Pixelfed is now accessible as a cellular apps for each iOS and Android. The open-source, decentralized platform gives picture sharing much like Instagram. Nonetheless, Pixelfed has no adverts and doesn’t share consumer information with third events. The platform launched in 2018, however was solely accessible on the internet or via third-party app purchasers. The Android app debuted on January 9 and the iOS app was launched at this time.
On Monday night at Mastodon, creator Daniel Supernault mentioned the platform had added 11,000 customers within the final 24 hours and that greater than 78,000 posts have been shared on Pixelfed to this point. The platform runs on ActivityPub, the identical protocol that powers a number of different decentralized social networks in FedEx, comparable to Mastodon and
Many Instagram customers are in search of alternate options to the Meta-owned platform after the corporate mentioned it could permit derogatory feedback in opposition to ladies and trans folks, amongst different adjustments. Meta additionally hyperlinks to Pixelfed on Fb, deeming them spam and deleting these posts. An organization consultant mentioned it was a mistake and that the posts could be reinstated.