Pixelfed
pixelfed.orgFree and open-source decentralized photo sharing social media platform
Consumer & Socialdecentralizedopen-sourcephoto-sharingactivitypubfediverseself-hostedsocial-media
About
Pixelfed is a free, open-source, decentralized photo sharing platform built as an alternative to centralized social media. It operates on the ActivityPub protocol, allowing users to federate with other compatible platforms like Mastodon. Users can self-host their own instance or join an existing one.
Problem
Centralized photo-sharing platforms control user data and limit interoperability with other social networks.
For
Privacy-conscious individuals and communities seeking decentralized social media alternatives
How it works
Users join or self-host a Pixelfed instance that federates with other ActivityPub-compatible platforms, enabling decentralized photo sharing and social interaction.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched
Founders
- Dansupgithub