. We've experimented with both designs, and went with text above after talking with community leaders, who use quote posts positively to give underrepresented accounts more reach. In the end, we believe having the ability to opt-out of being quoted and being able to retract quotes after the fact are much stronger protections against abuse than the position of the text.

2025-09-11 20:30:48 CEST

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There’s documentation available today, along with an FAQ. If you’re a developer, draft documentation is available as well.
Quote posting will be available on mastodon.online and mastodon.social next week! We will be listening to your feedback on our new feature.
https://docs.joinmastodon.org/user/quote-posts/

2025-09-11 20:30:23 CEST

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We’ve thought carefully about building this feature, and we hope it broadens your use of Mastodon!
However, you're in control: if you don’t want your content to be quoted, you can find the setting to prevent future quotes of your content under Settings -> Preferences -> Other (in Mastodon 4.4).
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/187/079/368/594/801/original/077e86758471fe11.png

2025-09-11 20:28:47 CEST

Today, we’re ready to show you the upcoming quote posts feature in more detail. We’ve put together a blog post with examples of how quote posts will work on Mastodon, ahead of early access on our own servers next week 💬 Full launch to come, in Mastodon v4.5
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/09/introducing-quote-posts/

2025-08-22 13:40:48 CEST

We were delighted that @npub13za…8j89 from the Mastodon team was the featured keynote speaker on day 2 of #FrOSCon this year.
Andy spoke about the importance of the #Fediverse and of decentralisation in order to preserve digital freedom and sovereignty.
https://media.ccc.de/v/froscon2025-3408-decentralising_freedom_open_source_for_sovereignty

2025-08-21 14:14:39 CEST

It was a big weekend for the Mastodon team at #FrOSCon in Germany.
If you're curious what we've been working on and what's coming up, as well as updates across the #Fediverse more broadly, @npub1jcp…927t provided an update in his talk, "Taking a Fresh Look at the Fediverse".
Fun fact: David was also one of the founding organisers of FrOSCon!
https://media.ccc.de/v/froscon2025-3346-taking_a_fresh_look_at_the_fediverse

2025-08-04 16:14:01 CEST

With the launch of Ghost 6.0, every publication that runs on Ghost becomes part of the #fediverse. You can follow and comment on Platformer or 404 Media articles without leaving your Mastodon feed. This is the future of social media.
Congratulations to @npub1d2v…0l89 and all the team at Ghost!

2025-07-23 18:09:46 CEST

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they do, we know, and we appreciate everyone running Mastodon! We are trying this as a first step and have ideas for ways to do this more broadly for other instances in the future.

2025-07-23 17:39:27 CEST

Over the next few days, people that have accounts on mastodon.social and mastodon.online may see a donation banner in our official mobile apps. Here's the background on this small message.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/07/a-nudge-to-fund-our-future/

2025-07-08 16:59:54 CEST

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We hope you’ll enjoy the enhancements in Mastodon 4.4, and we’re grateful for your support and feedback. We’re a small team, and we depend on your donations to continue making Mastodon better with features and updates. Please contribute to support our mission if you can.
https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate

2025-07-08 16:59:41 CEST

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Mastodon 4.4 also contains the first part of our Quote Post implementation - display of incoming Quote Posts. Full support (including creation) will be part of the next version: Mastodon 4.5, coming later this year. We’re already hard at work on the next set of updates for that release.

2025-07-08 16:59:35 CEST

We’re excited to announce that Mastodon 4.4 is now generally available as an upgrade for all Mastodon servers. The update brings improvements to profiles, navigation, list management, media controls, server moderation notes, and more.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/07/mastodon-4.4

2025-06-26 12:19:29 CEST

📢 We've sat down with our artist @npub1r4v…snxk and created a sticker pack for @npub1rkw…5q62. Now you can send cute elephants to your friends, and promote the #fediverse at the same time. We ❤️ Signal, too!
https://signal.art/addstickers/#pack_id=43a9c3e16e24b2f182e2d3e03a7e1338&pack_key=87a129905fbe7371568eef6485f93a81b7569a963bf711063bf804123a075083
https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/114/749/146/061/653/724/original/716fba3c28f8f221.png

2025-06-19 13:35:54 CEST

We've heard your feedback on the Terms of Service updates for mastodon.social and mastodon.online, and we're pausing the implementation date (previously announced to users via email as 1st July 2025) so we can take further advice and make improvements.
It may take us a moment to consult with the right people, so please bear with us while we do so. As always, we appreciate your patience and support.

2025-06-18 14:14:37 CEST

Mastodon is happy to be recognised as a #DigitalPublicGood by @npub16ux…k6p0 - alongside many other incredible #OpenSource projects. Find out more in our blog post. #UNOpenSourceWeek
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/mastodon-dpga

2025-06-17 22:00:55 CEST

We shared a short update on the main (non-technical) priorities for our team this year.
https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/mastodon-2025/

2025-05-28 11:07:59 CEST

Day 3 at @npub1j3w…sgq4 in Berlin - so much has happened already: great meetups, panels, and discussion about the #Fediverse! Join the panel with our CFO @npub10gc…0m2k today at 16:45 on Stage 7 about "Independent social networks: how can they become mainstream?" #rp25 #mastodon #rp25fedi https://re-publica.com/de/session/unabhaengige-soziale-netzwerke-wie-koennen-sie-massentauglich-werden