9to5Mac

News and rumours site dedicated to Apple products including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch etc.

Fediverse address:
@9to5Mac@mastodon.online

Noble & Style Germany

German edition of lifestyle website about luxury design, fashion, travel, food, jewellery and watches.

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

Cosmology FediGroup

Discussion group about cosmology and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@cosmology@fedigroups.social

Privacy International

Long-established charity and campaign group that has fought for the right to privacy since 1990.

Fediverse address (main):
@privacyint@mastodon.xyz

Fediverse address (videos):
@privacyint@media.privacyinternational.org

Binary Kitchen e.V.

Hackerspace based in Regensburg, Germany.

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

Alternative Press Magazine / altpress.com

Music magazine and website, especially underground, alternative and punk music. Based in the US, first published in 1985.

Fediverse address:
@AltPress@flipboard.com

Canongate Books

Award-winning independent publisher founded in 1973. Its published authors are highly eclectic including Yann Martel, Irvine Welsh, Barack Obama, Scarlett Thomas, Matt Haig, Alasdair Gray, The Mighty Boosh, Miranda July, Simon’s Cat and many more. They also run their own Fediverse server at bookish.community

Fediverse address:
@canongatebooks@bookish.community

The Dissident

Anti-fascist blog covering news about authoritarianism in the United States.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@thedissident.news

Esquire Germany / Esquire.de

German edition of the men’s lifestyle magazine and website covering fashion, entertainment, travel, technology etc.

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

Slim B

Dancehall dancer participating in battles, workshops and events.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@slimb.dance

Manchester Oxford Road Cycle Bot

Bot posting usage of cycle lanes on Oxford Road in Manchester UK.

Fediverse address:
@oxfordroadmcr@toot.bike

Jan Gaska

Fine art oil paintings of landscapes and portraits, working from observation, plein air painting.

Fediverse address:
@jangaska@socel.net

Kaidan

Free open source XMPP app for Linux and Android, and part of the KDE project. Includes OMEMO support for end-to-end encryption.

Fediverse address:
@kaidan@fosstodon.org

Malcolm MacWatt

Scottish singer-songwriter performing Americana, folk, acoustic and roots music.

Fediverse address:
@MalcolmMacWatt@mastodon.scot

Art Monthly

Print magazine about contemporary visual art, published in the UK. Includes features, interviews, profiles, reviews and news.

Fediverse address:
@artmonthly@mastodon.social

Le Parisien

French newspaper, originally founded in 1944 by the resistance against the Nazis, nowadays owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH. Comes in two editions, one covering national and international news (Le Parisien Aujourd’hui) and the other covering local news in Paris (Le Parisien).

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

FediMeteo Kansas

Weather forecast accounts for the state of Kansas, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city.

Olhi

“Let’s Play” gaming videos, especially of bright colourful retro games from 1990s/2000s. Particularly keen on fan-created mods/romhacks of Mario games.

Fediverse address (videos):
@0lhi@video.hardlimit.com

i enjoy music

Music blog covering all sorts of music and music-related topics, including new and old releases, concerts, news etc.

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

Dr Alan Sill

Managing director of the High Performance Computing Center at Texas Tech University, and adjunct professor of physics.

Fediverse address:
@AlanSill@mast.hpc.social

Fairphone

Independent manufacturer of smartphones that are as ethical as possible, with fair wages and working conditions all the way down the supply chain. The phones are modular so users can replace or upgrade parts themselves.

Fediverse address (community account):
@WeAreFairphone@social.fairphone.community

Nauris

Pixel artist and indie game developer, creates epic fantasy artwork and game assets.

Fediverse address:
@nauris@mastodon.art

The Japan Times

Japan’s oldest English language newspaper, founded in 1897. Covers Japanese and world news from a Japanese perspective.

Fediverse address:
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social

Thomas Connor

Astrophysicist at Harvard and the Smithsonian, currently working on NASA’s Chandra x-ray observatory.

Fediverse address:
@thomasconnor@mstdn.social

Indie Games Plus

Indie game reviews and features site which aims to cover independently-made video games with alternative perspectives or interesting approaches, including older games which may have been missed originally.

Fediverse address:
@IndieGamesPlus@mastodon.social

Our Spectrum Adventures

Travel blog featuring outdoors travel in the UK. Currently walking around the entire coast of Great Britain.

Fediverse address (blog):
@hello@ourspectrumadventures.com

Judy Schmidt

Creates astronomy-related pictures of stars, planets and other space stuff based on publicly released images.

Fediverse address:
@spacegeck@astrodon.social

BSides Knoxville

Cybersecurity conference in Tennessee, USA.

Fediverse address:
@bsidesknoxville@infosec.exchange

FediMeteo Manipur

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

Fediverse addresses (in Hindi):
@imphal__manipur@in.fedimeteo.com

OpenCage

Company offering forward and reverse geocoding API based on open data, sponsors and organises Geomob events and the Geomob podcast, member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation.

Fediverse address:
@opencage@en.osm.town

Dr Phil Plait / The Bad Astronomer

Astronomer, science outreach enthusiast, blogger and writer. Perhaps best known online as creator of the Bad Astronomy blog which highlights popular misconceptions about astronomy.

Fediverse address:
@badastro@mastodon.social

Dino

Free open source XMPP/Jabber app for Linux which includes support for end to end encrypted messaging, voice/video calls and conferencing.

Fediverse address:
@dino@fosstodon.org

Underware

Type foundry in Den Haag, Helsinki and Amsterdam, founded in 1999.

Fediverse address:
@underware@typo.social

EuroRust

Annual conference in Barcelona devoted to the Rust programming language.

Fediverse address:
@eurorust@fosstodon.org

NZZ Bellevue

Style, fashion and travel news site run by the Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung.

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

Unité de Recherche Géoazur

Multidisciplinary research laboratory including geophysicists, geologists, and astronomers, based in the Côte d’Azur, France.

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

Wordloaf

Website and newsletter about making bread, written by a baking instructor.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@newsletter.wordloaf.org

Bob Fisher

Photographer based in Madrid who takes pictures of cities, landscapes and nature in Spain. The accounts are in Spanish but everything is visual, so don’t worry if you can’t speak it.

Fediverse address (main, in Spanish):
@bobfisherphoto@mastodon.social

Fediverse address (photos, in Spanish):
@bobfisherphoto@pixelfed.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

Julia Ferraioli

Open Source Technical Leader at Cisco’s Open Source Programs Office (OSPO). Co-founder of Open Source Stories and contributor to LeadDev. Also posts about disabilities.

Fediverse address:
@juliaferraioli@floss.social

FediMeteo New Hampshire

Weather forecast accounts for New Hampshire, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city in your timeline.

What’s Alan Watching?

Blog about current television series by the professional critic Alan Sepinwall.

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

2600 Stockholm

Hackers’ meetup group based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Fediverse address:
@2600stockholm@mastodon.social

Lisa Clarke

Enthusiastic crafter doing knitting, crochet, and polymer clay work, and sharing pictures of her creations.

Fediverse address:
@lclarke522@gardenstate.social

Eco Youths Network Uganda

NGO in Uganda promoting sustainable regenerative farming and permaculture.

Fediverse address:
@econetwork@mas.to

Vamo Futebol

Brazilian sports news site covering football (soccer) in Brazil.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@VamoFutebol@flipboard.com

Genome Biology and Evolution

Peer-reviewed open access scientific journal on evolutionary biology and genomics. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution.

Fediverse address:
@GenomeBiolEvol@ecoevo.social

Schaffenburg e. V.

Hackerspace group based in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@schaffenburg@social.schaffenburg.org

Ouest-France

French regional newspaper covering Brittany, Lower Normandy and Pays de la Loire, also featuring national news. First published in 1944.

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

FediMeteo Nebraska

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

Andreas

Photographer based in Kiel in Northern Germany, taking pictures of the surrounding area, especially buildings and architecture.

Fediverse address (in English & German):
@viereck@norden.social

Which?

UK consumer advice and product testing magazine, run by the non-profit Consumers’ Association. First published in 1957.

Fediverse address:
@WhichUK@flipboard.com

PUNK irratia

Basque internet radio station playing punk music.

Fediverse address (in Basque & English):
@punkirratia@mastodon.social

YunoHost

Version of Linux which makes it as easy as possible to install and maintain your own self-hosted online services. There’s a really easy graphical interface, it works on home servers or remote ones, and it supports older and lower powered computers too.

Fediverse address:
@yunohost@toot.aquilenet.fr

Daniel Steinbach

Physician and medical data scientist specialising in clinical decision support systems (CDSS). Enthusiastic about open science.

Fediverse address:
@danielsteinbach@fediscience.org

Christian Lawson-Perfect

Mathematician and software engineer at Newcastle University, and an admin on mathstodon.xyz maths-themed Fediverse server.

Fediverse address:
@christianp@mathstodon.xyz

Silver Seven

Ice hockey fan site covering the Ottawa Senators.

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

Operation: Puppet / Pixels and Puppets / Kevin Blades

Professional designer and builder of sweet funny puppets (somewhat inspired by muppets). Creates videos, livestreams and writes about his creations.

Fediverse address (main):
@operationpuppet@gamerstavern.online

Fediverse address (videos):
@kevin@puppet.zone

Fediverse address (livestream):
@live@owncast.pixelsandpuppets.com

Lawfare

News and analysis of US national security, law and policy, run by the Lawfare Institute in co-operation with the Brookings Institute.

Fediverse address:
@lawfare@mastodon.social

Michigan TypeScript

User group for the TypeScript programming language, holding regular meetups. Based in Michigan, USA.

Fediverse address:
@MichiganTypeScript@fosstodon.org

Medieval Indian History

Posting artworks, objects, documents and photos related to Indian history during the medieval period and later.

Fediverse address:
@medievalindianhistory@mastodon.social

William Ray

Steampunk / Fantasy writer, author of the Verin Empire books set in a fictional fantasy world with Victorian-style technology.

Fediverse address:
@VerinEmpire@retro.pizza

LogalDeveloper

Live streamer with games, friendly chat, cybersecurity etc.

Fediverse address (live stream):
@notify@stream.logal.dev

Fediverse address (videos):
@logaldeveloper@tubefree.org

Felix LeClair

Free and Open Source Software Optimization Engineering. Focused on low level vectorization of host and accelerator devices. Very into puns, obsessed with pushing the boundaries of CFD performance.

Fediverse address:
@fclc@mast.hpc.social

Julia Bausenhardt

Illustrator and naturalist from Germany who draws and paints in a traditional manner, especially birds, other animals, plants and nature.

Fediverse address:
@naturesketchbook@mastodon.art

New Bloom Magazine

Online magazine covering youth culture and politics in Taiwan and Asia Pacific.

Fediverse address:
@newbloommag@mastodon.online

PyCon Austria

Austrian conference about the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@pycon_austria@mastodon.social

RPG Drop – TTRPGs & Crowdfunding

Blog highlighting tabletop RPG crowdfunding campaigns and talking to the people behind them.

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

Winkler Coaching

Cycling training blog written by a cycling coach.

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

Craccum

Student magazine at Auckland University in New Zealand / Aotearoa.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@craccum.co.nz

punkrockers-radio.de

German-language internet radio station for punk music.

Fediverse address (in German):
@punkrockers@metalhead.club

Adventures in 16 Colors

Personal account looking back at the Commodore 64, creating new pixel art, developing C64 games and sharing retro gaming posts.

Fediverse address:
@Ai16C@mastodon.gamedev.place

KOAT 7 News Feed

News feed from KOAT Channel 7, a TV station based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. ABC affiliate, founded in 1953.

Fediverse address:
@www.koat.com@rss-parrot.net

RileySENTINEL

Security risk analysis based on current geopolitical events, provided by a US-based security risk management company.

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

The Vallejo Sun

Local news and investigative journalism site for Solano County, California, USA. Founded in 2021.

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

Premodernist

Historian making videos discussing wide range of historical topics, from the ancient world to the modern.

Fediverse address:
@premodernist@tube.kockatoo.org

HeartCast

App which allows sending heart rate from Apple Watch or Airpods to other fitness equipment including Peloton.

Fediverse address (blog):
@shawn@heartcast.app

Driving.ca

Canadian car news, review and advice site, covering all kinds of cars and car culture.

Fediverse address:
@Drivingca@flipboard.com

GQ Germany

German edition of the international men’s fashion and lifestyle magazine.

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

Marvin Johanning

Wildlife photographer based in Germany, mainly focusing on birds.

Fediverse address:
@mjohanning@birds.town

StyleCaster

US-based women’s lifestyle website covering fashion, beauty, entertainment and shopping.

Fediverse address:
@StyleCaster@flipboard.com

Film Noir Movie Posters

Bot highlighting posters from the golden age of Film Noir movies.

Fediverse address:
@FilmNoirPosters@zirk.us

metalab

Hackerspace based in Vienna, Austria.

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

Near FM

Community radio station broadcasting in Northside Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1995.

Fediverse address:
@nearfm@mastodon.ie

Floyd Times

Independent local news site for Floyd County, Virginia, USA. Founded in 2025.

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

Good Housekeeping Magazine UK

British edition of the lifestyle magazine and website covering food, homes, beauty, fashion and health. UK edition first published in 1922.

Fediverse address:
@GoodHouseUK@flipboard.com

Scivil

Centre for citizen science in Flanders, Belgium.

Fediverse address (in English & Dutch):
@Scivil@mastodon-belgium.be

Marie Claire (US Edition) / marieclaire.com

US edition of the women’s magazine and website, covering health, beauty, fashion, politics, money and careers. Originally published in France in 1937.

Fediverse address:
@MarieClaire@flipboard.com

OSNews

News site about computing and technology, originally founded in 1997 to cover operating systems.

Fediverse address:
@osnews@mstdn.social

2600 Glasgow

Hackers group meeting at a hackerspace in Glasgow, Scotland.

Fediverse address:
@2600@glasgow.social

Wheel the World

Travel guide service providing verified information about accessibility in destinations around the world, particularly for wheelchair users.

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

Palaeocast Feed

Feed from Palaeocast, the popular palaeontology podcast founded in 2012.

Fediverse address:
@www.palaeocast.com@rss-parrot.net

Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB)

Office of Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag, independent scientific institution advising Parliament and its committees.

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

Ars Technica

Technology news site running since 1998, covering a wide range of tech including computing, hardware, science, the internet, gadgets, video games, cars etc.

Fediverse address:
@arstechnica@mastodon.social

London & District Labour Council

Canadian trade union based in London, Ontario. Affiliated with Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).

Fediverse address:
@londonlabourcouncil@union.place

BINJ.News

Local news site for Massachusetts USA published by the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism.

Fediverse address:
@BINJdotNews@mas.to

Bitwarden

Popular free open source password manager available in lots of flavours including Android, iOS, Linux, Mac and Windows.

Fediverse address:
@bitwarden@fosstodon.org

CellBioNews

Posting links to news articles on molecular biology and cellular biology.

Fediverse address:
@cellbionews@scientificnetwork.de

FediMeteo Illinois

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

JASP

Free open source statistics software for Linux, Mac and Windows. Allows both classical and Bayesian analyses.

Fediverse address:
@JASPStats@fosstodon.org

Volley Brains

Website dedicated to volleyball coaching, especially how different coaches approach volleyball.

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

Filmtro

Hungarian-language blog exploring selected films and television series, and recommending the good ones.

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

Gornyy Kristall

Posts photographs of naturally formed crystals, gems and other interesting stones.

Fediverse address (in English and Russian):
@kristall@poliverso.org

Dr Benjamin Bolker

Professor in departments of Mathematics & Statistics and Biology at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. Interested in spatial, theoretical, mathematical, computational and statistical ecology, evolution and epidemiology, plant community, ecosystem, epidemic dynamics etc.

Fediverse address:
@bbolker@fediscience.org

FediMeteo North Carolina

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

Johan Vanbockryck

Photographer taking pictures of landscapes and cityscapes in and around Belgium, often featuring large amounts of empty space around its subjects.

Fediverse address:
@johanphoto@mastodon.nl

GNOME Türkiye

Turkish news site about the GNOME desktop environment.

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

Protect Our Province Alberta

Organisation of doctors, nurses and citizens advocating for public health in Alberta, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@PopAlberta@mstdn.ca

Goju Karate

Karate school based in New York, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@gojukarate.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

Niccolò Ve

KDE developer posting lots of interesting videos all about software created by the KDE community and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@veggero@tube.kockatoo.org

Libreture

Provides an independent ecosystem for DRM-free eBooks and digital comics, including online storage, reading lists, a DRM-free bookshop directory etc.

Fediverse address:
@libreture@mastodon.social

Alt Text Health Check

Bot posting regularly about what percentage of Mastodon image posts include alt text descriptions.

Fediverse address:
@AltTextHealthCheck@mastodon.social

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

FediMeteo Alberta

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

Andrea Quaro

Pixel artist and independent game developer, currently working on a retro styled rogue-like for PuzzleScript. Also interested in the Pico-8 pallette.

Fediverse address:
@Quaro@mastodon.art

FediTris 2

Collaborative games of Tetris on the Fediverse! Instructions are on the account’s profile.

Fediverse address:
@feditris@fedi.aerocity.site

Linux Mint

Linux distribution based on Ubuntu with emphasis on ease of use. Comes bundled with popular and useful free open source apps.

Fediverse address:
@linuxmint@mastodon.social

The Kitchn

Cooking website featuring recipes, articles, ingredients, kitchen equipment, kitchen design etc. Based in the US, founded in 2006.

Fediverse address:
@TheKitchn@flipboard.com

WhoNews

Unofficial news site about the sci-fi series Doctor Who.

Fediverse address:
@WhoNews@mastodon.social

OpenPlanetary

Non-profit organisation helping planetary scientists and software developers to share and improve planetary data and tools.

Fediverse address (videos):
@openplanetary_media@solarsystem.video

Union syndicale Solidaires

French trade union umbrella group founded in 1981.

Fediverse address (in French):
@unionsolidaires@syndicat.solidaires.org

M4ndrill

Voxel / low poly artist who creates splendid digital sculptures and dioramas out of computer generated blocks and simplified shapes.

Fediverse address:
@m4ndrill@mastodon.art

Felix Häcker

GNOME developer, GNOME foundation member, author of “This Week in GNOME” blog, fan of Rust programming language.

Fediverse address:
@haeckerfelix@mastodon.social

Animated Short Of The Day

Highlighting lots of nice animated short films, including a wide range of animation styles.

Fediverse address:
@AnimatedShortOfTheDay@socel.net

The Colorado Sun

Reader-supported independent local news service for the state of Colorado.

Fediverse address:
@coloradosun@mstdn.social

Old Bumpy

Long-time music fan based in the UK, often posting about records from their youth in the 1960s and 1970s.

Fediverse address:
@OldBumpy@mastodonapp.uk

The Hill Times

Canadian newspaper and news site covering the Canadian Parliament, the federal government and federal politics. Founded in 1989.

Fediverse address:
@TheHillTimes@flipboard.com

Python Pizza

Micro-conferences devoted to the Python programming language held in various cities in Europe and elsewhere, originally based in Naples, Italy.

Fediverse address:
@pythonpizza@fosstodon.org

Forbes Magazine

US-based business and financial magazine, founded in 1917.

Fediverse address:
@Forbes@newsie.social

Yekuhl

Gardener and solarpunk/permaculture fan who grows plants, flowers, berries etc, and does seed swaps.

Fediverse address:
@yekuhl@mastodon.green

CycleWR

Organisation advocating for cycling in the Waterloo Region of Ontario, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@CycleWR@cosocial.ca

Moxxi

The adventures of Moxxi, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi with a lovely smile.

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

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

KaaraTV

Independent Finnish car review website and video channel.

Fediverse address (blog, in Finnish):
@index@kaaratv.com

Tech and Coffee

Online community where people can chat about technology and related topics, currently based around a persistent voice chat room.

Fediverse address:
@techandcoffee@techhub.social

CBC British Columbia

British Columbia stories on the CBC.

Fediverse address:
@british-columbia-cbcnews@flipboard.com

Libraries FediGroup

Discussion group about anything related to libraries of all kinds.

Fediverse address:
@Libraries@fedigroups.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

Baa Baa Brighouse

Small business creating hand dyed yarns in Yorkshire, England. The yarns are made with wool sheared from local sheep, hence the name 🐑

Fediverse address:
@baabaabrighouse@mastodonapp.uk

Escritos A Mano

Handwritten notes using many different kinds of fonts, inks and fountain pens.

Fediverse address (in Spanish and English):
@Escritos_mano@mastodon.online

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

Gothamist

News site for New York, USA, covering news, events, culture etc. Run by the non-profit public broadcaster New York Public Radio.

Fediverse address:
@Gothamist@flipboard.com

Kelly Dwyer on Hoops

Independent sports blog about basketball in the USA.

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

The Age RSS Feed

News feed of the Australian newspaper founded in 1854.

Fediverse address:
@www.theage.com.au.rss.feed.xml@rss-parrot.net

Société environnementale de Côte-des-Neiges

Environmental organisation based in Montreal, Canada.

Fediverse address (in French):
@socenv@mstdn.ca

Time Magazine

News magazine based in the US, covering American and world events. Published since 1923.

Fediverse address:
@time@flipboard.com

rOpenSci

Non-profit initiative to promote open science and open data by creating software tools and infrastructure based on the R programming language.

Fediverse address:
@rOpenSci@hachyderm.io

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

FediMeteo Maine

Weather forecast accounts for Maine, USA. Follow an account to see forecasts for that town or city in your timeline.

Donna Yates

Archaeologist and criminologist at Maastricht University, studying artefact and fossil smuggling, art crime and theft of cultural objects.

Fediverse address:
@Drdonnayates@archaeo.social

DC Books to Prisons

Non-profit organisation in Washington DC providing free books to people in prison. Founded in 1999.

Fediverse address:
@DCBookstoPrisons@bookstodon.com

Deepdale Camping & Rooms

Campsite and accommodation at Deepdale Farm in Norfolk, England. Hosts the Deepdale Music Festival.

Fediverse address:
@DeepdaleCamping@mstdn.social

Iceland Geology

Blog about volcanoes, earthquakes and geology in Iceland, run by an enthusiastic layperson.

Fediverse address:
@icelandgeology@mastodon.social

Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik / Federal Office for Information Security

The German government’s cybersecurity authority, providing IT security standards, support and advice for the government, businesses and consumers.

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

Wildlife at Pine Mountain Club

Trail camera videos of wildlife at Pine Mountain Club, California, USA.

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

Trailspotting.com

All about hiking in New Hampshire, California and other parts of the United States, including trail maps, route maps and rail trails.

Fediverse address:
@trailspotting@mas.to

ver.di / Vereinte Dienstleistungsgewerkschaft

German trade union formed in 2001 through the merger of five unions, with almost 2 million members in total.

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

H. McGill

Illustrator who creates memorable artwork including strange, Hieronymous Bosch-like works inspired by medieval originals.

Fediverse address:
@hannahcomb@mastodon.art

York Hackspace

Community workshop and makerspace with tools and machines, based in York, UK.

Fediverse address:
@yorkhackspace@mastodonapp.uk

North East Bylines

Non-profit citizen journalist news site for North East England (including Durham, Northumberland, Teesside, Tyneside and Wearside). Part of the Bylines network.

Fediverse address:
@NEBylines@mastodon.social

Zeno Rogue

Interested in mathematics and game development, creating roguelike indie games inspired by maths and videos with non-Euclidean geometry.

Fediverse address:
@zenorogue@mathstodon.xyz

Cole Haddon

Author, screenwriter and journalist. Creator of the 2013 TV series “Dracula”, author of “Psalms for the End of the World”, writer of the Dark Horse graphic novel “The Strange Case of Mr Hyde”.

Fediverse address:
@colehaddon@mastodon.social

ABC News

News division of the US television network ABC, providing news on the internet, TV and radio. Founded in 1945.

Fediverse address:
@abc@flipboard.com

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

Plus

Pixel artist and 2D animator, creates video game art and atmospheric multilayered backgrounds.

Fediverse address:
@PlusPixels@mastodon.social

Street View Bot in Japan

Bot posting street view photos from random locations in Japan.

Fediverse address:
@botinjapan@mastodon.social

Comunidade Ubuntu Portugal

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

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

CERT-FR / Computer Emergency Response Team France

French government’s official team for preventing and handling cybersecurity incidents. Also known as the CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team). Part of ANSSI, the French cybersecurity agency.

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

Discourse

Free open source forum software very widely used by many different websites. Maintained since 2014.

Fediverse address:
@Discourse@mastodon.social

Carve Her Name

Posting about prominent women and the history of women’s rights.

Fediverse address:
@CarveHerName@mstdn.social

Ozoned Cast

Live streaming account mainly about Linux and Linux gaming.

Fediverse address:
@ozoned@stream.ozoned.net

Honolulu Civil Beat

Non-profit news organisation based in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 2010. It was a finalist in the 2024 Pulitzers for breaking news reporting.

Fediverse address:
@HonoluluCivil@flipboard.com

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

World History Encyclopedia

Non-profit educational organisation based in the UK and Canada, publishing articles, videos, podcasts etc about history. (Previously known as the Ancient History Encyclopedia.)

Fediverse address:
@whencyclopedia@mstdn.social

2600 Magazine

Hacking magazine covering technology, online infrastructure, underground computing and related topics. Based in the United States, founded in 1984.

Fediverse address:
@2600@mastodon.online

Talking Points Memo

US political news site founded in 2000, reporting from a progressive perspective.

Fediverse address:
@TPM@flipboard.com

Wallabag

Free open source alternative to Pocket and other article-saving services. There are apps for Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, Firefox, Chrome, Kindle, Kobo and others. It is also compatible with RSS readers. You can self-host your own instance for free, or use the paid-for flagship instance.

Fediverse account:
@wallabag@fosstodon.org

Northwest Beer Guide

Website providing news about craft beer and related events in Idaho, Oregon, Washington State and Canada. Also covers some other drinks such as ciders, spirits, hard seltzers etc.

Fediverse address:
@beer@universeodon.com

Old Roadside Pictures

Posts public domain photographs of kitsch American roadside scenery, as taken by John Margolies from 1969 to 2008.

Fediverse address:
@roadside@tech.intersects.art

Strijboll

Illustrator who draws stylised versions of reality, where familiar things are stretched and folded into interesting shapes.

Fediverse address:
@Strijboll@mastodon.art

Platformie Otwartej Nauki / Open Science Platform

Polish organisation supporting open science in scientific institutions, providing software tools and legal solutions.

Fediverse address:
@OpenSciPlatform@mastodon.social

North Wales Storms

Posting news about severe weather in North Wales, also sometimes sharing weather-related posts and Welsh news.

Fediverse address:
@Storms@toot.wales

Spotlight PA

Independent non-profit investigative news site based in Pennsylvania, USA, and founded in 2019.

Fediverse address:
@SpotlightPA@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

Golang Weekly

Articles, projects and tutorials about the Go programming language.

Fediverse address:
@golang_discussions@mastodon.social

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

Between Wanderings

Small independent Jewish publisher and blog, focusing on Jewish life and culture from the 1850s to the 1920s.

Fediverse address:
@bwjewishhistory@babka.social

Drawings & Paintings FediGroup

Discussion group for discussing art and sharing your own works.

Fediverse address:
@drawing@fedigroups.social

The Hollywood Reporter

Entertainment news site and magazine, particularly focused on Hollywood film and television. Based in the US, founded in 1930.

Fediverse address:
@THR@flipboard.com

José Melgratti

Watercolour artist who often paints landscapes, street scenes and portraits.

Fediverse address:
@JoseMel@pixelfed.social

Home Computer Museum

Computing history museum in the Netherlands, featuring interactive exhibits. Posts in English.

Fediverse address:
@homecomputermuseum@computermuseum.social

Update Computer Club

Computer club and hackerspace in Uppsala, Sweden.

Fediverse address:
@dfupdate@social.linux.pizza

Lgbookworm

Interested in tessellated origami, in paper and other materials.

Fediverse address:
@lgbookworm@wandering.shop

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

Bundesministeriums für Wohnen, Stadtentwicklung und Bauwesen / Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building

German federal ministry responsible for all issues related to housing, building of houses, urban development and regional planning.

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

Kandid

Creates works of experimental video art, usually involving abstract computer generated imagery.

Fediverse address (main):
@kandid@chaos.social

Fediverse address (videos):
@kandid@diode.zone

Digiday

News site about digital media and marketing, aimed at those working in the industry. Based in New York, USA, and founded in 2008.

Fediverse address:
@Digiday@flipboard.com

Standard Ebooks

Volunteers creating high quality well-formatted ebooks of public domain titles.

Fediverse address:
@standardebooks@mastodon.social

BLAG: Better Letters Magazine

Print and digital magazine about sign painting techniques and culture.

Fediverse address (main):
@blag@typo.social

Fediverse address (blog):
@sam@bl.ag

Fediverse address (videos):
@sam@video.bl.ag

Associação Nacional para o Software Livre / ANSOL

Portuguese non-profit organisation promoting and researching free open source software.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@ansol@floss.social

Matthew Edney

Map historian and geographer, Osher Professor in history of cartography at the University of Southern Maine, Director of History of Cartography Project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the USA. Runs the “Mapping As A Process” blog.

Fediverse address:
@mhedney@historians.social

Ambassadeur Numérique

Official account of the French government’s ambassador for digital affairs.

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

FediMeteo Jharkhand

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

Fediverse addresses (in Hindi):
@bokaro__jharkhand@in.fedimeteo.com
@ranchi__jharkhand@in.fedimeteo.com

The Linux Experiment

Videos devoted to the Linux OS, software for Linux, Linux-based phones, FOSS, de-Googlising and related topics. The videos include news items, reviews, features and tutorials aimed at a wide range of skill levels.

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

Fediverse address (videos):
@thelinuxexperiment@tilvids.com

Landesregierung Schleswig-Holstein

Official account of the State Government of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@landesregierung@social.schleswig-holstein.de

Zentrum für Technikkultur Landau e.V.

Non-profit community hackerspace and makerspace based in Landau, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@ztl@rheinneckar.social

DPA International

English-language service of the German news agency Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA), founded in 1949.

Fediverse address:
@dpa_intl@flipboard.com

Стандарт нюз / Standart News

News feed from the Bulgarian national newspaper founded in 1992.

Fediverse address (in Bulgarian):
@www.standartnews.com@rss-parrot.net

Country Living / CountryLiving.com

Lifestyle magazine and website about home decor, food, gardening and entertainment. Based in the US, first published in 1978.

Fediverse address:
@CountryLiving@flipboard.com

Maptime Bogota

OpenStreetMap contributor group based in Bogotá, Colombia.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@MaptimeBogota@en.osm.town

George Steffanos

Hiking enthusiast, photographer and author of “Then the Hail Came”, a humorous account of a 1983 hike through the Appalachian Trail in the eastern United States.

Fediverse address:
@GSteffanos@mstdn.social

Avoid The Hack!

US-based website encouraging people to protect their privacy online, and offering suggestions on how to protect themselves.

Fediverse address:
@avoidthehack@infosec.exchange

Ion (aka violetmagician)

Draws unusual creatures and characters with a fluorescent neon look.

Fediverse address:
@violetmagician@mastodon.art

Anime London

Anime club based in southwest Ontario, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@AnimeLondon@ani.work

Woodpecker CI

Free open source community fork of the Drone Continuous Integration platform.

Fediverse address:
@WoodpeckerCI@floss.social

VOST Portugal / Associação de Voluntários Digitais Em Situações de Emergência

Emergency alerts for weather and civil emergencies in Portugal, provided by volunteers.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@vostpt@trombas.vost.pt

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

Advances in Archaeological Practice

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

Fediverse address:
@aap_saaorg@fediscience.org

CTV News Edmonton

News stories about Edmonton, Canada, from CTV.

Fediverse address:
@edmonton-CTVNews@flipboard.com

Mark Moxon

Acorn computer enthusiast, programmer and former editor of Acorn User magazine in the UK. Created a teletext version of the classic space trading game Elite.

Fediverse address:
@markmoxon@universeodon.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

Holarse

The oldest Linux gaming site in the world that is still operating, Holarse was founded in 2000. German-language website which also provides a variety of libre services including XMPP chat, a Matrix room and Luanti (formerly Minetest) servers.

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

Bundesamts für die Sicherheit der nuklearen Entsorgung / Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Management

German Federal Government’s office for regulating, licensing and supervising the disposal, storage, handling and transport of high-level radioactive waste.

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

Vogue Italia

Italian edition of the fashion magazine franchise, first published in 1964.

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

Chaos Computer Club Aachen

Hackerspace based in Aachen, Germany.

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

Chemical & Engineering News Feed

News feed from magazine on chemistry and chemical engineering, published by American Chemical Society.

Fediverse address:
@cen.acs.org.most-recent.html@rss-parrot.net

The Christian Science Monitor

Despite its name, this is a non-religious newspaper covering US and world events. Based in the US, the Monitor was founded in 1908 and has won seven Pulitzer prizes.

Fediverse address:
@csmonitor@flipboard.com

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

Joop Stakenborg

Making videos about amateur radio, especially radio using morse code.

Fediverse address (videos):
@pg4i@spectra.video

The Big Issue

The original UK version of the street newspaper sold by homeless people, published since 1991.

Fediverse address:
@BigIssue@flipboard.com

AirlineReporter

Independent news site all about airlines, air travel, aviation and aviation photography. Founded in 2008.

Fediverse address:
@AirlineReporter@avgeek.social

Arizona Mirror News Feed

News feed of independent non-profit news service for Arizona, USA.

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

HeySoCal

Local news organisation and news site for California, running 21 local newspapers. Founded in 1996.

Fediverse address:
@HeySoCal@flipboard.com

Jesper Tingvall

Works at 3D graphics company Simplygon which is widely used by major game studios. Tingvall also creates indie titles through their own company Catalope Games, such as “Skeletal Dance Party” and “Scrap Galaxy”.

Fediverse address:
@JesperTingvall@mastodon.gamedev.place

Open Web Docs

Open source collective employing technical writers to document open web technologies.

Fediverse address:
@openwebdocs@front-end.social

Audio Production FediGroup

Discussion group about audio production topics including mixing, recording, miking, mastering etc.

Fediverse address:
@AudioPro@fedigroups.social

fearbiter

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

Fediverse address:
@fearbiter@mastodon.art

Der Bayerische Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz / Bavarian Data Protection Commissioner

Official account for the Data Protection Commissioner of the German state of Bavaria.

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

Photography FediGroup

Discussion group about photography, for photographers or those who appreciate photographs.

Fediverse address:
@photography@fedigroups.social

Super Empty.

Hip-hop music site and magazine, especially covering the scene in North Carolina, USA.

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

Maui Project

KDE project creating MauiKit, a free open source modular front end UI framework.

Fediverse address:
@mauiproject@floss.social

Horror DNA

Website all about horror, posting reviews of films, comics, books, games and music.

Fediverse address:
@horrordna@horrorhub.club

Hudson River Blue

Independent sports news site covering football (soccer) in New York City, USA.

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

Willamette Week

Newspaper and website based in Portland, Oregon, USA, covering local news, sports, culture etc. Founded in 1974.

Fediverse address:
@wweek@flipboard.com

Yakface.com News Feed

Feed from the Yakface.com website, dedicated to Star Wars toys and collectors.

Fediverse address:
@yakfaceforums.com.main@rss-parrot.net

Pavel A. Samsonov

Product designer focusing on user experience, currently working on better UX for software at AWS.

Fediverse address:
@PavelASamsonov@mastodon.social

Greenpeace Aotearoa

Aotearoa (New Zealand) branch of the international NGO campaigning to protect the environment and stop climate change.

Fediverse address:
@greenpeace@mas.to

MacRumors

Unofficial news and rumours about Apple products including the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch etc. Also features an extensive forum on its website. Founded in 2000, based in USA.

Fediverse address:
@macrumors@mastodon.social

Peggy Collins

Digital artist and nature photographer, especially interested in creating images of cats, dogs, wildlife and nature.

Fediverse address:
@peggycollins@socel.net

Greg Egan

Science fiction novelist and short story writer. Also a computer programmer and interested in mathematics.

Fediverse address:
@gregeganSF@mathstodon.xyz

American Sailing Association

Organisation which educates and certifies recreational sailors in the USA, founded in 1983.

Fediverse address:
@AmericanSailing@flipboard.com

Consint

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

Fediverse address:
@consint@mstdn.social

MeshCore

Official account for the MeshCore LoRa mesh networking project.

Fediverse address:
@meshcore@mastodon.social

TheSixthAxis

Independent video game news site, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, guides etc. Covers all current platforms including consoles, computers, mobile.

Fediverse address:
@TheSixthAxis@mastodonapp.uk

Die Bundesanstalt für Gewässerkunde

Official account of the German Federal Institute of Hydrology.

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

The Planetary Research Co-operative

Non-profit organisation promoting planetary science research.

Fediverse address (videos):
@planetary_research_media@solarsystem.video

Python Ireland

Representing users of the Python programming language in Ireland, organising meet-ups and events related to Python.

Fediverse address:
@Python_Ireland@mastodon.ie

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

Official account of the Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe is an independent international organisation protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe.

Fediverse address:
@commissionerHR@mastodon.social

(NOTE: The Council of Europe is a totally separate organisation from the European Union or the European Council. They just have similar names.)

Travel + Leisure

Magazine about travelling and holidays, first published in 1971 as “Travel & Camera”.

Fediverse address:
@travelleisure@flipboard.com

MKM Modelwerx

Builds customised scale models including built-in lighting, especially ships featured in Star Trek.

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

Fediverse address (videos):
@mattkmcguire@peertube.tv

Phosh

Free open source interface designed for Linux-based mobile phones.

Fediverse address:
@phosh@social.phosh.mobi

Oxford Free Press

Independent non-profit news site for Oxford, Ohio, USA. Founded in 2024.

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

Free Space: The Free Streaming TV Podcast

Podcast about television series and films that can be watched free of charge.

Fediverse address (blog):
@freespace@howtowatchfree.tv

Raincross Gazette

Independent local news site for Riverside, California, USA.

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

Leica Camera USA

American branch of the famous German manufacturer of cameras, lenses, binoculars and other optical products.

Fediverse address:
@leicacamerausa@flipboard.com

Vox

US-based news site founded in 2014, also producing videos on YouTube and Netflix.

Fediverse address:
@Vox@flipboard.com

Hacklabor

Hackerspace based in Schwerin, Germany.

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

Søren Kjærsgaard

Electronics and ham radio enthusiast, RF and antennas systems engineer.

Fediverse address:
@oz1lqo@techhub.social

Good News Post

UK-based news site covering only positive stories.

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

FediMeteo Indiana

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

Doctors in Unite

Trade union for doctors in the UK, affiliated with Unite the Union. (Previously known as the Medical Practitioners’ Union.)

Fediverse address:
@doctorsinunite@union.place

LiveWire Calgary

Independent news outlet based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, offering community, city and statewide coverage.

Fediverse address:
@livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

Men’s Health Magazine US

Lifestyle magazine and website for men covering fitness, nutrition, fashion etc. Based in the US, founded in 1986.

Fediverse address:
@MensHealth@flipboard.com

Galileu

Brazilian science magazine, previously known as Globo Ciência. First published in 1991.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@RevistaGalileu@flipboard.com

gribbles

Independent musician based in the UK, currently creating eclectic electronic music, often with a relaxed feel.

Fediverse address:
@gribbles@mastodonapp.uk

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

Reporterre

French environmental news site founded in 2007.

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

Emily L’Orange

Freelance illustrator who works in both realistic and cartoon-like styles, sometimes both at once. Often surreal or fantastic themes.

Fediverse address:
@emilylorange@mastodon.art

Filmstarts

Film and television news site based in Germany, founded in 2002.

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

Mission Local

Independent local news for the Mission District of San Francisco, USA. Reader-supported, non-profit, founded in 2008.

Fediverse address:
@MLNow@sfba.social

The A.V. Club

Online newsaper and website about entertainment and pop culture, including film, TV, music, games etc. Based in the US, first published in 1993.

Fediverse address:
@AVClub@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 (in Hindi):
@delhi__delhi@in.fedimeteo.com

Weird Estate

Fun account highlighting amusing listings for houses, flats and other real estate properties around the world.

Fediverse address:
@weirdestate@eigenmagic.net

Jnktn.tv

Grassroots volunteer project which livestreams a variety of music-based programmes on the Fediverse every Saturday, accompanied by community chat and various kinds of videos.

Fediverse address:
@jnktn_tv@mastodon.online

Bundesamt für Strahlenschutz (BfS) / Federal Office for Radiation Protection

German government agency tasked with protecting people and the environment from harm caused by radiation. Part of the German Federal Environment Ministry.

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

A.E.S. Minigames Server

A Luanti (Minetest) server co-run by a contributor to the Luanti project.

Fediverse address:
@aes@peoplemaking.games

Thüringer Landtag / Thuringia State Parliament

Official account of the parliament of the German State of Thuringia.

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

Philosopher Grandma

Blog and newsletter with thoughts and articles for grandparents, written by a grandmother and philosophy academic.

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

GadgetBridge

Free open privacy-friendly replacement for closed source Android apps that some accessories require, for example some brands of fitness trackers, smartwatches, headphones etc.

Fediverse address:
@gadgetbridge@social.anoxinon.de

RustConf

Annual conference about the Rust programming language. Based in North America, first held in 2016.

Fediverse address:
@rustconf@hachyderm.io

Sarah Boeving

Pixel artist and illustrator who often features people and characters from popular culture, especially video games.

Fediverse address:
@sarahboeving@mastodon.art

Montreal Transit Status

Unofficial bot posting transit updates from the STM and REM status pages for Montreal, Quebec in Canada.

Fediverse address (in English):
@MTL_Transit_Status_en@mstdn.ca

Fediverse address (in French):
@MTL_Transit_Status_fr@mstdn.ca

Bundesregierung (The German Federal Government)

The official account of the German government

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

Saku

Freelance artist working on animation and gaming, often with a cartoon-like style.

Fediverse address:
@saku_art@mastodon.gamedev.place

Der Feinschmecker

German magazine and website about food and drink, restaurants, wines, recipes etc.

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

OpenStreetMap FediGroup

Discussion group about all topics related to OpenStreetMap.

Fediverse address:
@openstreetmap@fedigroups.social

Alys Rujasu

Maker of gaming videos, especially retro and speedrun videos.

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

Dave Grossman

Game designer/writer/director on many highly influential adventure games at Lucasfilm/LucasArts and Telltale, such as Day Of The Tentacle, Monkey Island, Pajama Sam, Sam & Max, Wolf Among Us etc.

Fediverse address:
@thatdave@mastodon.social

ChrisD.ca News

Independent local news site for Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 2007.

Fediverse address:
@chrisdca@mstdn.social

Bourbon & Banter

News and reviews of bourbon whiskey.

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

Contingent Magazine

American non-profit history magazine written by adjuncts, museum workers and independent scholars.

Fediverse address:
@contingent_mag@mas.to

World History Association

Non-profit academic association promoting the study of world history, founded in 1982 and based in the United States. Publishes the “Journal of World History” and “The World History Bulletin”.

Fediverse address:
@wha@historians.social

Woodworking Tool Finder

Search engine for vintage, antique or used woodworking tools including planes, saws, chisels etc.

Fediverse address:
@woodworkingtoolfinder@mastodon.social

Solarpunk Presents Podcast

Podcast exploring people and projects that are trying to create an environmentally sustainable future.

Fediverse address:
@solarpunkpresents@climatejustice.social

Source of the Spring

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

Fediverse address:
@sourceofthespring@dmv.community

Maldita.es

Spanish non-profit foundation for fact checking news and discourse. Founded in 2014.

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

Splann

Independent investigative journalism news site based in Brittany, France.

Fediverse address (in French & Breton):
@splann@mamot.fr

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

TFFP Podcast

Podcast founded in 2006 to review technology and games to assess how accessible they are for blind people. Also does livestreams and videos, the livestreams are available later on the video account.

Fediverse address (main):
@podcast@tffp.masto.host

The Vietnamese Magazine

English-language non-profit news site about Vietnam, run by activists and journalists concerned about human rights in the country.

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

Art of Cycling

Watercolour artist, especially interested in painting cyclists and cycling competitions such as the Tour de France.

Fediverse address:
@ArtofCycling@mastodon.world

Snowdusk

DJ doing live mix sets, especially underground and electro music.

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

Pilipinas / Philippines FediGroup

Discussion group about the Philippines and for Filipinos.

Fediverse address:
@pilipinas@fedigroups.social

Allison Levine

Freelance wine writer, blogger and podcaster, US host of the Wine Soundtrack podcast.

Fediverse address:
@pleasethepalate@epicure.social

Capcom VS Everyone

Inspired by the classic video games, this is a bot that posts unusual crossovers featuring characters from all genres of popular culture. Posts once a day.

Fediverse address:
@vs_everyone@mastodon.social

Mark Ingalls

Meteorologist based in British Columbia, Canada, with focus on renewable energy meteorology.

Fediverse address (personal):
@ingalls@mstdn.ca

Fediverse address (Pacific Northwest weather):
@ingallswx.com@ingallswx.com

FlightGear

Free open source flight simulator, in development since 1997.

Fediverse address:
@flightgear@fosstodon.org

Python Pillow

Free open source fork of the Python Imaging Library, taking over after PIL was discontinued.

Fediverse address:
@pillow@fosstodon.org

Vinyl Records FediGroup

Discussion group for anyone who appreciates vinyl records.

Fediverse address:
@vinylrecords@fedigroups.social

Open Data Kanton Zürich

Open government data for the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland.

Fediverse address (in German):
@OpenDataZH@swiss.social

6502b

Artist creating absolutely stunning miniature scenes and dioramas entirely through intricately made tiny scale models combined with clever lighting, often featuring technological themes. Also a pixel artist and game developer.

Fediverse address:
@6502B@mastodon.social

AsteroidOS

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

Fediverse address:
@AsteroidOS@fosstodon.org

FediMeteo California

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

Good News

German website curating positive news stories from around the world.

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

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

Steven Dollins

Creating and sharing mathematically generated artworks and animations.

Fediverse address:
@scdollins@genart.social

OSMLondon

News and events for OpenStreetMap contributors in London, UK.

Fediverse address:
@OSMLondon@en.osm.town

Oxford Medieval Studies

Interdisciplinary platform for medieval studies across Oxford University.

Fediverse address:
@OxMedStud@mastodonapp.uk

Compagnie de l’Arcade

Humanist theatre company based in Picardy, France.

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

Der Landesbeauftragte für den Datenschutz Niedersachsen

Official account of the State Commissioner for Data Protection in Lower Saxony, Germany.

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

Open-Meteo

Open source weather data free for non-commercial use via an API, using data from weather agencies around the world. Covers both forecasts and historical data.

Fediverse address:
@openmeteo@fosstodon.org

ZD NET

Technology and consumer electronics news service, based in the US and founded in 1991.

Fediverse address:
@ZDNet@flipboard.com

Jenny Lam

Self-taught multidisciplinary artist and independent curator, runs the Artists On The Lam site and blog.

Fediverse address:
@jennylam@mastodon.art

ULethbridge Stories

Official blog about students, alumni and employees at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@stories.ulethbridge.ca

Bundesgerichtshof (German Federal Court of Justice)

Official account of the German Federal Court of Justice.

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

Zenith Guides Snow Info

Newsletter reporting on skiing conditions on the south coast of British Columbia, Canada. Written by a mountain guide and a ski mountaineer.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@snow.zenithguides.ca

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

Trove Astronomy Bot

Bot posting links to historical astronomy articles from the Australian public archive site Trove.

Fediverse address:
@astrove@tootbots.social

Entität

Hackerspace based in Neubrandenburg, Germany.

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

Mutual Aid FediGroup

Discussion group for mutual aid requests.

Fediverse address:
@mutualaid@fedigroups.social

Hawkesbury Gazette

Independent local newspaper for Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1888.

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

Vicki Ziegler

Enthusiastic bibliophile, posting about books, literary news, poetry, occasional reviews, runs a “Silent Book Club” and a blog about reading.

Fediverse address:
@bookgaga@mastodon.social

Ultrapancake

Makes nice anime-style plushies / cuddly toys.

Fediverse address:
@Ultrapancake@mastodon.art

Chemistry Views

Online news magazine from Chemistry Europe, an organisation of 16 European chemical societies.

Fediverse address:
@ChemistryViews@mstdn.social

Hypersomnia

Free open source 2D multiplayer shooter game, can be played within web browsers.

Fediverse address:
@hypersomnia@pol.social

Will Deakin

Data visualisation coder, interested in open data and data science. Works with governance on UK railway IT and European regulations.

Fediverse address:
@wnd@fosstodon.org

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

Queeres Zentrum Mannheim

LGBTQIA+ organisation in Mannheim, Germany.

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

Chaos Computer Club Cologne

Hackerspace based in Cologne, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@c4@chaos.social

Actually ADHD FediGroup

Discussion group about ADHD.

Fediverse address:
@actuallyadhd@fedigroups.social

Fine Woodworking Magazine / FineWoodworking.com

Carpentry and woodworking magazine and website, featuring articles and tutorials on how to build furniture etc. Based in the US, first published in 1975.

Fediverse address:
@FineWoodworking@flipboard.com

Hrastnik

Chess enthusiast and FOSS fan, often posting and sharing news about chess competitions.

Fediverse address:
@Hrastnik@fosstodon.org

AD France

French edition of the home decor, design, architecture and landscaping magazine. (Its full title is Architectural Digest France, but its main focus nowadays is interior design.)

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

DevOpsDays Washington DC

Regular conferences for software developers in Washington DC, USA.

Fediverse address:
@devopsdaysdc@hachyderm.io

Tudo de Receitas

Brazilian cookery and food website, featuring recipes for all kinds of dishes and cooking types.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@TudodeReceitas@flipboard.com

Amiga User Group Switzerland / AUGS

User group based in Switzerland for fans of the Amiga and other Commodore computers.

Fediverse address (in German):
@augs@oldbytes.space

code.gouv.fr

French government initiative to help government departments use free open source software.

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

Fairplay Magazin

German-language independent magazine about board games and card games, with news, reviews and features for both experienced and new players.

Fediverse address:
@fairplaymagazin@brettspiel.space

Casa e Jardim

Portuguese-language site about homes, architecture, gardens and related topics.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@CasaeJardim@flipboard.com

Uprise RI News Feed

News feed from website encouraging political and environmental activism in Rhode Island, USA.

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

ismailghedamsi

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

Fediverse address:
@hiphopheaven@rap.social

Blog Roll

Human-curated directory of interesting independent blogs about many different topics. You can see the latest recommended blogs by following the project.

Fediverse address:
@blogroll@alongtheray.social

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

Futzle Fiction

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

Fediverse address:
@FutzleFiction@chinwag.org

Aviofoto.Lv

Latvian aviation photography website.

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

Cubby / CubbyAtHome.com

Lifestyle website for families focusing on homes, food and toys. Based in the US, founded in 2020.

Fediverse address:
@CubbyatHome@flipboard.com

Geo.fr

French edition of the magazine covering travel, nature, history and the environment. First published in France in 1979.

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

LiberaForms

Free open source online form system. The developers offer form services hosted on their own website, or you can self-host the software if you prefer.

Fediverse address:
@liberaforms@fosstodon.org

Plume

Artist and illustrator who draws in a variety of colourful styles, often featuring chibi figures and/or cartoon animals.

Fediverse address:
@prismplume@mastodon.art

Racket

Official account for the Racket programming language, a modern dialect of Lisp.

Fediverse address:
@racketlang@functional.cafe

CCC Stuttgart

Hackerspace based in Stuttgart, Germany.

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

Rhythm Changes

Music news blog covering the local music scene in Canada, especially improvised music.

Fediverse address (blog):
@feed@rhythmchanges.ca

Pride.com

American LGBTQIA+ news site with emphasis on entertainment and lifestyle news.

Fediverse address:
@Pride@flipboard.com

Lyrical Garfield

Bot posting Garfield cartoon strips with random song lyrics replacing the text.

Fediverse address:
@LyricalGarfield@masto.ai

CiVers / Citation of Versioned Web Pages by Persistent Identifier

Project enabling reliable, persistent citation of versioned web resources in archaeology and the digital humanities through PID and DOI integration. Funded by German public research body.

Fediverse address:
@civers@social.bund.de

Beers ‘n’ Bites in Brussels

English-language blog about beers and restaurants in Brussels, Belgium.

Fediverse address:
@BeersBitesBrussels@mastodon.beer

Glacier Media

Canadian media company which owns many local newspapers and news sites across Canada. This account publishes stories from these many different local news sources.

Fediverse address:
@GlacierMedia@flipboard.com

Manyfold

Free open source Fediverse platform for 3D printing enthusiasts, lets you upload and share 3D models for prints. It’s intended as a Fediverse alternative to Printables, Makerworld and Thingiverse.

Fediverse address (main):
@manyfold@3dp.chat

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

c0mpiling

Takes very striking and intriguing photos of abandoned buildings and other vivid urban scenes in the UK.

Fediverse address (main):
@c0mpiling@photog.social

Fediverse address (photos):
@c0mpiling@pixelfed.social

Repair-Café Kahlgrund

Repair cafe in Kahlgrund, Bavaria, Germany.

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

FediLab

Free open source Android app for using many different Fediverse platforms including Mastodon, PixelFed, Friendica, PeerTube and more. It’s free if you download it from F-Droid, and paid if you download from Google Play.

Fediverse address:
@apps@toot.fedilab.app