Pixelfed

What is Pixelfed?

Pixelfed is a free, open-source image sharing network server that operates on the federated open web protocol ActivityPub. Driven by the objective to provide a viable decentralized alternative to commercial social media platforms, Pixelfed centers on user privacy, safety, and security as an ethical image sharing solution. Users can run Pixelfed on their own servers, free from algorithms, third-party analytics, or targeted advertising found in centralized platforms. Federated across millions of users, Pixelfed offers a chronological timeline and ad-free experience

Highlights

• Federated across a network of millions of users
• Ad-free and free from third-party analytics or tracking
• Chronological timeline without algorithmic curation
• Ability to self-host the platform on personal servers