Pixelfed
Pixelfed sees a surge in mentions and creators, driven by users seeking privacy-focused alternatives to mainstream platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Recent posts highlight its role in the decentralized web and as a viable option to escape AI-generated content.
About Pixelfed
Pixelfed is a decentralized, open-source social network for photo and video sharing within the Fediverse.
Insights
- Pixelfed mentions hit [---] which is 112% higher than it's daily average.
- Pixelfed creators hit [---] which is 106% higher than it's daily average.
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[--] Week: [------] -68%
[--] Month: [-------] -47%
[--] Months: [---------] +401%
[--] Year: [---------] -76%
1-Year High: [-------] on 2025-12-01
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-10-08
Engagements by network (24h): Instagram: [--] TikTok: [---] X: [---] Reddit: [---] YouTube: [---]
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[--] Week: [---] +1.10%
[--] Month: [---] +29%
[--] Months: [-----] +22%
[--] Year: [-----] -12%
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-10-23
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-08-06
Mentions by network (24h): Instagram: [--] TikTok: [--] X: [--] Reddit: [--] YouTube: [--]
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Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[---] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Pixelfed in the last [--] hours which is up 27% from [---] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [--]
[--] Week: [---] +3%
[--] Month: [---] +13%
[--] Months: [---] -0.93%
[--] Year: [---] -44%
1-Year High: [---] on 2026-01-30
1-Year Low: [--] on 2025-08-06
The most influential creators that mention Pixelfed in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @douglasewelch | [--] | [--] | [--] | [--] |
| @A7Production | [--] | [---] | [--] | [--] |
| @figgyfinds | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [--] |
| @theejernine | [--] | [------] | [--] | [--] |
| @humanexperienced | [--] | [------] | [--] | [--] |
| @programwitch | [--] | [--] | [--] | [--] |
| @howtopc_yt | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [--] |
| @thrivemediaes | [--] | [------] | [--] | [--] |
| @chiefgyk3d | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [--] |
| @skillscopehq | [--] | [-----] | [--] | [--] |
Sentiment: 89%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 89%
Daily Average: 76%
[--] Week: 83% -17%
[--] Month: 81% +2%
[--] Months: 81% -1%
[--] Year: 81% +22%
1-Year High: 96% on 2025-12-04
1-Year Low: 50% on 2025-08-04
Most Supportive Themes:
- Pixelfed as Instagram Alternative: (40%) Users are exploring Pixelfed as a privacy-focused, self-hosted alternative to Instagram, sharing guides and positive experiences.
- Self-Hosting and Lightweight Solutions: (25%) Interest is growing in setting up Pixelfed on devices like Raspberry Pi and exploring lightweight clients, indicating a desire for more control and efficiency.
- Fediverse Integration and Community: (20%) Pixelfed is frequently mentioned alongside other Fediverse platforms like Mastodon, highlighting its role in a broader decentralized social network ecosystem.
Most Critical Themes:
- Image Display Issues: (10%) Some users are encountering problems with images not displaying correctly, particularly on mobile browsers like iOS Safari and Firefox.
- Platform Stability and User Experience: (5%) Occasional mentions of 'hoping it will work again' and 'servers definitely seem overloaded' suggest potential concerns about the platform's current stability or performance.
Top Pixelfed Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Pixelfed and diVine might be your best bets for escaping AI slop. (h/t @chanman @AP) https://apnews.com/article/ai-content-slop-pinterest-tiktok-deezer-6bdf29efebc631fe63de13831e14b95f https://apnews.com/article/ai-content-slop-pinterest-tiktok-deezer-6bdf29efebc631fe63de13831e14b95f"
X Link @startpage 2026-02-17T15:00Z 52.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Instead of Gmail use Tuta Instead of WhatsApp use Signal Instead of Netflix use Jellyfin Instead of Maps use OsmAnd Instead of YouTube use Odysee Instead of Google use DuckDuckGo Instead of Instagram use Pixelfed Instead of TikTok use Loops Instead of Google Drive use CryptPad Instead of Discord use Matrix Instead of Notion use Notesnook Which app is not on your phone https://t.co/S0adMPHw84 Which app is not on your phone https://t.co/S0adMPHw84"
X Link @privacy_guides 2025-11-26T05:57Z 28.9K followers, 1M engagements
"#Facebook Alternatives #vivaengage #instagram #pixelfed #whatsapp #telegram #messenger #teams #threads #twitterx #facebookstory #snapchat #facebookreel #tiktok #facebooklive #twitch #mapillary #googlemaps #metaquest #visionpro #bereal"
TikTok Link @optedif 2024-06-25T18:11Z [---] followers, 91.4K engagements
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