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The annual #SocialWeb Operations Survey from @npub1y2r…kvzk is ...

2026-06-29T19:31:45Z

The annual #SocialWeb Operations Survey from IFTAS (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

We’re happy to share that Mastodon has been awarded a service ...

2026-04-14T11:01:34Z

We’re happy to share that Mastodon has been awarded a service agreement from the Sovereign Tech Fund Sovereign Tech Agency (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/

Some new t-shirt and pin designs are available in our store, and ...

2026-04-10T12:38:04Z

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/

In a new blog post, imanijoy provides a deeper dive into the ...

2026-04-09T13:13:30Z

In reply to nevent1q…m8dg
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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/

The initial release will be a starting point, while we learn from ...

2026-04-09T13:13:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…ugcq
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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.

We’re ready to show you a new feature coming in Mastodon 4.6 - ...

2026-04-09T13:12:50Z

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.

Following on from yesterday's blog post about the new design ...

2026-03-27T16:27:02Z

Following on from yesterday's blog post about the new design for profiles coming in Mastodon 4.6... here is the video of Imani (npub1404…fqef) recent talk at FOSS Backstage Design (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

There's much more to discover! Read the blog post for more ...

2026-03-26T16:27:37Z

In reply to nevent1q…kwej
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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.

Profile editing is now a unified experience, with everything in a ...

2026-03-26T16:25:11Z

In reply to nevent1q…nc63
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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.

We've reworked featured hashtags, pinned posts, and custom ...

2026-03-26T16:24:10Z

In reply to nevent1q…5fjp
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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.

A new Activity tab has a dropdown menu for filtering different ...

2026-03-26T16:23:11Z

In reply to nevent1q…m86u
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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.

Coming soon in Mastodon 4.6 - a redesigned profile page. ...

2026-03-26T16:21:55Z

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/

We've got something to Share! We hope you'll find it ...

2026-03-02T17:51:00Z

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

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Mastodon/116142521372597340 ...

2026-03-01T13:26:32Z

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.

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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

This #DIDay - Sunday March 1st - we'll be online and hosting ...

2026-02-27T12:10:34Z

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

In today's blog post, we have @npub1zu5…pytj (with ...

2026-02-18T15:15:13Z

In today's blog post, we have Renaud Chaput (npub1zu5…pytj) (with Imani (npub1404…fqef)) updating you on the project roadmap, plans, and technical direction.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2026/02/our-technical-direction/

Today we're sharing the first in a series of three posts from ...

2026-02-17T16:25:13Z

Today we're sharing the first in a series of three posts from our leadership team, starting with Felix Hlatky (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/

We're sharing information about an administrative change to ...

2026-02-13T14:33:07Z

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/

We've just published a blog post about our time at #FOSDEM ...

2026-02-11T19:01:08Z

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/

… and they are gone! You can still find a few (!) #plushtodon ...

2026-02-01T10:42:09Z

In reply to nevent1q…z9la
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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

We are having a great time at #FOSDEM and we only have three ...

2026-02-01T10:25:11Z

We are having a great time at #FOSDEM and we only have three enamel “Live Laugh Federate” pins left! (Two just got sold!)

If you’re interested in participating in this experiment, ...

2026-01-31T12:52:11Z

In reply to nevent1q…a4ap
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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

Starting now, we’re recruiting general purpose servers with ...

2026-01-31T12:52:05Z

In reply to nevent1q…82hd
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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

The experiment will be designed to ensure that server admins ...

2026-01-31T12:52:00Z

In reply to nevent1q…a3zv
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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

(The reason we’re starting with the apps and not the web is ...

2026-01-31T12:51:54Z

In reply to nevent1q…v6rx
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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

We are excited to share that we are beginning work on a new ...

2026-01-31T12:51:49Z

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.

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Mastodon is not just another social platform. We're a ...

2026-01-23T18:02:26Z

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

Mastodon is proving what's possible. Respectful public ...

2026-01-16T12:00:01Z

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

Our vision is crystal clear: social spaces should belong to the ...

2026-01-09T20:00:01Z

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

Not sure where to start with Mastodon? Here's some new year ...

2026-01-07T10:56:37Z

Not sure where to start with Mastodon? Here's some new year coverage from TechCrunch (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/

On Mastodon, decentralised means no mobs, no outrage algorithms, ...

2026-01-02T04:00:02Z

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

Democracy shouldn’t end at the login screen. Mastodon is the ...

2025-12-26T18:00:37Z

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

Imagine a social network that can’t be bought, sold, or ...

2025-12-19T12:00:30Z

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

Federation isn’t just a feature, it’s how we reject ...

2025-12-12T20:00:51Z

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

If you care about digital sovereignty and want to see your ...

2025-12-09T10:45:13Z

In reply to nevent1q…3g7g
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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

Today we are calling on institutions around the world to take ...

2025-12-09T10:44:44Z

In reply to nevent1q…e857
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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/

Elon Musk and X are once again proving why institutions should ...

2025-12-09T10:44:17Z

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

The Oxford Word of the Year is "rage bait" 🙁 In a ...

2025-12-05T04:01:24Z

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

RE: https://mastodon.social/@_elena/115643743121033327 We have ...

2025-12-02T16:28:07Z

RE: https://mastodon.social/@_elena/115643743121033327

We have been really happy to watch the #Plushtodon friends uniting with their brethren!
nostr:note1mppymjewx4taewke45pqky4agvlwflj7p6ty8hxegfc39ulqv62qup7fsg

Big tech thrives on division. Mastodon thrives with you. Here, ...

2025-11-28T17:00:22Z

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

Announcing our Winter 2025 merch drop! Select from our new, ...

2025-11-24T10:00:36Z

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

Centralised platforms shape the conversation to serve their ...

2025-11-21T12:00:01Z

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

This important milestone also marks the beginning of a new era of ...

2025-11-18T08:05:58Z

In reply to nevent1q…dkn8
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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

We’re also looking ahead to what comes next. In another blog ...

2025-11-18T08:05:36Z

In reply to nevent1q…qjgy
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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 Felix Hlatky (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/

Our Founder, @npub1vl7…f6g0 is stepping down from his position ...

2025-11-18T08:05:08Z

In reply to nevent1q…t5sc
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Our Founder, Eugen Rochko (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

Hey everyone, we have some pretty big news to share. You might ...

2025-11-18T08:04:43Z

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

The Fediverse feels more vibrant when conversations are buzzing! ...

2025-11-06T13:37:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…l02t
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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.

Mastodon 4.5 brings Quote Post authoring features to everyone. ...

2025-11-06T13:36:20Z

In reply to nevent1q…v449
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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/

We’re excited to release Mastodon 4.5 into the world! Arriving ...

2025-11-06T13:35:58Z

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

RE: https://actu.blois.fr/@villedeblois/115486831898803392 ...

2025-11-03T17:29:53Z

RE: https://actu.blois.fr/@villedeblois/115486831898803392

Welcome, Ville de Blois (npub1vgj…6y6t)!

We are happy to help, and work with more cities or other civic organisations that want to join the Fediverse!

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La Ville de Blois a déménagé sur une autre instance Mastodon : la sienne, blois.fr ! 🎉

Si vous suiviez la Ville, vous êtes au bon endroit et n’avez rien à faire : votre abonnement a déjà été mis à jour. (La magie :mastodon: !)

3 ans jour pour jour après son arrivée sur le fédivers et près d’un millier de messages plus tard, c’est une suite logique, vers une toile plus libre.

Nous reviendrons sur ce changement. Merci à l’équipe de Mastodon (npub163h…mv0n) pour l’accompagnement (https://joinmastodon.org/fr/hosting) ! 👋

The Return of the #Plushtodon! (at the end of November, ...

2025-10-22T15:36:50Z

The Return of the #Plushtodon! (at the end of November, anyway...)

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/10/plushtodon-mini/

RE: https://mastodon.social/@mellifluousbox/115417851503228073 ...

2025-10-22T14:25:04Z

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.

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Good panel at "Healthy Online Info Spaces" by invitation of OSCE RFoM. Thanks Natali Helberger (npub16kk…8dxe) for your remark during Q&A. We should connect with Manfred Zielinski (npub14xp…yacm) Marleen Stikker (npub1f2x…k75w) Koen de Jonge - SynQ (npub1whe…jcnz) Coen Wesselman (npub1vwt…e9cp) next time we're in the Netherlands
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#OSCE #vienna #netherlands #austria Amsterdam Law School - UvA (npub1qmv…50nc)

We're excited to announce that @npub168y…upza has joined ...

2025-10-09T13:02:43Z

We're excited to announce that AltStore (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

We’re thrilled to be bringing you a upcoming feature to help ...

2025-10-08T08:44:40Z

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/

In June, we proposed new Terms of Service for registered users of ...

2025-10-06T16:51:00Z

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

We appreciate that certain politicians have recently admitted ...

2025-10-06T15:10:26Z

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

We’re taking another step in building a sustainable financial ...

2025-09-19T09:57:43Z

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/

RE: https://mastodon.social/@Mastodon/115187078125939270 This is ...

2025-09-18T08:52:23Z

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.

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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/

thanks for asking about the rationale behind the choice. ...

2025-09-12T18:47:21Z

In reply to nevent1q…tyln
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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.

There’s documentation available today, along with an FAQ. If ...

2025-09-11T18:30:48Z

In reply to nevent1q…tx7c
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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/

We’ve thought carefully about building this feature, and we ...

2025-09-11T18:30:23Z

In reply to nevent1q…n60h
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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).

Today, we’re ready to show you the upcoming quote posts feature ...

2025-09-11T18:28:47Z

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/

We were delighted that @npub13za…8j89 from the Mastodon team ...

2025-08-22T11:40:48Z

We were delighted that Andy Piper 🔜 EMF 🤙🏻 ANDYP (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

It was a big weekend for the Mastodon team at #FrOSCon in ...

2025-08-21T12:14:39Z

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, David Roetzel (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

With the launch of Ghost 6.0, every publication that runs on ...

2025-08-04T14:14:01Z

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 John O'Nolan (npub1d2v…0l89) and all the team at Ghost!

they do, we know, and we appreciate everyone running Mastodon! We ...

2025-07-23T16:09:46Z

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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.

Over the next few days, people that have accounts on ...

2025-07-23T15:39:27Z

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/

We hope you’ll enjoy the enhancements in Mastodon 4.4, and ...

2025-07-08T14:59:54Z

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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

Mastodon 4.4 also contains the first part of our Quote Post ...

2025-07-08T14:59:41Z

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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.

We’re excited to announce that Mastodon 4.4 is now generally ...

2025-07-08T14:59:35Z

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

📢 We've sat down with our artist @npub1r4v…snxk and ...

2025-06-26T10:19:29Z

📢 We've sat down with our artist dopatwo (npub1r4v…snxk) and created a sticker pack for Signal (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

We've heard your feedback on the Terms of Service updates for ...

2025-06-19T11:35:54Z

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.

Mastodon is happy to be recognised as a #DigitalPublicGood by ...

2025-06-18T12:14:37Z

Mastodon is happy to be recognised as a #DigitalPublicGood by Digital Public Goods Alliance (npub16ux…k6p0) - alongside many other incredible #OpenSource projects. Find out more in our blog post. #UNOpenSourceWeek

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/mastodon-dpga

We shared a short update on the main (non-technical) priorities ...

2025-06-17T20:00:55Z

We shared a short update on the main (non-technical) priorities for our team this year.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/06/mastodon-2025/

ICYMI, yesterday @npub147q…9ny3 was on stage talking with ...

2025-05-28T09:18:32Z

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ICYMI, yesterday Philip Schroepel (npub147q…9ny3) was on stage talking with Leonhard Dobusch (npub1jsu…vkpy) and on Monday there were two meetups all about the #Fediverse - we also brought #plushtodon to meet the fans #rp25 #rp25fedi 😃

Day 3 at @npub1j3w…sgq4 in Berlin - so much has happened ...

2025-05-28T09:07:59Z

Day 3 at republica (npub1j3w…sgq4) in Berlin - so much has happened already: great meetups, panels, and discussion about the #Fediverse! Join the panel with our CFO Felix Hlatky (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

The next release of Mastodon will have features to better support ...

2025-05-23T16:33:41Z

The next release of Mastodon will have features to better support communities in different jurisdictions around the world - multi-lingual rules translations, terms of service, and optional minimum age requirements for signup. You can learn more in our latest blog post. https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/legal-features-updates/

The Mastodon team will be at re:publica #rp25 in Berlin next ...

2025-05-19T09:57:14Z

The Mastodon team will be at re:publica #rp25 in Berlin next week, taking part in a couple of panel discussions.

We're also hosting a side event! If you'd like to join, register via https://lu.ma/7h454kcp

Mastodon CFO @npub10gc…0m2k will be at the ...

2025-05-06T09:47:33Z

Mastodon CFO Felix Hlatky (npub10gc…0m2k) will be at the #GlobalSolutionsSummit today as part of the panel "Beyond Profit: Public Interest Technologies for Democratic Digital Futures". You can also listen to his interview with Radioeins from last Friday.

https://www.radioeins.de/programm/sendungen/der_schoene_morgen/_/global-solution-summit.html

https://global-solutions-summit.org/public/events/fb1a1fa895/seminars/dcdd5421fe/modal

we appreciate the hesitation about those organisations, but ...

2025-05-01T16:00:28Z

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we appreciate the hesitation about those organisations, but we're hiring individuals and their experience, rather than the company they worked for in previous lives. There's a strong value alignment amongst the people in the team.

Hello! We're the team that builds and supports Mastodon, ...

2025-05-01T15:32:05Z

Hello! We're the team that builds and supports Mastodon, alongside the community. Today, we wanted to share an update on our organisation. https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/05/evolving-the-team/

Hey friends! It’s nearly time for #FOSDEM, the annual free and ...

2025-01-27T13:41:42Z

Hey friends! It’s nearly time for #FOSDEM, the annual free and open source event in Brussels. This weekend, the Mastodon team will be based in building H.

We’ll be raising funds for the project with some of our merch - beautiful limited edition winter mugs, pins, and t-shirts. We’ll also have fun stickers to share for free, so you can show your support for Mastodon everywhere!

(just so you know: we’re a bit short on larger t-shirt sizes, so come early if you want to buy one of those)

We're not just building a social network, we're building ...

2025-01-13T10:16:17Z

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We're not just building a social network, we're building a community. Communities thrive when everyone contributes. We're growing our operating budget to invest in our contribution to the Fediverse as a whole, including our commitment to trust and safety, and user experience. Donate to support this vision!

https://joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate

#MastodonNonProfit

Our core mission remains the same: create tools and spaces for ...

2025-01-13T10:16:02Z

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Our core mission remains the same: create tools and spaces for authentic online communities. No changes to your user experience, just a stronger commitment to transparency and community-driven governance. Join us on this journey!

#MastodonNonProfit

Eugen's vision for Mastodon was centered on user choice, ...

2025-01-13T10:15:48Z

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Eugen's vision for Mastodon was centered on user choice, community, and freedom. Now, we're formalizing that commitment with the formation of a new European non-profit entity. Eugen will transition to an alternative role in the team, with a new CEO to be announced very soon. Stay tuned for updates on these changes.

#MastodonNonProfit

Today Mastodon is taking another step towards its founding ...

2025-01-13T10:15:27Z

Today Mastodon is taking another step towards its founding ideals: independence and non-profit ownership. We're transferring ownership of key assets to a new, European not-for-profit entity, ensuring our mission remains true to a decentralised social web, not corporate control. #MastodonNonProfit

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/01/the-people-should-own-the-town-square/

Not sure what you're getting? Someone made a video review of ...

2025-01-02T22:38:45Z

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Not sure what you're getting? Someone made a video review of the toy, so you can see it in action. You can also browse the #Plushtodon hashtag to see the elephants on their adventures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69fgnoyBczs

Only about half of #Mastodon stuffed toys are still in stock in ...

2025-01-02T22:35:07Z

Only about half of #Mastodon stuffed toys are still in stock in the US. Help us pay our bills *and* get a friend-shaped travel and business companion! #Plushtodon

https://shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mastodon-plushie

If you're curious how #Mastodon is doing by the numbers, the ...

2024-12-23T19:14:07Z

If you're curious how #Mastodon is doing by the numbers, the 2023 Annual Report is finally here. How large is our budget, and where does it go? Who works on Mastodon? For all of this and more, we've got an answer--at least as far as 2023 goes.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/12/annual-report-2023/

The #Mastodon stuffed toy is now available in the United States! ...

2024-12-18T18:14:31Z

The #Mastodon stuffed toy is now available in the United States! This is a limited run of 500. Check out the #Plushtodon hashtag for more pictures!

https://shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mastodon-plushie

Thank you, Mastodon community! 🎉 Thanks to your incredible ...

2024-12-10T23:06:30Z

Thank you, Mastodon community! 🎉

Thanks to your incredible support, this Giving Tuesday we’ve raised $10,438 (13% of $75,000 goal) for our ✨ Trust & Safety Lead ✨ hire!

There’s still time ⏳

Every contribution brings us closer to building a safer, more inclusive, open & free community-led platform where people, not profit, shape the future.

Thank you for donating, spreading the word & being part of this journey! 💙

Help us reach our campaign goal: https://givebutter.com/givingmastodon

#GivingTuesday

Our #GivingTuesday campaign is officially LIVE! We’re raising ...

2024-12-03T19:06:46Z

Our #GivingTuesday campaign is officially LIVE!

We’re raising $75,000 to fund a new hire: ✨ Trust & Safety Lead ✨

A crucial role in protecting Mastodon’s growing community by strengthening our trust & safety tools incl. #moderation & server blocklists.

Your support is an investment in the future of a decentralised, free and respectful online community, where every user feels safe & supported.

Thank you for being part of this movement! 💪

Donate what you can today: https://givebutter.com/givingmastodon

We believe the internet should be a place where everyone feels ...

2024-12-02T20:29:06Z

We believe the internet should be a place where everyone feels safe, respected and empowered to connect.

That’s why this #GivingTuesday we’re launching a campaign to fund a vital new role at #Mastodon:

✨ Trust & Safety Lead ✨

With the recent US elections and many changes to come, protecting our community has never been more important.

We officially kick off on *Tue, Dec 3rd* but if you’d like, you can make an impact today. Thank you for your support!

https://givebutter.com/givingmastodon

Finally, the #Plushtodon is available for purchase in the UK! ...

2024-11-26T15:59:11Z

Finally, the #Plushtodon is available for purchase in the UK! Only 90 left in all of Europe! We're still working on unlocking selling to the US 🙂

https://shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mastodon-plushie

We're now shipping the #Plushtodon to Norway and Switzerland! ...

2024-10-21T08:20:38Z

We're now shipping the #Plushtodon to Norway and Switzerland! Only 173 left in Europe. News on the US and other regions to come soon!

https://shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mastodon-plushie

* We're waiting for our UK VAT number before enabling ...

2024-10-15T15:21:50Z

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* We're waiting for our UK VAT number before enabling shipping to the UK to avoid you having to pay any unexpected duties on the package. As for the US, the stock hasn't arrived at the warehouse yet.

The wait is over*—The #Mastodon stuffed toy is now available ...

2024-10-15T15:17:20Z

The wait is over*—The #Mastodon stuffed toy is now available for purchase in the EU! Other regions to come later. Share your pictures with the #Plushtodon hashtag!

https://shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mastodon-plushie

#Mastodon 4.3 is out! 🎉 We've made notifications easier to ...

2024-10-08T13:25:38Z

#Mastodon 4.3 is out! 🎉 We've made notifications easier to manage and improved the look and feel of the whole app across the board. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! See what you can expect once your server upgrades:

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/10/mastodon-4.3/

We’re hiring again! The Mastodon team is looking for a ...

2024-07-11T18:44:32Z

We’re hiring again! The Mastodon team is looking for a part-time #Finance / #Ops Associate to support Felix Hlatky (npub10gc…0m2k) + Eugen Rochko (npub1vl7…f6g0).

This is a #remote position and requires working proficiency in #German. Ideally:

› You have experience in #accounting + #bookkeeping
› Understand German #legal frameworks + systems
› Are great with MS #Excel!

Could also work as a long-term paid #internship. Can you refer anyone to us? More info/to apply:

https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/mastodon/f38df483-da29-4bab-9f0c-5d1b11e7c1d0

#FediHire #GetFediHired #hiring

Today we're launching a new #Mastodon feature that will ...

2024-07-02T18:08:34Z

Today we're launching a new #Mastodon feature that will highlight writers and journalists that are active on the fediverse when their their articles are being shared.

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/07/highlighting-journalism-on-mastodon/