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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/07/2026

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Underneath a banner image featuring several frolicking Mastodons, there is a tab featuring "latest activity" and another one featuring "About" content.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2026

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/06/2026

The annual #SocialWeb Operations Survey from @iftas 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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Graphic promoting the 2026 Social Web Operations Survey, that features a colourful design with icons representing various platforms. The text reads, "2026 Social Web Operations Survey (formerly known as the Moderator Needs Assessment). Now Open: moderators, admins, community managers... your voice matters. Any platform, any protocol."

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/03/2026

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.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/03/2026

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.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/03/2026

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.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/03/2026

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.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/02/2026

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

Five beautiful enamel pins featuring the Mastodon mascot, on a table

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/01/2026

Busy week! We're preparing to meet the community at #FOSDEM at the weekend. Some members of the team will be at various events around Brussels from Thursday. As well as @haubles talk on the #socialweb track on Saturday, @mellifluousbox box will be on a panel […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/01/2026

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 joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate

An excited Mastodon jumping towards a flying envelope

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/01/2026

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 joinmastodon.org/sponsors#donate

A happy Mastodon holding a red love heart

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/01/2026

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/12/2025

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A cartoon Mastodon mascot being assembled

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/12/2025

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/12/2025

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Four colourful cartoon mastodons stand together on grass, each with a speech bubble. The illustration shows diverse voices speaking up and building something together.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/12/2025

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A Mastodon surrounded by flames, with bulging eyes - "This is fine"

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/11/2025

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A Mastodon hammering away on a computer keyboard

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/11/2025

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A Mastodon spotting another three Mastodons on a distant planet

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/11/2025

Among many tweaks, and some polishing of the web interface, Mastodon 4.5 also now supports the use of native emoji 🎁

A screenshot of the Preferences page of the Mastodon web interface, showing the new "Emoji style" setting with 3 options : Auto, Twemoji and Native

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/11/2025

Server owners can do more to manage and showcase their community. Mastodon 4.5 has settings to define the visibility of different feeds (timelines), and also the ability to set the default landing page to the local feed. There are also new tools for […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Two screenshots of the Mastodon administration interface, showing new settings :
- one to select who can access live feeds featuring local posts
- another one for live feeds featuring remote posts
- a third one named "Landing page for new visitors"

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/11/2025

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.

A screenshot of the Mastodon web interface showing replies to a post, with an UX element reading "More replies found" and a "Show" button.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2025

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).

A screenshot showing the Preferences -> Other -> Who can quote option in Mastodon 4.4

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/06/2025

📢 We've sat down with our artist @dopatwo and created a sticker pack for @signalapp. Now you can send cute elephants to your friends, and promote the #fediverse at the same time. We ❤️ Signal, too! […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A purple image with a number of cute Mastodon mascots in a series of poses (running, this is fine, waiting, waving, greeting, boosting, liking, and typing)

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 28/05/2025

ICYMI, yesterday @philipkristians was on stage talking with @leonido and on Monday there were two meetups all about the #Fediverse - we also brought #plushtodon to meet the fans #rp25 #rp25fedi 😃

A stage at re:publica - two men sitting in front of a white slide with the words "Mastodon: Offene Infrastrukturen fur alle".

A long shot of a stage at re:publica - in the distance, two men sitting in front of a white slide with the words "Mastodon: Offene Infrastrukturen fur alle". The photo is taken along the central aisle, with rows of attendees on either side.

Members of the Mastodon team, 3 men and a woman, holding a beige plush Mastodon mascot, near some industrial looking buildings. The sky is blue with white fluffy clouds.

The re:publica hashtag rp25 on a concrete wall lit with neon blue and pink lights, with the letters X, Y, and Z hanging and casting shadows nearby.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 27/01/2025

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Photo of the Mastodon Winter Mug, showing multiple Mastodon mascots playing in the snow

Photo of the Mastodon Winter Mug, showing multiple Mastodon mascots playing in the snow with one making a snowman.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/01/2025

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 shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mast…

A Mastodon stuffed toy is sitting in front of a table in a cafe.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/12/2024

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! shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mast…

A stuffed Mastodon toy is leaning over to drink some coffee.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/12/2024

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A stuffed Mastodon toy holding a bouqet of orange flowers in one hand, and an hourglass in the other.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/12/2024

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A cute stuffed Mastodon toy wearing a hat, sitting in front of a box labelled "Giving Tuesday donations" filled with US dollar bills.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/12/2024

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 […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A cute stuffed Mastodon toy holding a Mastodon mug while sitting in front of a laptop.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/11/2024

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 🙂 shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mast…

A stuffed Mastodon toy being held tightly.

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Mastodon @mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/10/2024

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! shop.joinmastodon.org/products/mast…

A stuffed Mastodon toy sitting in front of a restaurant table.

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