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# Pixelfed

Pixelfed sees a surge in engagements driven by discussions around its role as an Instagram alternative and growing interest in self-hosting solutions. However, some users report image display issues and platform stability concerns.

### About Pixelfed
Pixelfed is a decentralized, open-source social network focused on photo and video sharing.  

### Insights
- Pixelfed sentiment is up XXXXX% from the previous week.

### Engagements: XXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:pixelfed/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/pixelfed/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Month: XXXXXXX +1,553%  
X Months: XXXXXXX -XX%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXX +3,967%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-01-16  
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-01-09  

Engagements by network (24h):
Reddit: XXX
TikTok: XXX
X: XXX
YouTube: XXX

  
  
### Mentions: XXX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:pixelfed/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/pixelfed/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XXX  
Daily Average: XX  
X Week: XXX -XXXX%  
X Month: XXX +0.81%  
X Months: XXXXX -XX%  
X Year: XXXXX +176%  
1-Year High: XXX on 2025-01-17  
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-08-06  

Mentions by network (24h):
Reddit: XXX
TikTok: XX
X: XX
YouTube: XX

  
  
### Creators: XX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:pixelfed/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/pixelfed/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Pixelfed in the last XX hours which is down XX% from XXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XX  
X Week: XXX -XXXX%  
X Month: XXX -XXXX%  
X Months: XXX -XX%  
X Year: XXXXX +146%  
1-Year High: XXX on 2025-01-17  
1-Year Low: XX on 2025-09-15  

The most influential creators that mention Pixelfed in the last XX hours

| Creator                                               | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                               | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@douglaswelch](/creator/youtube/douglaswelch)        | X    | XXXXX     | X     | XXX         |
| [@thinklogically](/creator/twitter/thinklogically)    | X    | XXX       | X     | XXX         |
| [@Istanbulli](/creator/reddit/Istanbulli)             | X    |           | X     | XX          |
| [@tigaman60](/creator/reddit/tigaman60)               | X    | XX        | X     | XX          |
| [@figgyfinds](/creator/tiktok/figgyfinds)             | X    | XXXXXXX   | X     | XX          |
| [@enthusiasm_gap](/creator/reddit/enthusiasm_gap)     | X    |           | X     | XX          |
| [@humanexperienced](/creator/tiktok/humanexperienced) | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XX          |
| [@A7Production](/creator/twitter/A7Production)        | X    | XXX       | X     | XX          |
| [@dansup](/creator/reddit/dansup)                     | X    |           | X     | X           |
| [@chiefgyk3d](/creator/tiktok/chiefgyk3d)             | XX   | XXXXXXX   | X     | X           |

[View More](/list/creators/pixelfed/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:pixelfed/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/pixelfed/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Week: XX% +16%  
X Month: XX% +7%  
X Months: XX% +23%  
X Year: XX% +5%  
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-11-25  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-01-13  

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 XX hours

*Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*

"Aldik Home Christmas Displays 2025 XX Van Nuys California"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_mKsy9T4NhE) [@douglaswelch](/creator/youtube/douglaswelch) 2025-12-13T20:17Z 1110 followers, XXX engagements


"Quince Blossoms Adelaide Botanic Garden Adelaide Australia"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rV7YujBshVM) [@douglaswelch](/creator/youtube/douglaswelch) 2025-12-13T19:48Z 1110 followers, XXX engagements


"🔴 Montez dans le train #Christmas ✅ #Mastoradio #World #Travel #Voyages #France #Photography #Music #Media #Live #Podcast #A7Radio #Radio #Streaming #Webradio #Paris #Mix #Dj #Social #Motivation #Pixelfed #Socialmedia #Fediradio"  
[X Link](https://x.com/A7Production/status/1999737562819145750) [@A7Production](/creator/x/A7Production) 2025-12-13T07:06Z XXX followers, X engagements


"🔴 La Good life #Christmas ✅ #World #Travel #Voyages #France #Photography #Music #Media #Live #Podcast #A7Radio #Radio #Streaming #Webradio #Paris #Mix #Dj #Social #Motivation #Pixelfed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/A7Production/status/1999634630270431674) [@A7Production](/creator/x/A7Production) 2025-12-13T00:17Z XXX followers, XX engagements