z-Labor e.V.

Hackerspace based in Zwickau, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@zLabor@chaos.social

Lighthouses of Wales

Posts about lighthouses in Wales and elsewhere by a local history author from Anglesey.

Fediverse address:
@LighthouseWales@toot.wales

Aruma Studios

Independent game developer making point & click adventure games, creator of “Shadows of the Afterland”.

Fediverse address:
@arumastudios@mastodon.gamedev.place

Denise Gutzmer

Nebraska resident, weather and science enthusiast, works at the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Fediverse address:
@DeniseGutzmer@mindly.social

Quitting Carbon

Renewable energy news site run by an energy journalist, focusing on the transition away from fossil fuels.

Fediverse address (blog):
@justin@quittingcarbonmedia.com

Delta Chat

Free open source end-to-end encrypted messaging system that works through email. This means if you both have Delta apps running you can chat in encrypted mode, but even people without Delta can chat with you through their normal email account. It’s available for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac and Windows.

Fediverse address:
@delta@chaos.social

Repair-Café Kahlgrund

Repair cafe in Kahlgrund, Bavaria, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@rckahlgrund@aschaffenburg.social

PHP

Official account for the popular scripting language used widely in web development.

Fediverse address:
@php@fosstodon.org

Maryland Poor People’s Campaign

Maryland branch of US campaign group fighting poverty and seeking structural justice. (The group is named after a similar movement from 1968 that was led by Martin Luther King.)

Fediverse address:
@marylandppc@union.place

Joey Deruy

Self-taught, exhibited artist with a distinctive abstract style using colourful shapes on pale backgrounds, sometimes with figurative and other non-abstract elements mixed in. Deruy was partly raised in Kenya, and there are African influences on his art too.

Fediverse address:
@JoeyDeruy@mastodon.art

itch.io

Official account for the lovely site where you can buy weird and wonderful indie games, ebooks, comics, soundtracks and more.

Fediverse address:
@itchio@mastodon.gamedev.place

Grazia Magazine UK / GraziaDaily.co.uk

British edition of the women’s lifestyle magazine and website, covering fashion, beauty and entertainment. The UK edition was first published in 2005.

Fediverse address:
@GraziaUK@flipboard.com

Lake Superior Live

Views from webcams all around Lake Superior in North America.

Fediverse address:
@Livelakesuperior@mastodon.social

JTechLog News Feed

News feed from JTechLog, a Hungarian blog about the Java programming language.

Fediverse address (in Hungarian):
@www.jtechlog.hu@rss-parrot.net

Boriana

Artist and crafter making colourful surreal illustrations, jewellery and other objects. Often features insects, other animals and strange fictional creatures.

Fediverse address:
@boriana@cr8r.gg

Food & Wine Magazine

US-based magazine about food and drink including recipes, cookery, restaurant reviews etc. Founded in 1978.

Fediverse address:
@foodandwine@flipboard.com

Li Chen

Creator of the humorous and slightly twisted “Extra Ordinary” web comic.

Fediverse address:
@exocomics@mastodon.world

Oxidize Conference

Conference for developers and companies using the Rust programming language. Conference is based in Berlin, Germany.

Fediverse address:
@oxidize@social.ferrous-systems.com

Rivista Studio

Italian magazine about current affairs, culture, fashion and lifestyle news. Founded in 2011.

Fediverse address (in Italian):
@RivistaStudio@flipboard.com

Quazar

Retro developer focused on the SAM Coupé computer. Creates new software and hardware for the SAM Coupé, runs the SamCoupe.com website, writes for the SAM Revival magazine.

Fediverse address:
@quazarsamcoupe@mastodonapp.uk

Great Australian Pods

Podcast directory featuring all kinds of podcasts from Australia.

Fediverse address:
@cheryanne@aus.social

Vancouver EV Association

Non-profit based in Vancouver, Canada, advocating for electric cars and other vehicles. Founded in 1988.

Fediverse address:
@vevabc@mstdn.ca

PressProgress

Canadian non-profit news organisation, whose aim is to hold the rich and powerful accountable through investigative journalism. Founded by the Broadbent Institute.

Fediverse address:
@pressprogress@mastodon.online

Multichannel Music FediGroup

Discussion group about multichannel music and 3D audio.

Fediverse address:
@MultichannelMusic@fedigroups.social

Socketwench

Making videos about 3D printing and electronics projects, also retro computing and assorted other stuff.

Fediverse address (videos):
@socketwench@makertube.net

Python Package Index

Repository of software for the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@pypi@fosstodon.org

Autonomy News

Independent US-based news site reporting on reproductive rights and bodily autonomy issues including abortion, contraception and gender affirmation.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@autonomynews.co

International Discworld Convention

Official account for the International Discworld Convention, an event for fans of the works of Sir Terry Pratchett. Held every two years in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@dwcon@mendeddrum.org

Consumer Reports

US-based non-profit consumer organisation and magazine, publishing reviews and tips on a wide range of products.

Fediverse address:
@ConsumerReports@flipboard.com

T3 Magazine

UK technology magazine covering gadgets, phones, home technology, cars, outdoors equipment etc. Originally known as “Tomorrow’s Technology Today”, first published in 1996.

Fediverse address:
@T3dotcom@flipboard.com

Knitting FediGroup

Discussion group for anyone interested in knitting.

Fediverse address:
@knitting@fedigroups.social

CultureMap Houston

Lifestyle and cultural news site for Houston, Texas, USA. Covers restaurants, entertainment, travel, arts etc.

Fediverse address:
@CultureMapHTX@flipboard.com

B.ella

Wonderful photos of plants, nature and the countryside in Germany.

Fediverse address:
@Bella@pixelfed.social

Gesellschaft für Anlagen- und Reaktorsicherheit / Society for Plant and Reactor Safety

German government-funded scientific organisation working on improving the safety of nuclear power plants, their decommissioning and the disposal of nuclear waste.

Fediverse address (in German):
@GRS@social.bund.de

Fritz Bauer Institute

Independent interdisciplinary research and education institute in Germany researching and documenting the history of Nazi mass crimes, particularly the Holocaust, and their impact on the present world.

Fediverse address (in German):
@FritzBauerInstitut@bildung.social

HuffPost UK

UK edition of the HuffPost news site (formerly known as the Huffington Post).

Fediverse address:
@huffpostuk@flipboard.com

Filmfreak Mafia

Posting news, quotations and interesting links related to films and television.

Fediverse address:
@filmfreakmafia@mastodon.social

YLE Uutiset News Feed

News feed of YLE News, from Finland’s public broadcaster Yleisradio.

Fediverse address (in Finnish):
@yle.fi.uutiset@rss-parrot.net

BSD TV

BSD group posting videos from BSD conferences. Account is run by members of a New York BSD group but they cover conferences in other countries too.

Fediverse address (videos):
@tpid98@toobnix.org

Ottawa Biking Adventures

Posting videos of bike rides and cycling in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@deathbydenim@spectra.video

Ubuntu CZ/SK

Czech and Slovak community dedicated to Ubuntu Linux.

Fediverse address (in Czech):
@UbuntuCZ@floss.social

Beko Pharm

Videos by a space simulator fan creating a home-built cockpit for gaming.

Fediverse address (videos):
@bekopharm@makertube.net

INRAE ACT

Research division for transformative action at the French government’s research institute for food, agriculture and the environment.

Fediverse address (in English & French):
@INRAE_ACT@social.numerique.gouv.fr

Retro Librarian

Retro photos, adverts and images from American popular culture covering many decades.

Fediverse address:
@LibrarianRA@worldkey.io

My Comic Crate

Blog and video channel all about comic books, with a focus on mainstream titles from Marvel and DC etc.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@mycomiccrate.com

Akademy

Annual world summit of KDE, a free non-commercial event organised by the KDE community.

Fediverse address (main):
@akademy@floss.social

Fediverse address (videos):
@akademy@tube.kockatoo.org

Random Plane

Random jet photos and routes taken by them recently.

Fediverse address:
@planes@mas.to

Wikimedia LGBT+

Global intersectional wikimedia user group aiming to improve quality and breadth of LGBTQIA+ history on Wikipedia and Wikimedia projects.

Fediverse address:
@wmlgbt@tech.lgbt

Real Simple

Magazine about housekeeping, parenting, food, lifestyle, beauty, fashion and health, with the emphasis on practical easy solutions to problems. Based in the US, founded in 2000.

Fediverse address:
@RealSimple@flipboard.com

Sprawlism

Looking at sustainable urban policy in New York Metro area in the USA, and power relations through social ecology and feminist urbanism.

Fediverse address (blog):
@LoSontag@sprawlism.com

Dutch PHP Conference

International conference for PHP users, held in the Netherlands.

Fediverse address (main):
@dutchphpconference@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (videos):
@dutch_php_conference@phpc.tv

Houston Public Media / KUHT / KUHF

PBS TV affiliate and NPR radio affiliate in Houston, Texas, USA. Founded in 1950, run by the University of Houston.

Fediverse address:
@houstonpublicmedia@mastodon.social

Dave Walker

Cycling cartoonist, author of the cycle-themed book “From A to B”, draws amusing and thought-provoking diagrams about sustainable transport and other topics.

Fediverse address:
@davewalker@mastodon.social

All about Vinyl

Posting artwork from classic vinyl record album covers.

Fediverse address:
@Vinyl@pixelfed.social

45s Of The 60s 70s 80s

Photos of classic and obscure 45rpm vinyl records from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

Fediverse address:
@45rpm@metapixl.com

Nosh and Nibble

Food and drink blog reviewing restaurants, snacks and treats (especially Japanese boxes). Based in Vancouver, Canada, but also travels to other countries and covers restaurants there.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@noshandnibble.blog

GNOME Türkiye

Turkish news site about the GNOME desktop environment.

Fediverse address (in Turkish):
@gnometurk@floss.social

Računalniški muzej / Computer History Museum Slovenia

Computing history museum with thousands of items in its collection. Based in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Fediverse address (in English & Slovenian):
@muzej@mastodon.social

Prom Coast News

Independent community newspaper featuring local news for coastal areas of Wilsons Promontory in Victoria, Australia. Townships covered include Meeniyan, Stony Creek, Buffalo, Fish Creek, Foster, Port Franklin, Toora, Port Welshpool, Welshpool, Yanakie, Tidal River, Waratah Bay, Sandy Point, Walkerville, Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@promcoastnews.org.au

NotiBot Puerto Rico

Automated account collecting news about Puerto Rico from various RSS feeds.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@notibotPR@boriken.social

Grumpasaurus

Cooking videos and restaurant food reviews with a laidback relaxed style, mainly based in Chicago USA.

Fediverse address (videos):
@grumpasaurus@video.infosec.exchange

MLive.com

Local news site for Michigan, USA, publishing articles from MLive-owned newspapers in the state such as the Ann Arbor News, Bay City Times, Flint Journal, Grand Rapids Press, Jackson Citizen Patriot etc.

Fediverse address:
@MLivecom@flipboard.com

Surfer Magazine / Surfer.com

Surfing and surf culture digital magazine and website. Based in the USA, founded in 1962.

Fediverse address:
@Surfer@flipboard.com

The Curator on Mastodon.art

Shares lots of interesting art and creative posts from across the Fediverse, covering every genre. The account has been passed from one maintainer to another over the years, which has helped keep it fresh.

Fediverse address:
@Curator@mastodon.art

Fastmail

Independent privacy-friendly email provider, based in Australia.

Fediverse address:
@fastmail@mastodon.social

Cacheflowe

Artist and creative developer creating interactive installations, games and music for museums, public art, companies, fashion, education etc. Based in Boston MA USA.

Fediverse address:
@cacheflowe@mastodon.social

Anthony Gladman

Award-winning drinks writer based in the UK, especially interested in beer, cider, spirits and cocktails.

Fediverse address:
@drinkswriter@epicure.social

Lee Watkins

Essays on philosophy and literature, book reviews and occasional short fiction. Particularly interested in Hegel and Henry Miller.

Fediverse address:
@philosophiclee@zirk.us

Baltimore Fishbowl

Local news site covering Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Fediverse address:
@baltimore_fishbowl@dmv.community

FediMeteo Massachusetts

Weather forecast accounts for Massachusetts, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics

Research institute based in Germany, investigating the physical foundations of fusion power. The institute is part of the European Atomic Energy Community.

Fediverse address (in German & English):
@plasmaphysik@wisskomm.social

metalab

Hackerspace based in Vienna, Austria.

Fediverse address (in German):
@metalab@chaos.social

House Beautiful Magazine UK

British edition of the interior decoration magazine and website, all about how to style your home.

Fediverse address:
@HBUK@flipboard.com

Cherry

Crochet fan sharing their creations as they develop their skills.

Fediverse address:
@CherryWanders@mstdn.social

Astronomy Picture of the Day

Unofficial feed of NASA’s popular service highlighting interesting pictures from space.

Fediverse address:
@apod@reentry.codl.fr

Town Hall Theatre, Galway

Official account of the Town Hall Theatre in Galway, Ireland. Posting news about latest events including plays, comedy, music etc.

Fediverse address:
@tht@mastodon.ie

diyelectromusic

Blogger and video maker who features simple DIY electronic music projects including building your own synthesiser.

Fediverse address (main):
@diyelectromusic@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (videos):
@diyelectromusic@makertube.net

Advances in Archaeological Practice

Open access academic journal on archaeology, published by the Cambridge University Press.

Fediverse address:
@aap_saaorg@fediscience.org

ORCID Organization

ORCID is a free open identifier system which assigns a unique code for authors and researchers on academic publications, to help track the contributions made by individuals.

Fediverse address:
@ORCID_Org@scicomm.xyz

Bimba

Free open source app to help passengers use public transport services.

Fediverse address:
@bimba@floss.social

The Columbus Dispatch

Newspaper based in Columbus, Ohio, USA, first published in 1871.

Fediverse address:
@ColumbusDispatc@flipboard.com

SFist

Local news site for San Francisco, California, USA, founded in 2004.

Fediverse address:
@SFistNews@flipboard.com

A Hungry Girl’s Guide to Taipei

Feed from an English-language blog all about exploring food and restaurants in Taipei, Taiwan.

Fediverse address:
@hungryintaipei.blogspot.com@rss-parrot.net

Vote Chess

Collaborative chess games on the Fediverse. Every hour a poll appears which lets people vote on the next move, with the computer responding with its own move.

Fediverse address:
@votechess@bots.petras.space

Text Adventure / Xyzzy

Bot that posts randomly generated text adventure / interactive fiction scenarios. The scenarios are somewhat interactive, you can type commands as replies and the bot will reply with responses depending on what you do. Inspired by the classic text adventures of the 1980s. New scenarios appear every 4 hours.

Fediverse address:
@xyzzy@mastodon.sandwich.net

Chaos Computer Club Aachen

Hackerspace based in Aachen, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German & English):
@cccac@chaos.social

Iain Cheyne

Board game enthusiast posting photos and experiences from various tabletop gaming sessions.

Fediverse address:
@iain@ohai.social

David D. Levine

Science fiction and fantasy novelist and short story writer, winner of Hugo and Nebula awards. Author of “The Kuiper Belt Job”, “Arabella of Mars” trilogy and over fifty SFF stories.

Fediverse address:
@daviddlevine@wandering.shop

Dr Donna Lanclos

Anthropologist researching academia, currently working in the US, UK and Ireland.

Fediverse address:
@DonnaLanclos@scholar.social

electric.kitchen

Experimental electronic synth music performed on self-built hardware, with setups and performances on video.

Fediverse address (videos):
@ek@all.electric.kitchen

Logic of War / Anders Puck Nielsen

Blog about European and global geopolitics, particularly in relation to military strategy and tactics. Written by the Danish military analyst and naval officer Anders Puck Nielsen.

Fediverse address (main):
@anderspuck@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (blog):
@feed@logicofwar.com

Fediverse address (videos):
@anderspuck@muku.dk

FediMeteo Sonora

Weather forecast accounts for Sonora, Mexico. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses (in Spanish):
@ciudad_obregon__sonora@mx.fedimeteo.com
@hermosillo__sonora@mx.fedimeteo.com

Consint

DJ and electronic music producer interested in techno, based in Germany.

Fediverse address:
@consint@mstdn.social

Anubi

Pixel artist and low poly artist, also does music. Often makes cute drawings of cats and other animals.

Fediverse address:
@anubiarts@oomfie.city

RustLab Conference

Rust programming language conference based in Italy. First held in 2019.

Fediverse address:
@rustlab@mastodon.uno

Alameda Post

Online news service for Alameda, California, USA. Covers local news and sport, and is run by a non-profit corporation.

Fediverse address:
@alamedapost@newsie.social

FediMeteo Telangana

Weather forecast accounts for Telangana, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@hyderabad__telangana@in.fedimeteo.com

la Repubblica

Italian daily national newspaper first published in 1976.

Fediverse address (in Italian):
@repubblica@flipboard.com

Skulls in the Stars

Physics professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the USA. Interested in optical physics, runs the blog “Skulls in the Stars” about physics, optics, pulp fantasy, horror fiction and the intersections of all these.

Fediverse address:
@drskyskull@mastodon.social

Jim Frost

Based in the North East of Scotland, takes spectacular photos and videos of the landscapes, nature and wildlife.

Fediverse address (main):
@jimfrost@mastodon.scot

Fediverse address (videos):
@jim_frost@makertube.net

QGIS

Free open source geographic information system software for Linux, Mac, Windows and Android. Allows viewing, editing, printing and analysis of geospatial data.

Fediverse address:
@qgis@fosstodon.org

Dunno Do What

Blog highlighting free and affordable events in Singapore, submitted by members of the community.

Fediverse address (blog):
@events@dunnodowhat.com

Audiobooks on Fedi.Video

Well-performed public domain audiobooks uploaded to PeerTube.

Fediverse address (audio):
@audiobooks@fedi.video

legraLeGra

Urban and rural cycling videos from New York, USA. Day job as a climate scientist.

Fediverse address (videos):
@atthenius@urbanists.video

Planet Football

Football (soccer) news site covering mainly European leagues and teams, and also looking back at important moments from the history of the game.

Fediverse address:
@PlanetFootball@flipboard.com

Nursing FediGroup

Discussion group for nurses, nursing researchers and nursing academics.

Fediverse address:
@nursing@fedigroups.social

RubyKaigi

Conference in Japan for the Ruby programming language.

Fediverse address:
@rubykaigi@ruby.social

Oblique Strategies

Card-based method for promoting creativity.

Fediverse address:
@oblique_strategies@mas.to

Historical Videos on Fedi.Video

Assorted public domain short films from various periods of history.

Fediverse address:
@historical@fedi.video

RetroShell

Retro gaming news blog and newsletter, also makers of protective cases for game collectors.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@retroshell.com

Kieran Metcalfe

Landscape photographer based in the UK, with a wide range of styles from spectacular to atmospheric to fine art.

Fediverse address:
@kiers@mastodon.social

Extramural Activity

Street art in Belfast, Northern Ireland, including murals, graffiti etc. Includes art by all traditions and communities in the city, both political and non-political.

Fediverse address:
@extramuralactivity@mastodon.ie

Dr Sherifa Zuhur

Research professor and author on the Middle East and the Islamic world. Has been a professor at a number of institutions across the United States, most recently as visiting scholar at the Center for Middle East Studies, University of California.

Fediverse address:
@Sherifazuhur@sfba.social

90min.com Brasil

Brazilian edition of the football news site 90min.com.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@90min_BR@flipboard.com

National Geographic France

French edition of the magazine about geography, history, culture and the environment around the world.

Fediverse address (in French):
@NatGeoFrance@flipboard.com

It’s FOSS

News site about Linux and free open source software.

Fediverse address (main):
@itsfoss@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@itsfoss.com

QueerAF

UK-based non-profit LGBTQIA+ news and publishing, aiming to support queer creatives.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@wearequeeraf.com

NanoRaptor

Posting exclusive pictures of forgotten technology such as the all-touchbar MacBook Pro, AOL Punchcards and the IBM ThinkPod.

Fediverse address:
@NanoRaptor@bitbang.social

Good News Post

UK-based news site covering only positive stories.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@goodnewspost.co.uk

adminForge

German language site featuring tutorials for self-hosting your own free open source services, and the same site also provides a number of libre online services.

Fediverse address (in German):
@adminforge@kanoa.de

Actually ADHD FediGroup

Discussion group about ADHD.

Fediverse address:
@actuallyadhd@fedigroups.social

Zach Everson

Award-winning journalist, currently staff writer at Forbes covering money and politics. Known for investigative reporting on Donald Trump’s use of Trump properties before and during his time in office, particularly the Trump hotel in Washington DC. After the reporting, the Trump DC hotel banned Everson for life.

Fediverse address:
@z_everson@journa.host

JarvisCoffin.com

Essays on rural life in New Hampshire, USA.

Fediverse address:
@jarvis@jarviscoffin.com

Fiber Arts FediGroup

Discussion group about all kinds of fibre arts.

Fediverse address:
@fiberarts@fedigroups.social

Trek Time!

Podcast featuring three guys talking about Star Trek, covering the TV episodes, films and games.

Fediverse address:
@CaptainIdol@tenforward.social

Meshtastic

Decentralised encrypted mesh network communication platform using low-power radios and the LoRa protocol.

Fediverse address:
@meshtastic@mastodon.social

Floodlight

Independent non-profit environmental news site, with focus on investigating companies that are blocking climate action. Based in the US, founded in 2021.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@floodlightnews.org

MoOde Audio Player

Free open source audio player software for Raspberry Pi single board computers.

Fediverse address:
@moodeaudio@fosstodon.org

Nicholas Nada

Artist who draws in many styles, often portraits, sometimes comic book art, sometimes serious pastiches or light-hearted parodies of characters from popular fiction.

Fediverse address:
@nixnada@mastodon.art

Deep Woods Dietitian

Food foraging blog, written by a dietitian based in Saskatchewan, Canada. Covers many kinds of food and drink ingredients that can be foraged from the wild.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@deepwoodsdietitian.com

The Mill (Manchester)

Reader-supported local news site for Manchester in the UK.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@manchestermill.co.uk

Daniela Vasco

Creates lovely surreal illustrations, often with a soft misty dream-like quality.

Fediverse address:
@_crystal_dreams@mastodon.social

History On Papers

Site exploring history through original written documents by historical figures such as letters, manuscripts, notes etc.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@historyonpapers.com

The Small Technology Foundation

Researches, develops and promotes online services designed for human beings rather than corporate profits.

Fediverse address (live streaming):
@fedi@owncast.small-web.org

Fediverse address (co-founder Laura Kalbag):
@laura@mastodon.laurakalbag.com

Fediverse address (co-founder Aral Balkan):
@aral@mastodon.ar.al

Fully Bugged

Group of game developers working on small indie titles.

Fediverse address (videos):
@fully_bugged@peertube.stream

Bundeszentrale für Kinder- und Jugendmedienschutz / BzKJ

Official account of the German Federal Agency for Child and Youth Protection in the Media.

Fediverse address (in German):
@BzKJ@social.bund.de

Warhammer FediGroup

Discussion group about all types of Warhammer games and miniatures.

Fediverse address:
@warhammercommunity@fedigroups.social

Dr Austin Kocher

Political and legal geographer, immigration researcher at the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, Assistant Professor at Syracuse University in the United States.

Fediverse address:
@austinkocher@mastodon.social

Bryan Fink

Making step-by-step how-to videos about DIY and woodworking projects.

Fediverse address (videos):
@beerriot@makertube.net

Comunidade Ubuntu Portugal

Portuguese user group supporting Ubuntu and promoting contributions to its ecosystem.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@ubuntuportugal@masto.pt

Walter S.

Wildlife photographer based in Germany who takes wonderful close-ups of animals and plants.

Fediverse address:
@truecolour@photog.social

Horror Lex

World’s first research site dedicated to horror cinema, featuring a database listing books, papers and articles written on the topic.

Fediverse address:
@horrorlex@mstdn.social

Open Science Festival

Annual festival for the open science community held in the Netherlands, open to staff and researchers across all disciplines.

Fediverse address:
@OSFNL@social.edu.nl

British History Online

A digital library of primary and secondary sources for the history of the British Isles. BHO is part of the Institute of Historial Research, a UK educational organisation founded in 1921.

Fediverse address:
@bho@hcommons.social

Lamestream

Independent news site based in Australia focusing on how the media is failing to accurately cover the rise of fascism and far right groups.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@lamestream.com.au

Albuquerque Weather Bot

Unofficial bot posting weather bulletins from the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

Fediverse address:
@nwsalbuquerque_bot@m.ai6yr.org

North Dakota News Cooperative

Non-profit organisation providing local news coverage about North Dakota, USA. Founded in 2021.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@newscoopnd.org

Anime Knockoffs & Brands

Bot posting brands featured in anime.

Fediverse address:
@anime_knockoffs@sakurajima.moe

Greenway Gear Collective

Non-profit promoting cycling in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Organises cycling education, bike repairs and community events.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@greenwaygearcollective.org

GardeningWell

Family in Ireland documenting their eco-friendly sustainably maintained garden.

Fediverse address:
@gardeningwell@mastodon.ie

Classical Explorer

Classical music blog covering the latest concerts, recordings and other classical news.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@classicalexplorer.com

Transgender World

Human-curated transgender and queer news account.

Fediverse address:
@transworld@masto.ai

Lookout

Independent LGBTQIA+ news site based in Arizona, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@lookoutnews.org

University of Groningen Library

Academic library at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

Fediverse address:
@Bibliothecaris@social.edu.nl

Hessischer Landtag / Hesse State Parliament

Official account for the Parliament of the German state of Hesse.

Fediverse address (in German):
@HessischerLandtag@social.bund.de

Chris Baldie

Comic artist, graphic designer and illustrator based in Glasgow, Scotland. Comics include range of genres and styles including sci-fi, young adult fiction, retro tributes and experimental works.

Fediverse address:
@chrisbaldie@mastodon.scot

FediMeteo Andhra Pradesh

Weather forecast accounts for cities and towns in Andhra Pradesh, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@kurnool__andhra_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com
@nellore__andhra_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com
@vijayawada__andhra_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com
@visakhapatnam__andhra_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com

XKCD Bot

Unofficial bot posting XKCD web comics, often featuring stick figures discussing science, technology or other topics.

(NOTE: I don’t normally list unofficial bots like this, but XKCD is licensed under Creative Commons by its creator, and non-commercial distribution like this is exactly what the creator of XKCD is trying to encourage.)

Fediverse address:
@xkcd@mastodon.xyz

Open Science Community Maastricht

Community for people interested in open science based in Maastricht in the Netherlands.

Fediverse address:
@oscmaastricht@social.edu.nl

OpenStreetMap Austria

Association of the OSM community, contributors and enthusiasts in Austria.

Fediverse address (in German):
@osm_at@mastodon.social

Dr Peter Suber

Promotes open access to science, former director of the Harvard Office for Scholarly Communication. Author of the book “Open Access” which describes how easy and beneficial it is to release works under libre licences.

Fediverse address:
@petersuber@fediscience.org

TidBITS

Online news site about Apple products and services. Possibly the oldest online tech news service in the world, operating since 1990.

Fediverse address:
@TidBITS@mastodon.social

Bike Count Brussels

Automated account tracking the top 5 streets used by cyclists in Brussels, Belgium.

Fediverse address:
@BikeCountBxl@masto.bike

Joplin

Free open source note taking and to-do app which you can sync online with lots of popular cloud services including Nextcloud. Available for Android, iOS, Linux, Mac and Windows.

Fediverse address:
@joplinapp@mastodon.social

North Bay Python

Conference about the Python programming language based in Northern California and the Bay Area, USA.

Fediverse address:
@NorthBayPython@social.northbaypython.org

Grow Your Own Services

Website from the creator of Fedi.Directory (that’s me!) which helps non-technical people create their own online services through managed hosting providers, who do all the technical stuff behind the scenes.

Fediverse address:
@homegrown@social.growyourown.services

Kenneth M. Sweeney

Award-winning Irish podcast producer, host of several podcasts including The Comfortable Spot, Booktastic Podcast, Two Half Pints Podcast.

Fediverse address:
@TheComfortableSpotPodcast@mastodon.social

Matthias Pfefferle

Creator of the “ActivityPub for WordPress” plug-in which turns WordPress blogs into Fediverse servers. When it’s active, people will be able to follow your WordPress account from Mastodon etc, and when you post a new blog entry it will appear as a post on the Fediverse.

Fediverse address (in English and German)
@pfefferle@mastodon.social

Gains & Brains

Website and newsletter about weightlifting, training and fitness. Based in New Zealand.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@gainsandbrains.nz

fourth best

Independent blog covering new music in Ireland.

Fediverse address (blog):
@blog@fourth.best

Chicago Sun-Times

Daily newspaper based in Chicago, USA. Run by a non-profit, winner of eight Pulitzer prizes, first published in 1948.

Fediverse address:
@ChicagoSunTimes@flipboard.com

Sandy Cyborg (aka Jackarais)

Comic artist who makes the webcomic “Bicycle Boy”, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure.

Fediverse address:
@sandycyborg@mastodon.art

The Conversation U.S.

American edition of the non-profit news outlet where qualified experts analyse topical news stories. There are no ads or paywalls, and all text is released under a Creative Commons licence.

Fediverse address:
@TheConversationUS@newsie.social

The Slow Music Movement

Music blog, radio show, playlist curation and record label, with a focus on lesser known independent artists and laid back underground music.

Fediverse address:
@theslowmusicmovement@mastodon.social

LSVD+

Germany’s largest NGO campaigning for LGBTQIA+ rights, founded in 1990.

Fediverse address (in German):
@lsvd@mastodon.social

Catherine Grace

Artist doing oil paintings, watercolours and sketches, especially of classic subjects such as gardens, fruit, landscapes and pretty scenes.

Fediverse address:
@catherinefeeney@mastodon.world

Investigative Journalism Foundation

Canadian non-profit dedicated to public interest journalism, highlighting donations to politicians and government spending. Founded in 2023.

Fediverse address:
@IJFmedia@mstdn.social

KeithDEdinburgh

Author of scenarios and adventures for tabletop RPGs in modern and historic times, often set in Scotland. Currently working on an original TTRPG, The Aether Throne, which features a pulp steampunk setting.

Fediverse address:
@KeithDEdinburgh@dice.camp

Loy

Robotics and technology fan, interested in solarpunk and currently upgrading their house to be more energy efficient.

Fediverse address:
@loy@fosstodon.org

Berit

Mainly painting Warhammer 40K miniatures, and sharing lots of interesting miniature posts from others.

Fediverse address:
@Berit@dice.camp

Hello! Magazine UK

British edition of the celebrity gossip magazine, often featuring stories about the royal family. UK edition first published in 1988.

Fediverse address:
@HELLOMagazine@flipboard.com

The Cosmic Circus

Pop culture entertainment news site, especially concerned with sci-fi, fantasy, comics and geeky topics.

Fediverse address:
@Cosmiccircus@universeodon.com

GeoServer

Free open source Java web application to share and edit geospatial data.

Fediverse address:
@geoserver@fosstodon.org

Take ‘Em To The Movies, Austin!

Film review site focusing on current releases in US cinemas (including foreign releases screening there).

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@takeemtothemoviesaustin.reviews

Village One Cooperative

Ethical design and technology studio based in Berlin, organised as a worker-owned co-operative.

Fediverse address:
@VillageOneCoop@toot.village.one

Ubuntu Budgie

Community developed distro of Ubuntu Linux using the Budgie Desktop Environment.

Fediverse address:
@ubuntubudgie@mastodon.social

Umweltbundesamt / German Federal Environmental Agency

Germany’s main Federal agency for protection of the environment.

Fediverse address (in German):
@Umweltbundesamt@social.bund.de

Der Postillon

German satirical news site founded in 2008.

Fediverse address (in German):
@derpostillon@mastodon.social

The Oregonian / OregonLive.com

Newspaper and website based in Portland Oregon, first published in 1850. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2001. Also covers the Pacific Northwest.

Fediverse address:
@TheOregonian@flipboard.com

BikeRadar

Website all about bicycles and cycling, including news, reviews, communities, advice etc. Based in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@BikeRadar@flipboard.com

FediMeteo Delhi

Weather forecast accounts for the union territory of Delhi, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@delhi__delhi@in.fedimeteo.com

umwelt.info

German open data site about nature, conservation and the environment, operated by the German federal government’s environment agency.

Fediverse address (in German):
@umwelt_info@social.bund.de

heise Security

German language computer security news site.

Fediverse address:
@heisec@social.heise.de

Futzle Fiction

Writes microfiction (stories that fit into a single post) usually with a sci-fi theme.

Fediverse address:
@FutzleFiction@chinwag.org

Vegan FediGroup

Discussion group about veganism, vegan food and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@vegan@fedigroups.social

Wired Italia

Italian edition of the technology magazine. First published in Italy in 2009.

Fediverse address (in Italian):
@WiredItalia@flipboard.com

Syndicat des Travailleurs et Travailleuses du Jeu Vidéo / STJV

Trade union for workers in the video game industry in France.

Fediverse address (in French):
@STJV@mastodon.gamedev.place

El Perro Negro / Spanish Highs Mountain Adventures

Videos of hiking and climbing in the Sierra Nevada and Granada Province of Andalucia in Spain.

Fediverse address (videos):
@spanish_highs@video.infosec.exchange

W9SSN

Amateur radio enthusiast, interested in SOTA, QRP including morse code/CW. Also interested in hiking, trekking, arctic submarines and other topics.

Fediverse address:
@W9SSN@mastodon.radio

Wien FediGroup

German-language discussion of Vienna, Austria.

Fediverse address (in German):
@wien@fedigroups.social

fearbiter

Cartoonist, illustrator, painter, also works with linocut prints.

Fediverse address:
@fearbiter@mastodon.art

Hip Hop & Rap FediGroup

Discussion group about hip hop and rap music.

Fediverse address:
@hiphop@fedigroups.social

Rachel Wright

Creates beautiful, intricate works of handmade embroidered art.

Fediverse address:
@virtuosew@mathstodon.xyz

C3PB e.V.

Hackerspace based in Paderborn, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@c3pb@chaos.social

KITTEN.EXE

Digital kitten that lives on the Fediverse.

Fediverse address:
@netkitty@meow.social

Daniel Jones / Creature Author

Author creating sci-fi and fantasy novels featuring mythical monsters and kaiju.

Fediverse address:
@CreatureAuthor@toot.community

Panic

Publishers of indie video games, developers of software, creators of the Playdate handheld console.

Fediverse address:
@panic@panic.com

Ewen Bell

Professional photographer, especially travel photos, and keen to share knowledge about it. Creates beautiful tutorial videos about photography, cameras, lenses and travel.

Fediverse address (main):
@ewen@social.ewenbell.com

Fediverse address (videos):
@ewenbell@makertube.net

Airports Bot

Bot posting aerial photos and maps of random airports at 6 hour intervals.

Fediverse address:
@airports_bot@mastodon.world

Vogue España

Spanish edition of the famous fashion magazine, first published in 1981.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@VogueSpain@flipboard.com

The Briefing (Ireland)

Newsletter about technology and politics from an Irish perspective.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@thebriefing.ie

Humble Grove

Indie game development and storytelling co-op based in the UK, creators of “No Longer Home”.

Fediverse address:
@HumbleGrove@mastodon.gamedev.place

Helsinki Ruby Brigade

Meetups in Helsinki, Finland for users of the Ruby programming language.

Fediverse address:
@hkirb@ruby.social

James Brooks

Statehouse reporter for the Alaska Beacon, an independent news site dedicated to Alaskan news.

Fediverse address:
@AK_OK@journa.host

Mississippi Today

Non-profit news organisation covering Mississippi, USA. Founded in 2016, winner of the 2023 Pulitzer prize for local reporting.

Fediverse address:
@MSTODAYnews@flipboard.com

Tabletop Bellhop (Moe T)

Website, podcast and video channel dedicated to tabletop games including board games, card games and TTRPGs, answering questions about gaming and game nights with the aim of helping people to have better gaming sessions. Also features in-depth reviews, articles, news etc.

Fediverse address:
@TabletopBellhop@dice.camp

PHX Rail Food

Guide to restaurants and cafes along streetcar and light rail lines in Arizona, USA. Includes Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa.

Fediverse address:
@phxrailfood@epicure.social

Greenpeace Bochum

Branch of the environmental campaign group in Bochum, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@greenpeace_bo@ruhr.social

National Geographic Magazine / NationalGeographic.com

Popular US magazine and website about geography, history, nature etc around the world. Originally founded in 1888 as an academic journal, nowadays it is aimed at a mainstream audience.

Fediverse address:
@NationalGeographic@flipboard.com

Wikimedia Commons Picture of the Day

Bot posting the Wikimedia Commons picture of the day.

Fediverse address:
@cpod@mastodon.bot

BBC Taster

Site requesting feedback on new ideas from the BBC, the UK public broadcaster.

Fediverse address:
@BBCTaster@social.bbc

Sandbox Hackerspace

Hackerspace based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Fediverse address:
@sandbox@kolektiva.social

Pwnallthethings

Account commenting on foreign policy, infosec and national security. Maintained by Matt Tait, a former specialist from British intelligence and now working for a cybersecurity company.

Fediverse address:
@Pwnallthethings@mastodon.social

Holland Albright

Composer creating classical soundtracks for video games and as standalone albums, ranging from epic cinematic to more contemplative styles.

Fediverse address:
@hollandalbright@peoplemaking.games

Andrej Bauer

Professor of computational mathematics at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Fediverse address:
@andrejbauer@mathstodon.xyz

Mindless_Rakoon

Making let’s play videos without commentary, mostly cosy games but with a few action titles too.

Fediverse address (videos):
@mindless_rakoon@video.hardlimit.com

Book Dedications Bot

Bot posting dedication pages of random books.

Fediverse address:
@dedication_bot@stefanbohacek.online

Good News FediGroup

Discussion group for posting positive news items.

Fediverse address:
@goodnews@fedigroups.social

FediMeteo Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Weather forecast accounts for Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@port_blair__andaman_and_nicobar_islands@in.fedimeteo.com

Reparatur Initiativen FediGroup

German-language discussion of repair cafes and the right to repair.

Fediverse address (in German):
@repaircafe_de@fedigroups.social

Digital Scholarship at the British Library

Department of the British Library dealing with its digital collections, including digitising material and offering support to those researching the collections.

Fediverse address:
@BL_DigiSchol@techhub.social

Funkwhale

Free open source federated audio platform, which allows people to discover, follow and share music and podcasts on the Fediverse.

Fediverse address:
@funkwhale@social.funkwhale.audio

The Seattle GNU/Linux Conference

Grassroots group that holds an annual event to promote free open software and hardware. Based in Seattle, WA, USA.

Fediverse address (main):
@SeaGL@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (photos):
@SeaGL@pixelfed.social

LinuxPhoneApps.org

App directory for Linux-based smartphones, listing all kinds of software available for them.

Fediverse address:
@linuxphoneapps@linuxmobile.social

Climate Story Garden

Site and newsletter promoting and supporting hopeful climate fiction, connecting its authors and readers. Its aim is to encourage wider political support for fighting climate change.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@climatestorygarden.com

ismailghedamsi

Obscure hip-hop enthusiast and music lover, posting about new hip-hop artists and releases.

Fediverse address:
@hiphopheaven@rap.social

WIRED

US-based technology news magazine, covering the latest developments and how tech affects our society. First published in 1993.

Fediverse address:
@WIRED@flipboard.com

The Garden of Memory

Blog by the historian Sean Munge writing on a very eclectic selection of historical and pop culture topics. There are also in-depth history articles and learning materials for paid subscribers.

Fediverse address (blog):
@sean@gardenofmemory.net

Aircraft Alert

Bot posting alerts for aircraft squawking emergency transponder codes 7500 (hijacking), 7600 (radio failure), 7700 (emergency).

Fediverse address (squawking 7500, 7600 & 7700):
@aircraft_alert@mastodon.social

Open Data Manchester

Non-profit organisation campaigning for responsible data practice, based in Manchester, UK.

Fediverse address:
@opendatamcr@mastodon.green

Shork

Blåhaj who likes to swim in the Atlantic ocean and eat fish.

Fediverse address:
@shork@blahaj.social

Open Power Electronics / Opelex

Project, wiki and podcast aiming to open source electronics designs.

Fediverse address:
@opelex@mastodon.energy

L’Insee / L’Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques

Official account of the The French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, an independent French public body created by the French government.

Fediverse address (in French):
@InseeFr@social.numerique.gouv.fr

Global News Winnipeg

Stories about Winnipeg, Canada from Global News.

Fediverse address:
@winnipeg-GlobalNews@flipboard.com

hack42

Hackerspace based in Arnhem in the Netherlands.

Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@hack42@chaos.social

Let’s Ask Your Mom

Blog featuring tips about parenting, food and travel.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@letsaskyourmom.com

Szifon.com

Hungarian tech website about Apple products including the iPhone. Founded in 2007.

Fediverse address (in Hungarian):
@szifon@mastodon.social

Robert Kingett

Writer, blogger and advocate for accessibility, especially in open source and publishing. Blind.

Fediverse address:
@WeirdWriter@caneandable.social

Prosody

Free open source software for running XMPP instant messaging servers, and one of the most popular ways to set up an XMPP server.

Fediverse address:
@prosodyim@fosstodon.org

Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics

Interdisciplinary research institute in Freiburg, Germany. Conducts research on immunobiology, developmental biology and epigenetics.

Fediverse address (in German & English):
@mpi_ie@mastodon.social

Haus der Astronomie / Centre for Astronomy Education and Outreach

Education centre in Germany which holds workshops, summer schools and conferences all about astronomy and related topics. Operated by the Max Planck Society, and created in partnership with the Klaus Tschira Foundation, the University of Heidelberg and the City of Heidelberg.

Fediverse address (in German and English):
@hausderastronomie@academiccloud.social

World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)

International standards organisation deciding upon specifications for the World Wide Web. It was founded and is led by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the Web.

Fediverse address:
@w3c@w3c.social

Montana Public Radio

Network of public radio stations in Montana, USA, providing news, arts programmes and music. MPR is affiliated with NPR, and was founded in 1965.

Fediverse address:
@MTPR@flipboard.com

Local Public

Streaming platform for PBS public broadcasting television stations in the USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@localpublic.tv

DataRequests.org / Datenanfragen.de

German non-profit organisation which is promoting people’s right to privacy, and making people more aware of their privacy rights.

Fediverse address (main account, in English):
@datarequestsorg@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (main account, in German):
@datenanfragende@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (technical account, in English):
@dev_at_datarequestsORG@chaos.social

Marcus The Board Gamer

Board game enthusiast, particularly interested in “medium to heavy” European board games.

Fediverse address:
@lordsplodge@brettspiel.space

The British History Podcast

Podcast all about the history of the island of Britain, starting from the ice age and moving forward in chronological order. The emphasis is on the human side of history, rather than just giving dry facts.

Fediverse address:
@bhp@mastodon.social

AmiW

AmiW shares photos of street art murals from all around the world. Each photo is accompanied by credits and the location of the mural.

Fediverse address (in English and German):
@AmiW@mastodon.online

The Linux Cast

Weekly podcast about Linux and Free Open Source Software.

Fediverse address:
@thelinuxcast@fosstodon.org

National Film Board of Canada / Office national du film du Canada

Canada’s public film producer and distributor, founded in 1939. Its massive archive is available to view online, and it continues to produce documentaries, animations, web programmes and alternative dramas.

Fediverse address (in English):
@NFB@socel.net

Fediverse address (in French):
@onf@socel.net

Go Meetup Prague

Local group in Prague, Czechia, for anyone interested in the Go programming language.

Fediverse address:
@gomeetupprague@fosstodon.org

Tanda of the Week

Blog all about tango music and dancing, especially the Argentine tango.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@tandaoftheweek.com

Land Trust of North Alabama News Feed

Feed of latest news from the Land Trust of North Alabama, a USA non-profit which aims to preserve the environment in North Alabama.

Fediverse address:
@landtrustnal.org.category.news@rss-parrot.net

R Forwards

Taskforce of the R Foundation, promoting diversity in the R community.

Fediverse address:
@R_Forwards@hachyderm.io

Droidian Linux

Debian-based GNU/Linux distro aimed at mobile devices, with the aim of running Debian on Android smartphones.

Fediverse address:
@droidian@fosstodon.org

El Confidencial

Spanish online newspaper founded in 2001, mainly focused on politics and the economy.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@ElConfidencial@flipboard.com

South Dakota Searchlight News Feed

Feed from non-profit news service for South Dakota, USA. Part of the States Newsroom network.

Fediverse address:
@southdakotasearchlight.com@rss-parrot.net

GNU Health

Project creating free open source health information systems for use by hospitals and other medical institutions.

Fediverse address:
@gnuhealth@mastodon.social

NME / New Musical Express

UK-based music, film and culture website originally launched as a music paper in 1952.

Fediverse address:
@NMEMagazine@flipboard.com

Board Game Breakdown

Board game website and video channel featuring reviews and “how to play” videos.

Fediverse address:
@boardgamebreakdown@mas.to

FediMeteo Ohio

Weather forecast accounts for Ohio, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

FediMeteo Cyprus

Weather forecast accounts for Cyprus. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Fediverse addresses:
@ayia_napa@cy.fedimeteo.com
@dali@cy.fedimeteo.com
@famagusta@cy.fedimeteo.com
@kato_pyrgos@cy.fedimeteo.com
@kyrenia@cy.fedimeteo.com
@lapithos@cy.fedimeteo.com
@larnaca@cy.fedimeteo.com
@lefkara@cy.fedimeteo.com
@limassol@cy.fedimeteo.com
@morphou@cy.fedimeteo.com
@nicosia@cy.fedimeteo.com
@omodos@cy.fedimeteo.com
@paphos@cy.fedimeteo.com
@paralimni@cy.fedimeteo.com
@peyia@cy.fedimeteo.com
@pissouri@cy.fedimeteo.com
@polis@cy.fedimeteo.com
@pomos@cy.fedimeteo.com
@protaras@cy.fedimeteo.com
@rizokarpaso@cy.fedimeteo.com
@strovolos@cy.fedimeteo.com
@trikomo@cy.fedimeteo.com
@troodos@cy.fedimeteo.com
@zygi@cy.fedimeteo.com

Fae Reviews

Video account and blog publishing book reviews, especially about romantasy books (romantic fiction with a fantasy setting).

Fediverse address (blog):
@faereviews@faereviews.com

Fediverse address (videos):
@faereviews@makertube.net

Backwards Tabletop

Blog and newsletter about mecha tabletop RPGs, written by the creators of SPINE, Rust Never Sleeps and Backwards: American Gothic Horror.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@backwardstabletop.com

Janelle Shane

Research scientist who writes books, articles and blogs about artificial intelligence, as seen in major publications like Wired, Popular Science and Physics World.

Fediverse address:
@janellecshane@wandering.shop

Tucson Sentinel

Award-winning online newspaper covering news in Arizona and the US. The Sentinel is non-profit and was founded in 2009 by the online editor of the venerable Tucson Citizen.

Fediverse address:
@TucsonSentinel@mastodon.tucsonsentinel.com

Abendzeitung München

Tabloid newspaper published in Munich, Germany, founded in 1948.

Fediverse address (in German):
@AZMuenchen@flipboard.com

New York Magazine / NYMag.com

Culture and politics magazine and news site based in New York City USA, first published in 1968. Also home to several sub-sites including Intelligencer, The Cut, Vulture, The Strategist, Curbed and Grub Street.

NOTE: New York Magazine has no connection to New Yorker Magazine or the New York Times.

Fediverse address:
@NYMag@flipboard.com

Inside Climate News

US-based non-profit news organisation covering climate change, energy and the environment. Winner of 2013 Pulitzer prize for national reporting.

Fediverse address:
@InsideClimate@flipboard.com

EU Research Executive Agency

European Commission funding body supporting European Union research and innovation.

Fediverse address:
@REA@ec.social-network.europa.eu

Eigenbaukombinat Halle e.V.

Hackerspace, makerspace and workshop based in Halle (Saale), Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@eigenbaukombinat@chaos.social

Table4One

Music fan posting mainly about all kinds of hip-hop and rap, old and new.

Fediverse address:
@TB41@mastodon.social

Bundesministerium für Digitales und Staatsmodernisierung

German federal government’s ministry for digital affairs and state modernisation.

Fediverse address (in German):
@BMDS@social.bund.de

Teachers Updates

Education news from Kenya including school-related news, job vacancies, government updates etc.

Fediverse address:
@teachersupdates@mastodon.social

LibreWolf

Soft fork of the Firefox web browser, emphasising privacy. The default settings and included security software prioritise protecting the user from being tracked.

Fediverse address:
@librewolf@chaos.social

FanthaTracks Star Wars News

Unofficial Star Wars news, interviews, podcasts, videos etc, covers all versions of the franchise.

Fediverse address:
@fanthatracks@mastodon.social

Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt / German Aerospace Centre

German government centre for aerospace, energy and transportation research, and effectively the German space agency.

Fediverse address (main account, in German):
@DLR@social.bund.de

Fediverse address (alternate account, in German):
@dlr_next@social.bund.de

N3VEM

Amateur radio enthusiast and builder of model rockets. Creates videos about both these topics, sometimes combining them with radio rockets.

Fediverse address (videos):
@n3vem@makertube.net

Anti Radio

Internet radio station from Baku, Azerbaijan, playing independent and underground music.

Fediverse address:
@antiradio@mastodon.social

House Beautiful Magazine / HouseBeautiful.com

Lifestyle magazine and website focused on homes, interior decorating and gardening. Based in the US, first published in 1896.

Fediverse address:
@HouseBeautiful@flipboard.com

Source of the Spring

Independent local news service for Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Maryland, USA.

Fediverse address:
@sourceofthespring@dmv.community

FediMeteo Belgium

Weather forecast accounts for cities in Belgium. Follow your city to receive weather forecasts in Dutch and French in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses (in Dutch & French):
@antwerpen@be.fedimeteo.com
@arlon@be.fedimeteo.com
@brugge@be.fedimeteo.com
@bruxelles@be.fedimeteo.com
@charleroi@be.fedimeteo.com
@dinant@be.fedimeteo.com
@doornik@be.fedimeteo.com
@gent@be.fedimeteo.com
@hasselt@be.fedimeteo.com
@ieper@be.fedimeteo.com
@leuven@be.fedimeteo.com
@liege@be.fedimeteo.com
@mons@be.fedimeteo.com
@namur@be.fedimeteo.com
@ottignies_louvain_la_neuve@be.fedimeteo.com

Cthonic Studios

Small independent tabletop role-playing game and software publisher.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@cthonicstudios.com

FediMeteo France

French-language weather forecast accounts for cities in France. Follow your city to receive weather forecasts in your timeline.

Snopes

Official account of the famous fact-checking website, based in the USA.

Fediverse address:
@snopes@infosec.exchange

Scott Listfield

Artist creating striking oil paintings in a pop art style featuring pop culture, astronauts, dinosaurs and social commentary.

Fediverse address:
@scottlistfield@mastodon.social

FediMeteo Tennessee

Weather forecast accounts for Tennessee, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

ServerSide.swift

Framework-independent server-side Swift conference. Run on a non-profit basis, based in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@swiftserverconf@hachyderm.io

Il Sole 24 Ore

Italian financial and business newspaper, first published in 1965.

Fediverse address (in Italian):
@IlSole24Ore@flipboard.com

Inclusive Design 24

Annual 24-hour online community event focused on inclusive design and accessibility in technology and beyond.

Fediverse address:
@inclusivedesign24@indieweb.social

Polytechnique Montréal

Research university in Montreal, Canada focused on various engineering fields. Affiliated with Université de Montréal.

Fediverse address (in French):
@polymtl@mastodon.social

FediMeteo Northwest Territories

Weather forecast accounts for the Northwest Territories, Canada. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Fediverse addresses (in English & French):
@fort_smith__northwest_territories@ca.fedimeteo.com
@hay_river__northwest_territories@ca.fedimeteo.com
@inuvik__northwest_territories@ca.fedimeteo.com
@yellowknife__northwest_territories@ca.fedimeteo.com

The Dinosaur Dave

Paleontology student and Lego builder with an interest in Science Communication, creates lots of wonderful Lego dinosaurs.

Fediverse address:
@TheDinosaurDave@sauropods.win

National Geographic España

Spanish edition of the magazine about geography, history, nature and culture around the world.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@NatGeoEsp@flipboard.com

Aviofoto.Lv

Latvian aviation photography website.

Fediverse address (in Latvian):
@aviofotolv@toot.lv

Street Art Sheffield

Account and website about street art in Sheffield, England. Covers all kinds of street art including graffiti art, feature walls, paste-ups, shutter art, painted boardings etc.

Fediverse address:
@streetartsheff@mastodonapp.uk

Concordia School of Health

Health department at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@ConcordiaSOH@mastodon.social

FediMeteo New Zealand / Aotearoa

Weather forecast accounts for New Zealand / Aotearoa. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Fediverse addresses (in English & Māori):
@ashburton@nz.fedimeteo.com
@auckland@nz.fedimeteo.com
@blenheim@nz.fedimeteo.com
@christchurch@nz.fedimeteo.com
@dunedin@nz.fedimeteo.com
@gisborne@nz.fedimeteo.com
@greymouth@nz.fedimeteo.com
@hamilton@nz.fedimeteo.com
@hastings@nz.fedimeteo.com
@invercargill@nz.fedimeteo.com
@napier@nz.fedimeteo.com
@nelson@nz.fedimeteo.com
@new_plymouth@nz.fedimeteo.com
@oamaru@nz.fedimeteo.com
@palmerston_north@nz.fedimeteo.com
@queenstown@nz.fedimeteo.com
@rotorua@nz.fedimeteo.com
@tauranga@nz.fedimeteo.com
@timaru@nz.fedimeteo.com
@wellington@nz.fedimeteo.com
@westport@nz.fedimeteo.com
@whanganui@nz.fedimeteo.com
@whangarei@nz.fedimeteo.com

FediMeteo Puducherry

Weather forecast accounts for the union territory of Puducherry, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@pondicherry__puducherry@in.fedimeteo.com

Stillwater Lokal Life

Independent local newspaper for Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA. Founded in 2024.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@stillwaterlokallife.com

Penpot

Free open source interface prototyping and design platform. It operates entirely through web browsers using SVG, so it can be used collaboratively and on any OS.

Fediverse address (main):
@penpot@fosstodon.org

Fediverse address (videos):
@penpot_app@peertube.kaleidos.net

FediMeteo Uttar Pradesh

Weather forecast accounts for Uttar Pradesh, India. Follow a town or city to see its forecasts in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses:
@kanpur__uttar_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com
@lucknow__uttar_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com

NHAM

Online music magazine highlighting independent musicians from the Fediverse and fair music platforms.

Fediverse address (main):
@nham@nham.co.uk

Fediverse address (videos):
@nham@spectra.video

Poetry FediGroup

Discussion group about poems and poets.

Fediverse address:
@poetry@fedigroups.social

Hippie Scuba Steve

Science fiction and fantasy fan, mainly posting and sharing about Star Trek but also other series and topics.

Fediverse address:
@HippieScubaSteve@mindly.social

Esports FediGroup

Discussion group about esports of all kinds.

Fediverse address:
@esport@fedigroups.social

Unmapped Small Town USA

Bot posting US towns with a population under 1000 which need more mapping on OpenStreetMap.

Fediverse address:
@SmallTownUSA@en.osm.town

versusthe.space

Independent video game review blog and newsletter, covering both modern and older games.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@versusthe.space

Brandon Weigel

Creator of the humorous fantasy-themed webcomic “Love and Hex”. Also a librarian and RPG fan.

Fediverse address:
@crkdgt@mastodon.art

Socialter

Independent French magazine looking at ideas related to the environment, democracy and social justice. Founded in 2013.

Fediverse address (in French):
@socialter@mastodon.social

Jack / Of Gods and Gamemasters

Maintains the “Of Gods and Gamemasters” website full of articles about fantasy world building, tabletop RPGs, adventures, monsters etc.

Fediverse address:
@Jackgiantkiller@dice.camp

90min.de

German football news site covering club and international matches, European leagues, men’s and women’s football.

Fediverse address (in German):
@90min_DE@flipboard.com

Florida Drupal Camp

Annual event based in Florida, USA for people interested in the Drupal content management system.

Fediverse address:
@fldrupalcamp@drupal.community

Mother Jones Magazine / MotherJones.com

US news and investigative journalism magazine, covering politics, the environment, human rights, health and culture. First published in 1976.

Fediverse address:
@motherjonesmag@flipboard.com

The Ditch

Irish news blog particularly covering political or institutional corruption in Ireland.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@ontheditch.com

Curiosity Drive

Two people driving round the world in a camper van, posting about all the sights and experiences they have on their epic road trip.

Fediverse address:
@oCDo@mastodon.nz

The XMPP Standards Foundation

Develops and maintains the XMPP standard for instant messaging and voice and video calls. It’s a free open federated standard, so anyone can set up their own server or write their own app. (XMPP used to be known as Jabber.)

Fediverse address:
@xmpp@fosstodon.org

adafruit

Open source hardware manufacturer based in the United States, making components, boards, accessories etc for computing and electronics projects. Certified as a minority and women owned business enterprise.

Fediverse address:
@adafruit@fosstodon.org

Bjørn Sætrevik

Professor of General Psychology at the University of Bergen in Norway. Interested in decision making, also with background in clinical psychology and neuroscience.

Fediverse address:
@satrevik@fediscience.org

Chaos Computer Club / CCC

Official account of the European hacking organisation founded in 1981, based in Germany. (NOTE: This means “hacking” in the sense of understanding technology rather than conducting criminal activity.)

Fediverse address:
@CCC@social.bau-ha.us

Greater Greater Washington

Urbanist campaign group and news site about transport, housing and land use reform in Washington DC, USA.

Fediverse address:
@ggwash@urbanists.social

Adam Steer

Videos by former polar researcher and geospatial expert including footage of polar expeditions and other topics.

Fediverse address:
@adam_steer@makertube.net

FediMeteo Yukon

Weather forecast accounts for Yukon, Canada. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Fediverse addresses (in English & French):
@dawson_city__yukon@ca.fedimeteo.com
@watson_lake__yukon@ca.fedimeteo.com
@whitehorse__yukon@ca.fedimeteo.com

0ciX_reloaded

Makes lovely traditional style pottery and stoneware.

Fediverse address:
@0ciX_reloaded@mastodon.art

Sloanysoft

Father and son development team creating new games for 8-bit computers such as the ZX Spectrum. They also run a gaming livestream.

Fediverse address:
@Sloanysoft@oldbytes.space

Lea VT

Illustrator who creates beautiful 1920s/1930s style intricate line drawings, usually monochrome and uninked, often with a historical aviation theme.

Fediverse address:
@leavt@mastodon.art

NintendojoFR

French language site about Nintendo featuring news, articles and podcasts.

Fediverse address (in French):
@nintendojofr@m.nintendojo.fr

The Dink

US-based sports news site covering pickleball.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@thedinkpickleball.com

Messi Dor

Photographs European birds and other wildlife.

Fediverse address:
@messidor@pixelfed.de

Sonny Piers

Director of the GNOME foundation, a software and organisation engineer.

Fediverse address:
@sonny@floss.social

SETI Post-Detection Hub

Interdisciplinary SETI research network at the University of St Andrews, Scotland. Particularly interested in how humans can prepare for the discovery of extraterrestrial life.

Fediverse address:
@setihub@mastodon.social

Xtra Magazine

Online magazine and site covering LGBTQIA+ news in Canada. Originally founded as a print newspaper in Toronto in 1984.

Fediverse address:
@XtraMagazine@flipboard.com

PICO-8 TweetCarts

Preserving curated Pico-8 TweetCarts to prevent them being permanently lost.

Fediverse address:
@Pico8TweetCarts@mastodon.gamedev.place

Uncrank’d

Fanzine for the handheld games console Playdate, available as a digital download or physical magazine.

Fediverse address:
@UncrankdPD@mastodon.social

Scientist Rebellion India

Scientists in India demanding action on the climate crisis.

Fediverse address:
@SciRebIND@social.rebellion.global

Power Up With Pride

Grassroots initiative organising video game speedruns to support LGBTQIA+ charities.

Fediverse address:
@PowerUpWithPride@kind.social

Suomen antropologi (journal)

Journal of the Finnish Anthropological Society, a peer-reviewed open access English language anthropology journal.

Fediverse address:
@suomenantropologi@fediscience.org

Film Ireland

Blog and podcast series exploring Irish cinema.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@filmireland.net

The Ingleside Light

Local news site for Ingleside in San Francisco, USA. Founded in 2008.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@inglesidelight.com

World of Josh

Belgian account all about urban exploration, with lots of photos of abandoned buildings and structures.

Fediverse address (in French and English):
@worldofjosh@mastodon.social

Gemini Does Everything / Jason Cryer

Light-hearted videos about gaming, including indie titles, retro titles, adventure games and physical board games.

Fediverse address:
@jason_cryer@spectra.video

Chuck Berray

Photographer and videographer based in Anchorage Alaska, USA. Runs the “Eye On Alaska” website featuring photos of the state.

Fediverse address:
@EyeOnAlaska@alaskan.social

Richard Pryn

Award-winning professional composer providing free advice and paid courses on how to compose.

Fediverse address (blog):
@hi@richardpryn.com

F-Droid

Free open source alternative to Google Play. Looks a bit like an app store, but it’s entirely FOSS apps.

Fediverse address:
@fdroidorg@floss.social

Dublin Inquirer

Independent local newspaper for Dublin, Ireland. Funded by reader subscriptions.

Fediverse address:
@dublininquirer@mastodon.ie

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@dublininquirer.com

Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig / Leipzig University Library

Official account of the Leipzig University Library.

Fediverse address (in German):
@ubleipzig@openbiblio.social

Nathalie Lawhead / alienmelon

Indie developer, makes experimental surreal games and software including “Tetrageddon”, “Everything is going to be OK”, “Electric Zine Maker” and more.

Fediverse address:
@alienmelon@mastodon.social

grateful wolf

Senior news editor at Stone Pages, a guide to ancient megalithic monuments in Europe.

Fediverse address:
@gratefulwolf@archaeo.social

Antena 3

Spanish terrestrial television station founded in 1990.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@Antena3tv@flipboard.com

Michael Whelan

Award-winning fine artist and illustrator, particularly of science fiction and fantasy works. Winner of 15 Hugo awards and inductee of the SF Hall of Fame.

Fediverse address:
@MichaelWhelan@mastodon.art

Hip-Hop Wired

US-based site covering hip-hop news including music, artists, culture etc.

Fediverse address:
@HipHopWired@flipboard.com

ADMIN Network & Security Magazine

Technical journal for system administrators, covering virtualisation, containers, security, DevOps, HPC, storage, cloud computing etc. Available in print and digital.

Fediverse address:
@adminmagazine@hachyderm.io

Chris CHCHCHCH

Toy photography mainly based around Transformers, sometimes featuring digibashes and crossovers between franchises.

Fediverse address:
@chchchch1tf@retro.pizza

AsteroidOS

Free open source operating system for smartwatches, based on Linux.

Fediverse address:
@AsteroidOS@fosstodon.org

wayback.exe

Bot posting screenshots of old websites displayed within old browsers. The screenshots are taken from the archive.org Wayback Machine.

Fediverse address:
@wayback_exe@muffin.industries

Sächsische DSB (Data Protection Officer in Saxony)

Official account of the Data Protection Officer in the German State of Saxony.

Fediverse address (in German):
@sdtb@social.sachsen.de

Ballarat Hackerspace

Hackerspace based in Ballarat, Australia. The space includes 3D printers, electronics equipment, soldering stations etc.

Fediverse address:
@ballarat@hackerspace.au

Sud Ouest

French regional newspaper covering Gironde, the Charente, the Charente-Maritime, the Dordogne, the Lot et Garonne, the Landes and the Pyrénées Atlantiques. First published in 1944.

Fediverse address (in French):
@SudOuest@flipboard.com

Dr Sascha Wolfer

Linguist at the Institut für Deutsche Sprache in Germany. Interested in quantitative linguistics, corpus linguistics, psycholinguistics, text comprehension & comprehensibility, data visualisation, Rstats.

Fediverse address (in English & German):
@sascha_wolfer@fediscience.org

Heute im Bundestag

Providing official coverage of events in the Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament.

Fediverse address (in German):
@hib_Nachrichten@social.bund.de

Lake Ontario Live

Current views from webcams around Lake Ontario in North America.

Fediverse address:
@livelakeontario@mastodon.social

PDX2600

Hackers’ meetup group based in Portland, Oregon, USA.

Fediverse address:
@pdx2600@mastodon.online

Electronic Music FediGroup

Discussion group about all forms of electronic music.

Fediverse address:
@electronicmusic@fedigroups.social

Briar

Free open source end-to-end encrypted peer-to-peer messaging system for Android and Linux which can be used online through Tor, or locally through wifi or bluetooth. Especially suited to activists in repressive regimes or those working in disaster zones.

Fediverse address:
@briar@fosstodon.org

Wakiso Cycling Club Uganda

Cycling club based in Wakiso, Uganda.

Fediverse address:
@wakisocyclingclub@mastodon.social

Fediphoto Lineage

An app for Android phones available through F-Droid which makes it as easy as possible to share photos on the Fediverse. It’s based on an app by PLA, who enjoyed sharing pictures on the Fediverse while out and about. PLA sadly died in January 2021, and Fediphoto Lineage aims to honour his memory by keeping his project alive.

Fediverse address:
@fediphoto_lineage@libranet.de

Sport (Spanish newspaper)

Sports newspaper published in Spain since 1979, mainly covering football (soccer) and especially FC Barcelona.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@SPORTes2019@flipboard.com

Gaming FediGroup

Discussion group for gamers on the Fediverse.

Fediverse address:
@gaming@fedigroups.social

The Outdoor Journal

Adventure travel, outdoor sports and environmental website and podcast.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@outdoorjournal.com

GIS OpenCourseWare

Platform hosting creative commons courses on using GIS software. Courses are available to anyone who wants to use them, without any kind of registration.

Fediverse address:
@gisocw@fosstodon.org

Chimera Linux

General purpose Linux distribution. Takes an alternative approach, is non-GNU and built from scratch.

Fediverse address:
@chimera@gts.chimera-linux.org

Jectoons

Mexican animator and illustrator making web comics and single panel sketches. Much of their work is released under Creative Commons Attribution licence.

Fediverse address:
@jectoons@comicscamp.club

Santeri Soininen

Environment artist who creates wonderfully atmospheric CGI buildings, gardens and cities.

Fediverse address:
@Voidie3D@mastodon.art

Silverworker

Silversmith creating jewellery from mainly from silver and gemstones, but sometimes also other metals and materials. Publishes video tutorials on how each piece was designed and made.

Fediverse address:
@Silverworker@mastodon.world

Python Software Foundation

Official account of the non-profit which maintains and promotes the Python programming language, founded by the original developer of Python.

Fediverse address:
@ThePSF@fosstodon.org

Vicky Outen Photo

Amateur wildlife photographer based in the UK, published internationally. Particularly keen on bird photography, but also other animals and nature.

Fediverse address:
@VickyOuten@mastodon.world

JonMarthaler.com

Independent sports blog covering US soccer news, especially Minnesota United FC.

Fediverse address:
@index@jonmarthaler.com

Bitlair Hackerspace Amersfoort

Hackerspace based in Amersfoort in the Netherlands.

Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@bitlair@hsnl.social

HUB Cycling Vancouver-UBC Local Committee

Vancouver and UBC local committee of HUB Cycling, a non-profit organisation advocating for cycling.

Fediverse address:
@HUBVancouverUBC@mstdn.ca

Santa Claus

Father Christmas’s personal account, giving a unique insight into his preparations for the festive season.

Fediverse address:
@Santaclaus@c.im

Gamin’ 4 Aven

US-based gaming live streamer raising money for children’s healthcare.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@newsletter@gamin4aven.org

Interzone Magazine

Long-running award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine founded in 1982, publishing short stories and non-fiction pieces as well as full colour illustrations. It publishes both established and unknown writers, and its past contributors include many luminaries such as Terry Pratchett, Iain M. Banks, Gwyneth Jones, J.G. Ballard, William Gibson etc.

Fediverse address:
@InterzoneMag@mastodon.online

Particles, Universe, NuClei and Hadrons for the NFDI (PUNCH4NFDI)

Organisation representing nine thousand scientists in Germany, covering particle, astro, astroparticle, hadron and nuclear physics. Aims to set up a FAIR federated science data platform.

Fediverse address:
@punch4nfdi@nfdi.social

Elle Decor Magazine / ElleDecor.com

Interior design and furnishings magazine and website, US edition of the Elle Decoration franchise.

Fediverse address:
@elledecor@flipboard.com

Jan Matson

Painting thickly textured oil paintings with a palette knife, often featuring birds, other animals and landscapes.

Fediverse address:
@JanMatson@mastodon.art

Adam’s Adventure & Photography Blog

Blog by photographer based in Colorado, USA, mainly focusing on the wilderness and landscapes in the state.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@blog.adamthompsonphoto.com

Molly White / Web3 is going just great

Creator of the excellently sarcastic “Web3 is going just great” project which posts the latest news about cryptocurrency/NFT scams, disasters and collapses.

Fediverse address (White’s account):
@molly0xfff@hachyderm.io

Fediverse address (Web3 is going just great account):
@web3isgreat@indieweb.social

What The Trans?!

UK-based news site and podcast for trans people.

Fediverse address:
@whatthetrans@journa.host