12xu

Music blog and internet radio in English and German about underground punk, noise and garage music.

Fediverse address (in English and German):
@12xu@12xu.xyz

Richard Pryn

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

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

Planet F1

Formula One motor racing news site, based in the UK and founded in 1999.

Fediverse address:
@PlanetF1@flipboard.com

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

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

Library Cactus

Academic librarian at Bodleian in Oxford, UK. Posting about open access, open science, open scholarship.

Fediverse address:
@SarahHLib@mastodonapp.uk

OONI – The Open Observatory of Network Interference

OONI monitors network-level blocking of internet access, which is usually by governments or ISPs, and flags up any mass internet blocks or other interference. They also develop FOSS tools for carrying out this monitoring.

Fediverse address:
@ooni@mastodon.social

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

Esquire Magazine / esquire.com

Lifestyle magazine and website aimed at men, covering fashion, culture, money and politics. Based in the US, founded in 1933.

Fediverse address:
@esquire@flipboard.com

BomengidsNl TreeGuide Europe

Account and website dedicated to European trees, and also plants, wildlife and nature in general.

Fediverse address (in English & Dutch):
@bomengidsnl@mastodon.green

InfoMoney.com.br

Brazilian financial and business news site.

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

Golfweek

Golf magazine and website about golf. Mainly focusing on professional matches in PGA, LPGA and Euro, but also including features on how to improve your own game. Based in the US, first published in 1975.

Fediverse address:
@Golfweek@flipboard.com

Clemens Vasters’ Pictures

Aviation photos and other images from the personal photo archive of Clemens Vasters.

Fediverse address:
@clemensv@photog.social

Daily Paws

Website featuring news about pets and advice for pet owners. Based in the US, founded in 2020.

Fediverse address:
@DailyPaws@flipboard.com

Backyard Garden Lover

Gardening website providing tips and tricks, photos, ideas etc for many types of garden including ornamental, vegetable etc.

Fediverse address:
@BackyardGarden@flipboard.com

Mr. Funk E. Dude

Laidback chilled out optimistic dude, also a live streamer and video maker. Into video games, breadmaking, cookery and other topics.

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

Fediverse address (all videos):
@mrfunkedude@dudelike.wtf

Fediverse address (just the cooking/food videos):
@tfkitchen@dudelike.wtf

History Hit

History website featuring podcasts, videos and articles. Founded by UK historian and presenter Dan Snow.

Fediverse address:
@HistoryHit@flipboard.com

LMU Open Science Center

Interdisciplinary science centre at LMU Munich in Germany, promoting open science practices such as open data, open materials, analysis scripts etc. Organises workshops, public talks and original research.

Fediverse address:
@lmu_osc@scicomm.xyz

Chris Geidner / Law Dork

Award-winning reporter running US-based law news site, covering events in Ameican legal news from the Supreme Court to trial courts.

Fediverse address:
@chrisgeidner@journa.host

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

The Cosmic Circus

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

Fediverse address:
@Cosmiccircus@universeodon.com

ronin-rb

Free open source Ruby toolkit for security research and development.

Fediverse address:
@ronin_rb@infosec.exchange

Creative Commons Releases

Bot posting links to new creative commons music tracks on Bandcamp.

Fediverse address:
@ccreleases@musicworld.social

Men’s Health Deutschland

German edition of the men’s health, fitness and lifestyle magazine.

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

Phases of Moon

Bot posting the current phase of the moon. Posts once a night.

Fediverse address:
@pom@eattherich.club

Reproducible Builds

Aims to make it easier to check the source code of free and open source software. Reproducible Builds promotes tools and practices to help verify that open source code has not been altered before distribution.

Fediverse address:
@reproducible_builds@fosstodon.org

Organizing My Thoughts

Blog by an American political activst on how to resist the rise of authoritarianism in the USA.

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

IGN / L’Institut national de l’information Géographique et forestière

France’s National Institute of Geographic and Forest Information, a public body which produces and distributes geospatial data including information on forests and other areas.

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

Insa van den Berg

Freelance journalist and writer based in Leipzig, Germany. Particularly interested in social policy.

Fediverse address (in German):
@insavandenberg@mstdn.social

Views from South Pole

Bot posting webcam images from Antarctica via Australian, UK and US research bases.

Fediverse address:
@southpoleviews@stefanbohacek.online

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

Fediverse Plays Pokemon

Interactive bot where people on the Fediverse can collaboratively play a game of Pokemon by voting in polls.

Fediverse address:
@pokemon@tomkahe.com

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

Biker-Lounge FediGroup

German-language discussion group for cyclists of all kinds.

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

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

The European Institute for Contemporary Art and Science

A contemporary art museum in the Netherlands.

Fediverse address (in Dutch & English):
@EICAS@mastodon.art

FediHost

Managed hosting service that makes it as easy as possible for anyone to run their own Fediverse servers. Also publishes useful tutorial videos on how to create and run your own servers.

Fediverse address (main):
@fedihost@mstdn.social

Fediverse address (videos):
@fedihost@video.fedihost.co

Helen Bell

Singer-songwriter and musician who mixes together prog, folk and pop.

Fediverse address:
@helenbellmusic@sunny.garden

Mooncube

Professional concept artist who works with futuristic CGI concepts, but often draws intricate sketches of insects using traditional pen and ink methods.

Fediverse address:
@mooncube@mastodon.art

Elk Grove Daily News

Independent local news site and newsletter covering Elk Grove, California, USA. Founded in 2022.

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

Mischievous Monsters

Vegan food, cooking and food culture blog, based in the USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@vegan@mischievousmonsters.com

NewsThump

Satirical news site focused on UK and world news.

Fediverse address:
@newsthump@mastodon.online

Better Homes & Gardens Magazine / bhg.com

Lifestyle magazine covering house decor, food and drink, gardening, housekeeping, DIY and related topics. Based in the USA, first published in 1922.

Fediverse address:
@BHG@flipboard.com

Anaïs Faë

Creates amazing naturalistic watercolour pictures of animals and other subjects.

Fediverse address:
@anaisfae@mastodon.art

Ed’s Clean Energy and Sustainability Jobs List

Newsletter highlighting paid work (including paid internships) available in the clean energy and sustainability fields. Maintained by a US-based energy policy expert.

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

Typographica

Website about typefaces, type books, fonts and typographical design. Founded in 2002.

Fediverse address:
@typographica@typo.social

OMG! Linux

Blog all about Linux, FOSS and related topics. Sister publication to the OMG! Ubuntu website.

Fediverse address:
@omglinux@mastodon.social

The Advocate

Newspaper and news site based in Louisiana, USA. Founded in 1925, winner of the 2019 Pulitzer for local reporting.

Fediverse address:
@TheAdvocate4q66@flipboard.com

PC Magazine / PCMag

Computer and technology magazine, originally dealing with just PCs but nowadays covering a wider range of gadgets. Based in the US, founded in 1982.

Fediverse address:
@PCMag@flipboard.com

Megan Marie Hart

Spinto soprano opera singer originally from Oregon USA, now based in Germany. Currently at the Staatstheater Darmstadt.

Fediverse address:
@meganmariehart@mastodon.social

Laura Lawrie

Musicologist and social scientist, publishing regular classical music posts about specific pieces.

Fediverse address:
@canyonsfan@mastodon.social

adresse.data.gouv.fr

French national online geospatial service to locate particular addresses, using map data from OpenStreetMap.

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

Untapped New York

Covering cultural news and events in New York, USA.

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

Mental Floss

Online magazine featuring interesting facts about history, science, pop culture and miscellaneous other topics. Based in the US, founded in 2001.

Fediverse address:
@mental_floss@flipboard.com

Animal Behaviour Live

International society organising free online conferences, round tables and seminars to discuss animal behaviour and question our academic practices.

Fediverse address:
@animalbehaviourlive@ecoevo.social

The Globe and Mail

Canadian newspaper and news site covering national and international news, first published in 1844.

Fediverse address:
@globeandmail@flipboard.com

Doctor P. Popular

Videos by an unconventional artist, crafter, yo-yo expert and musician. Based in San Francisco, USA.

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

Wired Italia

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

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

GreenFediverse

Project listing Fediverse instances that use environmentally friendlier energy sources for their hosting.

Fediverse address:
@greenfediverse@chaos.social

Mars Relay Network Status

Unofficial bot posting latest updates from NASA’s Mars Relay Network.

Fediverse address:
@mrn_status@bot.country

Accessibility Awareness

Posting tips about online web accessibility and why it is needed.

Fediverse address:
@A11yAwareness@disabled.social

Bad Faith Times

US political blog covering how far right politicians are trying to normalise fascist policies.

Fediverse address (blog):
@dennycarter@badfaithtimes.com

FediMeteo Bihar

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

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

OctoPrint

Free open source web interface for 3D printers, which lets you remotely control them from within your web browser.

Fediverse address:
@octoprint@fosstodon.org

CKIA FM Radio Basse-Ville

Community radio station in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Run by a non-profit, broadcasting since 1984.

Fediverse address (in French):
@CKIAFM@jasette.facil.services

20 Minutos

Spanish free newspaper and news site, covering national and international news.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@20Minutos@flipboard.com

Foss.events

Site covering all kinds of events related to free open source software.

Fediverse address:
@foss_events@fosstodon.org

Beth Johnson

Planetary scientist, science communicator, writer, podcast host. Comms specialist for the SETI Institute and the Planetary Science Institute in the USA.

Fediverse address:
@planetarypan@tech.lgbt

Gamin’ 4 Aven

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

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

LFC Online

News, features and commentary site devoted to Liverpool FC, the English Premier League football team. Founded in 1998.

Fediverse address:
@liverpool@mstdn.social

NintendoLeSite

French-language news and review website all about Nintendo.

Fediverse address (in French):
@NintendoLeSite@framapiaf.org

Steam Trailers in 6s

Bot generating 6 second trailer GIFs for every new game release on Steam.

Fediverse address:
@microtrailers@mastodon.social

FediMeteo Kansas

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

UN-Hack-Bar e.V.

Hackerspace based in Unna, Germany,

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

FediMeteo Chihuahua

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

Fediverse addresses (in Spanish):
@chihuahua__chihuahua@mx.fedimeteo.com
@ciudad_juarez__chihuahua@mx.fedimeteo.com
@parral__chihuahua@mx.fedimeteo.com

NV Access

Non-profit developing the free open source NVDA screen reader for Windows. Based in Australia.

Fediverse address:
@NVAccess@fosstodon.org

The Molecular Ecologist

Blog for the scientific community of the journals Molecular Ecology and Molecular Ecology Resources.

Fediverse address:
@molecologist@genomic.social

ESPN NHL

Coverage of NHL ice hockey from ESPN.

Fediverse address:
@nhl-espn@flipboard.com

Mandaï Distribution

Independent music distributor based in Belgium.

Fediverse address:
@Mandai_Distribution@mastodon.social

Satin Jackets

Electronic dance music project founded by a German producer in 2012.

Fediverse address (blog):
@feed@news.satin-jackets.com

Harper’s Bazaar Magazine UK

British edition of the women’s lifestyle magazine, covering fashion, beauty, art and culture. UK edition originally published in 1929, it merged with Queen magazine and was known as “Harpers & Queen” for several decades.

Fediverse address:
@HarpersBazaarUK@flipboard.com

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

The Southlander

Investigative reporting co-operative in Los Angeles, California, USA. Founded in 2025.

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

Grokability, Inc.

Makers of free open source IT asset management software and the Goodforms email validation service.

Fediverse address:
@grokability@hachyderm.io

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

NorthSec

Community-run cybersecurity event in Montreal, Canada. Held annually since 2013.

Fediverse address (in English & French):
@NorthSec@infosec.exchange

FediMeteo New Hampshire

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

Autism 101

Website featuring resources for newly diagnosed or self-diagnosed autistic people.

Fediverse address:
@autism101@mstdn.social

The Delta Review

Blog about culture and lifestyle in Mississippi and the Southeastern USA, named after a Mississippi magazine that ran from 1963-1969. Covers blues, jazz, coffee, travel, restaurants, art, folklore etc.

Fediverse address:
@thedeltareview@mastodon.social

Splatoon3.ink

Splatoon 3 map rotations, Salmon Run schedules, SplatNet gear etc.

Fediverse address:
@splatoon3ink@splatoon3.ink

Forbes Magazine

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

Fediverse address:
@Forbes@newsie.social

FediMeteo Delaware

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

Radio Regentrude

German-language online music radio station. The station is non-profit, non-commercial, legally licensed, and funded by the people who run it. The music is international, programmes are mainly in German, but with some shows in English.

Fediverse address (in German):
@Radio_Regentrude@troet.cafe

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

Misery Path

Death metal / doom metal musician from Hamburg, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German & English):
@MiseryPath@metalhead.club

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

All Aboard Northwest

Group campaigning for better transit, regional and intercity rail in the Greater Northwest region of the United States, from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest.

Fediverse address:
@aanw@rail.chat

Magical Trash

Website and account documenting the differently decorated rubbish bins used in Disney theme parks throughout their history.

Fediverse address:
@magicaltrash@mastodon.online

Emeritus Prof Christopher May

Retired Professor of Political Economy at Lancaster University in the UK. Commentary on UK news and politics, also a contributor to North West Bylines.

Fediverse address:
@ChrisMayLA6@zirk.us

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

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

Shine My Crown

Lifestyle site for black American women covering news, entertainment, beauty (especially hair) and more.

Fediverse address:
@ShineMyCrown@newsie.social

FediMeteo Indiana

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

Douglas Natelson

Condensed matter physicist and science blogger, physics professor at Rice University in the United States.

Fediverse address:
@Nanoscale@sciencemastodon.com

Strijboll

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

Fediverse address:
@Strijboll@mastodon.art

Bits & Bäume (“Bits & Trees”)

German campaign group which aims to build bridges between technology fans and environmentalists.

Fediverse address (main account, in German):
@bits_und_baeume@mastodon.bits-und-baeume.org

Fediverse address (Berlin branch, in German):
@bitsundbaeume_berlin@mastodon.bits-und-baeume.org

Fediverse address (Dresden branch, in German):
@BitsUndBaeumeDresden@dresden.network

Medialab Invisible

Hackerspace and activist group in Andalusia, Spain.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@medialab_invisible@xarxa.cloud

Retro Dodo

Retro gaming site with news, reviews, interviews and features about classic video games and systems. Founded in 2019.

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

RaumZeitLabor

Hackerspace based in Mannheim, Germany.

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

GB Studio Central

Official site for GB Studio Dev, the free open source game development tool for the Nintendo Game Boy. Features news, articles and guides about making new Game Boy games.

Fediverse address:
@gbstudiocentral@pocketpixels.club

FragDenStaat (“Ask the State”)

European NGO campaigning for open government and freedom of government information. Based in Germany, founded in 2011.

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

Typography Weekly

Bot highlighting interesting typography links.

Fediverse address:
@typoweekly@typo.social

Margo De Weerdt

Artist and graphic designer who creates finely-crafted illustrations.

Fediverse address:
@margodeweerdt@mastodon.social

CBC News

News service from the Canadian public broadcaster CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), founded in 1936.

Fediverse address:
@cbcnews@flipboard.com

Burlington Buzz

Local news site for Burlington, Massachusetts, USA. Founded in 2022.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@burlington.buzz

flatduckrecords

Retro computing fan, posting about the ZX Spectrum, SAM Coupé and other classic 8-bit systems.

Fediverse address:
@noisetank@oldbytes.space

Extreme North Dakota Racing

Non-profit volunteer group organising endurance races (swimming, cycling, running etc) in North Dakota, USA.

Fediverse address:
@endracing@mspsocial.net

The Boozy Beggar

Blog of cocktails and other drinks from bars in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Fediverse address (blog):
@seth@blog.boozybeggar.com

Pierre Spaninks

Amateur Egyptologist fascinated with the ancient world.

Fediverse address (in Dutch and English):
@pierre@waag.social

Shugmonkey

Professional illustrator who creates excellent striking portraits usually based around line drawings with additional colours and elements. It feels like these are lost book covers or album artwork.

Fediverse address:
@shugmonkey@mastodon.art

Firefox Dev Tools

Web developer tools built into Firefox, allowing devs to examine, edit and debug HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Fediverse address:
@FirefoxDevTools@mastodon.social

Repair Café Isle of Wight

Volunteer group holding regular sessions to repair textiles, appliances, computers, phones, gadgets etc free of charge, in order to reduce the environmental impact of throwing things away and buying new replacements. The group is based on the Isle of Wight in the south of England.

Fediverse address:
@repaircafeiow@masto.ai

University of Tübingen

One of Germany’s oldest universities, established in 1477, and its alumni include eleven Nobel winners.

Fediverse address (in German):
@unituebingen@bawü.social

D3 Direitos Digitais

Non-profit group based in Portugal, campaigning to protect privacy and the rights of ordinary people using digital services.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@d3@ciberlandia.pt

Essex Egyptology Group

Group formed in Essex, UK, holding regular meetings, talks and study days about Ancient Egypt. Guest speakers include include archaeologists, researchers and experts from around the world (including modern Egypt).

Fediverse address:
@EssexEgyptology@archaeo.social

Tusky

Free open source Mastodon app for Android phones, available through F-Droid and Google Play. Can also be used by other Fediverse platforms that use the Mastodon API such as PixelFed and GoToSocial. One of the very earliest apps for Mastodon, first released in 2017.

Fediverse address:
@Tusky@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

Bundesinstituts für Berufsbildung / Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training

Official account for the German government department of vocational education.

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

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

AerynOS

Independent Linux distribution previously known as Serpent OS. Features GNOME desktop and designed for general desktop use.

Fediverse address:
@AerynOS@hachyderm.io

The Chatty Gardener

Award-winning freelance journalist and blogger focusing on plants and gardening, including organic gardening, flowers and vegetables. Member of the Garden Media Guild and the Professional Garden Photographers Association. Based in the Cotswolds in England, UK.

Fediverse address:
@thechattygardener@mastodon.online

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

Edubuntu

Educational version of Ubuntu Linux, designed for schools and students of all ages.

Fediverse address:
@edubuntu@ubuntu.social

Worf Email

Lieutenant Worf from Star Trek TNG is sending emails.

Fediverse address:
@WorfEmail@mas.to

512 Pixels

Blog about Apple, computing history, space and other topics.

Fediverse address:
@512pixels@eworld.social

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

Pyninsula

Community group for users of the Python programming language in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California, USA.

Fediverse address:
@pyninsula@fosstodon.org

Andreea Dumuta

Freelance digital artist and illustrator based in Romania, creates eyecatching works by mixing cute imagery with a more disturbing edge.

Fediverse address:
@galactixy_illustrations@socel.net

OpenTTD

Free open source transport network simulation game inspired by Transport Tycoon Deluxe.

Fediverse address:
@openttd@mas.to

Grandview Independent

Reader-supported local news site for Richmond, California, USA.

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

ObsPy

Free open source project providing Python framework for processing seismological data.

Fediverse address:
@obspy@fosstodon.org

Hugh Lashbrooke

Independent TTRPG creator, makes adventures, settings, tools and standalone games. Particularly interested in Mausritter.

Fediverse address:
@hlashbrooke@fosstodon.org

FediMeteo Australia

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

Multichannel Music FediGroup

Discussion group about multichannel music and 3D audio.

Fediverse address:
@MultichannelMusic@fedigroups.social

Ian R Buck

Videos about public transport, cycling, urban planning and land use in Minnesota, USA.

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

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

Lokjo

Non-profit online map service using data from OpenStreetMap, based in the European Union.

Fediverse address:
@lokjo@mapstodon.space

UK Theatre Web

Bot posting listings for plays, concerts and theatre events in the United Kingdom.

Fediverse address:
@uktw@mastodonapp.uk

Current Flow State Fly Fishing

Site and blog about fly fishing, including fishing tips and equipment reviews.

Fediverse address (blog):
@nick@currentflowstate.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 (in Hindi):
@pondicherry__puducherry@in.fedimeteo.com

Linda Nagata

Award-winning science fiction and fantasy author based in Hawaii. Creator of the Inverted Frontier series.

Fediverse address:
@LindaNagata@mastodon.online

CTV News

News service of the Canadian television network CTV, covering local, national and international news. CTV was founded in 1961.

Fediverse address:
@CTVNews@flipboard.com

Developer Lab of Linz / DevLol

Hackerspace based in Linz, Austria.

Fediverse address:
@devlol@chaos.social

FediMeteo Portugal

Weather forecast accounts for cities in Portugal. Follow your city to receive its weather forecasts in Portuguese in your timeline.

Inverse

Online magazine covering technology, culture and science. Based in the United States, founded in 2015.

Fediverse address:
@inversedotcom@flipboard.com

Hyperallergic

Website and podcast with news and features about art, culture and more. Founded in 2009, based in New York, USA.

Fediverse address:
@hyperallergic@newsie.social

Botany One

Academic blog about botany and plant biology, alerting scientists to news about plants from a variety of sources. Run by the same non-profit which publishes the Annals Of Botany scientific journal.

Fediverse address:
@botanyone@botany.social

Taiwan Earthquake Bot

Automated account posting on the latest earthquakes in Taiwan.

Fediverse address (in Taiwanese Mandarin):
@TwEarthquakeBot@abend.social

Fiber Arts FediGroup

Discussion group about all kinds of fibre arts.

Fediverse address:
@fiberarts@fedigroups.social

Josh Sternberg

Executive editor of Morning Brew, the business and financial news site based in the United States. Previously worked at the Washington Post, NBC News, Adweek and Digiday.

Fediverse address:
@joshsternberg@mstdn.social

The Leveller

Independent non-profit campus and community newspaper at Carleton University in Ontario, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@leveller_ottawa@mastodon.online

Axaneco

Creating short simple 3D animations using the Blender animation suite.

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

Innsbruck University Press

Publishing house at the University of Innsbruck, Austria.

Fediverse address (in German):
@iup@social.uibk.ac.at

SportBuzz.com.br

Brazilian sports news site covering football, Formula 1, the Olympics and other sport.

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

Dr Robert Minchin

Astronomer at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in the United States, and previously at (amongst others) the famous Arecibo in Puerto Rico, and the flying telescope SOFIA.

Fediverse address:
@Robminchin@mastodon.online

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

DNS Inspector

Free open source iOS app for performing advanced DNS queries.

Fediverse address:
@dnsinspector@infosec.exchange

Société environnementale de Côte-des-Neiges

Environmental organisation based in Montreal, Canada.

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

Open State Foundation

Netherlands-based organisation campaigning for more government open data and transparency.

Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@openstate@mastodon.nl

Mafia History FediGroup

Discussion group about the history of organised crime in the USA.

Fediverse address:
@mafiahistory@fedigroups.social

MoviePilot.de

German film and television news site and online community.

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

Dining Car

Posting photos and stories from dining cars on trains around the world, especially in Europe and Austria.

Fediverse address:
@diningcar@rail.chat

WYFF Channel 4 News Feed

News feed of top stories from the television station WYFF in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Affiliate of NBC, founded in 1953.

Fediverse address:
@www.wyff4.com@rss-parrot.net

KITTEN.EXE

Digital kitten that lives on the Fediverse.

Fediverse address:
@netkitty@meow.social

Zach Weinersmith

Cartoonist, creator of the Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal (SMBC) webcomic, illustrator of Open Borders, co-author of Soonish.

Fediverse address:
@ZachWeinersmith@mastodon.social

Virginia Mercury

Independent non-profit news organisation providing news for the state of Virginia, USA. Founded in 2018, affiliate of the States Newsroom network.

Fediverse address:
@VirginiaMercury@flipboard.com

Babu Menos

Indie pop singer-songwriter and musician who embeds sounds from everyday objects found around the house mixed with conventional instruments.

Fediverse address (main):
@babumenos@sunny.garden

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

Manuel Senfft

Professional composer who creates pieces in a variety of styles, and also makes free instrumental music available under a Creative Commons licence.

Fediverse address (in German and English):
@Tagirijus@mastodon.art

Bellular

Gaming news blog, newsletter and videos about World Of Warcraft and video games in general.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@bellular.games

FediMeteo Arunachal Pradesh

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

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

FediMeteo Nuevo León

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

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

OSM Pyrénées-Orientales

Community for mapping the Pyrénées-Orientales department of France on OpenStreetMap.

Fediverse address (in French):
@OpenStreetMap66@en.osm.town

Good News Post

UK-based news site covering only positive stories.

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

CatSalad

InfoSec expert, privacy advocate, malware analyst and practitioner of corny humour.

Fediverse address:
@catsalad@infosec.exchange

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

Kenchikai Kendo Club

Kendo club based in Portland, Oregon, USA.

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

Union syndicale Solidaires

French trade union umbrella group founded in 1981.

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

CCC Salzburg

Hackerspace based in Salzburg, Austria.

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

National Geographic Brasil

Brazilian edition of the magazine and site about geography, history and nature around the world.

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

FediMeteo Prince Edward Island

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

Fediverse addresses (in English & French):
@alberton__prince_edward_island@ca.fedimeteo.com
@charlottetown__prince_edward_island@ca.fedimeteo.com
@montague__prince_edward_island@ca.fedimeteo.com
@souris__prince_edward_island@ca.fedimeteo.com
@summerside__prince_edward_island@ca.fedimeteo.com

Urban Trout Records

Independent artist-owned record label particularly focused on the jazz, rhythm and Afro-futurist genres.

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

Spoonfeed

Cooking blog based in Belgium featuring weekly meal plans keeping to a budget of under 25 euros per person.

Fediverse address (blog):
@ben@spoonfeed.be

Star Wars FediGroup

Discussion group about all things related to Star Wars.

Fediverse address:
@starwars@fedigroups.social

Star Trek FediGroup

Discussion group about all versions of Star Trek.

Fediverse address:
@startrek@fedigroups.social

Firestorm Books

Queer feminist collective based in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Operates a bookstore co-op and social movement.

Fediverse address:
@firestorm@kolektiva.social

Nintendo-Online.de

German language gaming news site focused on Nintendo and related topics.

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

Jectoons

Mexican animator and illustrator who creates single panel sketches called “Random Vignettes”. Much of their work is released under Creative Commons Attribution licence.

Fediverse address:
@jectoons@comicscamp.club

IndieWire

US-based news service about films and the film industry, originally founded in 1996.

Fediverse address:
@IndieWire@flipboard.com

XMPP Providers

Website featuring a curated list of XMPP instances organised into categories based on the quality and type of services offered.

Fediverse address:
@xmpp_providers@fosstodon.org

Open Source Gardens

Organisation connecting gardeners all around the world, encouraging the use of open source seeds and similar philosophies. Posts in English and German.

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

Fediverse address (videos):
@opensourcegardens@tube.tchncs.de

Fediverse address (blog):
@handwritten@notes.opensourcegardens.info

Vogue France

French edition of the famous fashion magazine, first published in France in 1920.

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

Vancouver EV Association

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

Fediverse address:
@vevabc@mstdn.ca

Steve Bellovin

Computer science professor and affiliate law professor at Columbia University in New York, USA. Interested in privacy and legal issues, also well known as one of the creators of USENET.

Fediverse address:
@SteveBellovin@infosec.exchange

Phawx

Creator of gaming videos, often about handheld PC game devices such as the Steam Deck. Fan of indie games, retro games, emulation and more.

Fediverse address:
@Phawx@meta.masto.host

The Beagle

Independent local news for Plymouth in the UK. Founded in 2024.

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

lampy

Creates adorable 2D and 3D pixel art, often with a warm feel.

Fediverse address:
@lampy@socel.net

Szifon.com

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

Fediverse address (in Hungarian):
@szifon@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

Wine

Posting regular detailed wine reviews together with photos of the bottle and a poured glass.

Fediverse address:
@wine@pixelfed.social

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

Anubi

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

Fediverse address:
@anubiarts@oomfie.city

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

FluidDyn

Free open source Python framework for research and teaching in fluid dynamics.

Fediverse address:
@fluiddyn@hachyderm.io

New Bloom Magazine

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

Fediverse address:
@newbloommag@mastodon.online

Nice Micro

Videos by free open source enthusiast and professional scientist, mainly covering FOSS and chemistry.

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

Theatre.Reviews

Professional theatre reviewer running their own video channel and website covering UK theatre. Previously reviewed for The Guardian and The Stage.

Fediverse address:
@TheatreReviews@mastodonapp.uk

TootSDK

Free open source Swift package library to help developers make apps that interact with the Fediverse.

Fediverse address:
@tootsdk@iosdev.space

Who What Wear UK

British edition of the fashion and beauty news site, giving advice on what to wear and where to buy it.

Fediverse address:
@WhoWhatWearUK@flipboard.com

RNLI: Out On A Shout

Unofficial bot posting news of the latest rescue launches by the UK & Ireland’s voluntary lifeboat service.

Fediverse address:
@outonashout@mas.to

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

Miniatures Painting FediGroup

Discussion group about painting miniature figures, scenery, vehicles etc.

Fediverse address:
@nerdlings@fedigroups.social

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

European Society for Environmental History

Organisation promoting the study of European environmental history, and connecting environmental historians in Europe and elsewhere.

Fediverse address:
@eseh@historians.social

weit_im_westen

Photographer, especially of landscapes and nature in central and northern Europe.

Fediverse address:
@weit_im_westen@nrw.social

Traffic Violence Rapid Response

Campaigning against traffic deaths and injuries in Oakland, California, USA.

Fediverse address (main):
@RapidResponseTeam@sfba.social

Fediverse address (blog):
@web@oakrapidresponse.org

Ideal Home Magazine

British home and interior decor magazine, first published in 1920.

Fediverse address:
@IdealHome@flipboard.com

FrOSCon

Conference about free open source software held annually at the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences in Sankt Augustin, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German & English):
@FrOSCon@bonn.social

CNIL / Commission nationale de l’informatique et des libertés

Official account of the French government data protection agency.

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

Haligonia.ca

Municipal updates and press releases related to Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada. (Non-editorial, it’s just the releases without comment.)

Fediverse address:
@haligonia@mstdn.ca

AFP News US

US branch of the international news agency based in France.

Fediverse address:
@AFP_NEWS_US@flipboard.com

Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI)

Interdisciplinary scientific research institute based in Würzburg, Germany. Looking at RNA as a diagnostic molecule, target and drug to combat infectious disease.

Fediverse address:
@Helmholtz_HIRI@helmholtz.social

Asahi Shimbun / 朝日新聞デジタル RSS Feed

RSS feed of the Japanese newspaper founded in 1879.

Fediverse address (in Japanese):
@www.asahi.com@rss-parrot.net

Rolling Stone Magazine / RollingStone.com

US-based magazine covering music, politics and popular culture. First published in 1967.

Fediverse address:
@RollingStone@flipboard.com

FediMeteo Jalisco

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

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

David Revoy

Talented illustrator, creator of the Pepper & Carrot webcomic (available under creative commons), Krita instructor and a keen supporter of libre software. Many FOSS projects have artwork by Revoy.

Fediverse address (main):
@davidrevoy@framapiaf.org

Fediverse address (videos):
@shichimi@peertube.touhoppai.moe

Meeple Mountain

Board game news and review site featuring in-depth articles, videos, interviews, festival reports etc. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, but features content by authors from around the world.

Fediverse address:
@meeplemountain@tabletop.social

Rising Sand

Online comic set on a fictional world which is undergoing an environmental catastrophe, where the population struggles to survive. (Intended for mature readers.)

Fediverse address:
@risingsand@mastodon.social

Julz Munczy

Retro computing fan, posts regularly about vintage games and software from classic 8 bit computers, especially the ZX Spectrum.

Fediverse address:
@JulzMunczy@mastodon.world

Toros Talk

Independent blog covering the FC Dallas football (soccer) team in Texas, USA.

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

Pearl Jam FediGroup

Discussion group about the rock band Pearl Jam.

Fediverse address:
@pearljam@fedigroups.social

Aira

Accessibility company offering online human assistants to help with everyday tasks that require eyesight, via the web and smartphone apps.

Fediverse address:
@AiraVI@techhub.social

theHigherGeometer

Mathematician and blogger mainly working in category theory and differential geometry, with a background in mathematical physics.

Fediverse address:
@highergeometer@mathstodon.xyz

Lectronice

Electronica musician and professional game developer.

Fediverse address:
@ice@merveilles.town

EatClub.de

German food news and cookery advice site, and also a real life cooking school in Hamburg.

Fediverse address (in German):
@EATCLUB2021@flipboard.com

Adrenaline.com.br

Brazilian gaming and tech news site covering consoles and PCs.

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

longcovid

Support group for people suffering or concerned about the effects of Long Covid, where Covid-19 infection causes long-term or chronic illness. Hosts regular discussions with patients, doctors, researchers and journalists.

Fediverse address:
@longcovid@mstdn.social

avldigital.de / Fachinformationsdienst Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft

Online project to provide information services to Comparative Literature scholars. Founded in 2016 by the Johann Christian Senckenberg University Library in Frankfurt, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German & English):
@avldigital@openbiblio.social

Jo H

Aviation enthusiast posting photos of many kinds of aircraft, including civilian and military, vintage and modern.

Fediverse address:
@futurshox@mytransponder.com

CoffeeGeek

Website and blog about coffee, espresso, coffee-making equipment, accessories and related topics. Founded in 2001, it was also home to a massive online coffee community, with many community features possibly returning soon.

Fediverse address:
@coffeegeek@flipboard.social

Space Is The Place Radio Show

New music show on Cando FM, a community radio station broadcastjng in the Furness and Ulverston areas of Cumbria, England, UK.

Fediverse address:
@SpaceIsThePlace@mstdn.social

Steven Dollins

Creating and sharing mathematically generated artworks and animations.

Fediverse address:
@scdollins@genart.social

Perkamentus antiquarius

Antiquarian who collects rare books, maintains a private library and blogs about this and related topics in Dutch.

Fediverse address (in Dutch):
@Perkamentus@mastodon.social

Geneva.rb

User group in Geneva, Switzerland for the Ruby programming language and Ruby on Rails framework.

Fediverse address:
@genevarb@ruby.social

Wellington Chinese History

Tracing and recording sites of significance to the Chinese communities in Wellington, New Zealand.

Fediverse address:
@WellingtonChineseHistory@cloudisland.nz

Space API

Unified specification for hackerspaces to expose information about the spaces to web apps or any other application.

Fediverse address:
@spaceapi@chaos.social

Future Tides

News site dedicated to the maritime world in the Pacific Northwest of North America, including ocean and inland waters.

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

No Starch Press

Independent publishing house focusing on programming, computing, hacking, STEM etc. Based in San Francisco, USA.

Fediverse address:
@nostarch@mastodon.social

Ham Radio FediGroup

Discussion group about amateur radio and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@hamradio@fedigroups.social

Cassius

Black men’s lifestyle site for urban enthusiasts and all lovers of culture, based in the US. Covers news, entertainment, sports, relationships and more.

Fediverse address:
@CassiusLife@flipboard.com

Jackson Advocate News Feed

News feed from the Jackson Advocate, an award-winning Black-owned newspaper based in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. Founded in 1938.

Fediverse address:
@jacksonadvocateonline.com@rss-parrot.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

The New Yorker

US magazine covering politics, culture, social issues, humour and art, also particularly well known for its cartoons. First published in 1925.

Fediverse address:
@NewYorker@flipboard.com

Great Australian Pods

Podcast directory featuring all kinds of podcasts from Australia.

Fediverse address:
@cheryanne@aus.social

Danuar

Retro long-play videos of classic video games from arcades, home computers and consoles, accompanied by reviews in the comments.

Fediverse address:
@danuar@video.hardlimit.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

Hacksaar

Hackerspace based in Saarbrücken, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@hacksaar@social.saarland

Slate Magazine / Slate.com

US news and politics website and digital magazine, founded in 1996.

Fediverse address:
@Slate@flipboard.com

Laura G

Artist and photographer, art history enthusiast. Posts regularly about the history of art.

Fediverse address:
@LauraJG@deacon.social

Les Indés Primés

French-language account highlighting upcoming and interesting indie video games.

Fediverse address (in French):
@indesprimes@ludosphere.fr

Anime London

Anime club based in southwest Ontario, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@AnimeLondon@ani.work

Holly

NASA engineer working on fuel cells for upcoming lunar missions, formerly shuttle flight controller.

Fediverse address:
@absolutspacegrl@mastodon.social

F1 FediGroup

Discussion group about Formula One car racing.

Fediverse address:
@f1@fedigroups.social

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

RetroShell

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

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

Canada FediGroup

Discussion group about all topics related to Canada.

Fediverse address:
@canada@fedigroups.social

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 Maryland

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

NJ.com

Website covering local news, sport and culture in New Jersey, USA. Affiliated with twelve local newspapers in New Jersey.

Fediverse address:
@NJcom@flipboard.com

CNRS Terre & Univers

Branch of the French National Centre for Scientific Research specifically looking at planetary science, astronomy, climate change, geology and related fields.

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

NewsChannel 5 Nashville WTVF RSS Feed

RSS feed of television station in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Affiliate of CBS, founded in 1954.

Fediverse address:
@www.newschannel5.com@rss-parrot.net

Kubuntu

Version of Ubuntu Linux using the KDE Plasma desktop interface.

Fediverse address:
@kubuntu@fosstodon.org

OpenStreetMap Austria

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

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

Bonfire

Project aiming to combine an open source hardware device with FOSS federated social networks to allow you to physically control your own data, and to operate offline too if you want.

Fediverse address:
@bonfire@indieweb.social

Rob from Green Hill Zone

Retro gaming enthusiast posting photos and making videos about classic games, obscure consoles and retro collections.

Fediverse address:
@Robavince@vmst.io

ProPublica

Award-winning investigative journalism, based in the United States. The first online news outlet to win a Pulitzer.

Fediverse address:
@ProPublica@newsie.social

Ctrl Alt Rees

Videos about retro gaming and retro computing, especially Atari systems and DOS PCs but also many other computers and consoles.

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

AREG HF SSTV Images (PF95)

Bot posting Slow Scan Television images from amateur radio operators.

Fediverse address:
@aregsstv@donotsta.re

Nature FediGroup

Discussion group about nature and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@nature@fedigroups.social

Histodons FediGroup

Discussion group for historians and anyone interested in history.

Fediverse address:
@histodons@fedigroups.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

Retrospecs

Image processing app for iPhone/iPad which lets you convert stills and video clips so that they look like graphics from classic 8-bit and 16-bit computers and consoles.

Fediverse address:
@retrospecs@mastodon.social

Western Wayne News

Local newspaper for Wayne County, Indiana, USA. Founded in 1991 as a grassroots project.

Fediverse address:
@WesternWayneNews@newsie.social

Lighthouses of Wales

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

Fediverse address:
@LighthouseWales@toot.wales

Minecraft Wiki

Unofficial wiki for the sandbox and survival game Minecraft.

Fediverse address:
@MinecraftWikiEN@wikis.world

CNRS / Centre national de la recherche scientifique

Official French goverment account for the National Centre for Scientific Research in France.

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

Weblate

Free open source software to help organise the translation and localisation of projects. Very widely used by the libre software community to allow crowdsourced translation.

Fediverse address:
@weblate@fosstodon.org

Section77 e.V.

Hackerspace for the Ortenau region in Germany.

Fediverse address (in German & English):
@section77@chaos.social

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

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

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

Onelin

Hiking and nature videos from rural New Hampshire, USA.

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

Terence Tao

Professor of Mathematics at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Works mainly in harmonic analysis, PDE, geometric combinatorics, arithmetic combinatorics, analytic number theory, compressed sensing and algebraic combinatorics.

Fediverse address:
@tao@mathstodon.xyz

BookWyrm

The Fediverse’s alternative to Goodreads. You can keep track of your books, write reviews, follow other readers and more. Also, as it’s part of the Fediverse you can follow BookWyrm members from Mastodon etc.

Fediverse address:
@bookwyrm@tech.lgbt

Paul Southworth

Retired bicycle mechanic giving advice on bike repairs and maintenance, also helping people to fix their own bikes at repair cafes. Based in Vermont, USA.

Fediverse address:
@pws@social.coop

Oakville Weather

Bot posting weather info from an automated weather station in Oakville, Missouri, USA.

Fediverse address:
@OakvilleWX@wx.social

LadyIcePaw

Artist, web comic/visual novel writer and game creator, usually featuring fantasy characters drawn in a classic cartoony style and a lot of anthropomorphic creatures.

Fediverse address:
@LadyIcepaw@mastodon.art

Arcade Shopper

Retro computing and retro gaming videos, especially the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A home computer and classic arcade games.

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

Sean M. Puckett

Creates stylised and often abstract paintings using robots that draw with various kinds of pens (as in real life physical pens, not virtual simulations).

Fediverse address:
@smerp@mastodon.art

Hit Points by Nathan Brown

Video game industry newsletter, written by the former editor of Edge magazine.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@newsletter.hitpoints.co

SoCal Python

Community group for users of the Python programming language in Los Angeles and southern California.

Fediverse address:
@socalpython@fosstodon.org

Pitlane News

Motorsport news site covering British, European and American motor racing including F1, rally, endurance etc.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@pitlane-news.com

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

Lisa Clarke

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

Fediverse address:
@lclarke522@gardenstate.social

Mediawiki

The free open source software created for Wikipedia, available for anyone to use on their own sites.

Fediverse address:
@mediawiki@wikis.world

Lightcurve Films

Producing videos about planetary science and related topics.

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

Leica Camera USA

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

Fediverse address:
@leicacamerausa@flipboard.com

Richard III Society

Promoting research into the life and times of Richard III of England. The society was founded in 1924.

Fediverse address:
@RichardIIISociety@mstdn.social

FreeTube

Free open source YouTube client for Linux, Mac and Windows.

Fediverse address:
@FreeTube@fosstodon.org

SecureDrop

Free open source encrypted platform that allows whistleblowers and activists to contact journalists and NGOs anonymously through the Tor network.

Fediverse address:
@securedrop@freedom.press

Das Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF) / Federal Office for Migration and Refugees

German government department responsible for processing asylum applications, protecting refugees and helping them integrate into society.

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

Periapt Games

Small independent publisher of TTRPG books including source material, rule sets and more.

Fediverse address:
@periaptgames@dice.camp

The Apiarist

Beekeeper based in Scotland, author of the Apiarist website featuring in-depth articles all about practical beekeeping.

Fediverse address:
@theapiarist@mastodon.scot

Jedi Temple Archives News Feed

News feed from the Jedi Temple Archives website, dedicated to Star Wars toys and collectibles.

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

Internet. Czas działać! (“Internet. Time to act!”)

Polish-language group of activists promoting privacy and user rights on the internet. They also run a podcast and provide lectures and workshops on these topics.

Fediverse address (main, in Polish):
@icd@mastodon.internet-czas-dzialac.pl

Fediverse address (videos, in Polish):
@icd@video.internet-czas-dzialac.pl

Don Meltz

Land use planner using GIS and spatial analysis, adjunct instructor at Marist College teaching GIS courses. Mapping enthusiast and helping to create ecologically sustainable communities.

Fediverse address:
@GeoDon@mapstodon.space

Time Magazine

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

Fediverse address:
@time@flipboard.com

Andy Carolan

Illustrator and graphic designer with a clean, clear and friendly style.

Fediverse address:
@andycarolan@social.lol

FediMeteo Italy

Weather accounts for cities and towns in Italy. Follow an account to see its forecasts in Italian.

DR News Feed

News feed from Danmarks Radio, the Danish public broadcaster founded in 1925.

Fediverse address (in Danish):
@www.dr.dk@rss-parrot.net

Everything C64

Posting and sharing screens, videos and news about the Commodore 64, especially related to games. Also occasionally covers other Commodore machines like the Amiga, VIC-20 and C16.

Fediverse address:
@EC64@oldbytes.space

Mill Forge Makerspace

Large community makerspace in southeastern Massachusetts, workshop for local makers and fixers.

Fediverse address:
@millforge@masto.millforge.org

FreeCAD

Free open source 3D parametric modeller software for tasks such as 3D printing, architecture, technical drawing etc.

Fediverse address:
@FreeCAD@fosstodon.org

Gay Old Time

Posting vintage American adverts from past decades which unintentionally (or sometimes intentionally?) include LGBTQIA+ themes.

Fediverse address:
@GayOldTime@masto.ai

Sara FL Kirk

Videos of urban cycling in Halifax, Canada. Highlights dangers to cyclists from cars.

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

Python Coruña

Community meetups for users of the Python programming language in Coruña, Galicia, Spain.

Fediverse address (in Galician):
@PythonCoruna@mastodon.gal

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

Gotta Know Medford

Independent local news site for Medford, Massachusetts, USA. Founded in 2022.

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

Fit Together FediGroup

Discussion group about fitness and exercise, with members providing support to each other.

Fediverse address:
@fittogether@fedigroups.social

OpenAndroidInstaller

Graphical installer software that makes it extremely easy to install alternative operating systems on Android phones. Supports many devices and many kinds of Android ROMs.

Fediverse address:
@openandroidinstaller@fosstodon.org

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

Historical Society of Haddonfield

Organisation founded in 1914 to increase awareness of local history in Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA.

Fediverse address:
@HSH1914@glammr.us

The Tennessee Tribune News Feed

News feed of newspaper based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. The Tribune was founded in 1991 and presents an African-American perspective on the news.

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

The Great Pop Culture Debate

Podcast discussing popular culture such as film, TV, music etc, with a specific question in each episode such as “Best Tolkien Character”, “Best 1990s Romcom”, “Best TV Series Finale” etc.

Fediverse address:
@gpcd@mas.to

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

The New York Review of Books

US magazine covering literature, politics, the arts, culture, philosophy, history and current events. First published in 1963.

Fediverse address:
@nybooks@newsie.social

Clarington Post

Independent local news site for Clarington, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2024.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@claringtonpost.ca

Culver Crescent

Independent local news site for Culver City, California, USA.

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

FediMeteo Missouri

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

Australian Histories Podcast

Podcast series covering episodes of Australian history. Episodes are in non-chronological order, focusing on particular themes instead.

Fediverse address:
@AusHistPod@aus.social

The Texas Signal Media Foundation

Non-profit public interest news reporting inTexas, USA. Particularly aimed at young people, non-white communities, women, and Spanish-speaking communities.

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

Jack Phoenix… from the library

Collection Development Manager at a public library, Graphic Novel Selector for a library vendor. Interested in connecting libraries and comics.

Fediverse address:
@comicslibrarian@mastodon.world

Star Trek Hour

Weekly hashtag chat event on the Fediverse dedicated to Star Trek, focusing on a specific episode each week. Times and time zones are posted on the account.

Fediverse address:
@StarTrekHour@tenforward.social

Carve Her Name

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

Fediverse address:
@CarveHerName@mstdn.social

Scribus News Feed

News feed from the Scribus website. Scribus is free open source desktop publishing software.

Fediverse address:
@www.scribus.net.news@rss-parrot.net

EvoDevo Papers

Unofficial bot posting links to latest papers about evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo).

Fediverse address:
@evodevo_papers@biologists.social

DevOpsDays Washington DC

Regular conferences for software developers in Washington DC, USA.

Fediverse address:
@devopsdaysdc@hachyderm.io

2600 Stockholm

Hackers’ meetup group based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Fediverse address:
@2600stockholm@mastodon.social

Fedi Disco FediGroup

Discussion group highlighting music and musicians on the Fediverse.

Fediverse address:
@fedidisco@fedigroups.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

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics

Biology research institute in Dresden, Germany. Areas of study include molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, biophysics and systems biology.

Fediverse address:
@mpicbg@wisskomm.social

FediMeteo Nayarit

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

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

Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics / Albert Einstein Institute

Research institute in Germany looking at general relativity, quantum gravity, astrophysical relativity and gravitational-wave astronomy.

Fediverse address (in English and German):
@mpi_grav@astrodon.social

The Blue Alaskan

Investigative journalism blog covering politics in Alaska, USA. Particularly concerned about the rise of far right hate groups.

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

Silver Gamers

Gaming blog aimed at older gamers who remember the first generations of consoles and home computers.

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

Canada’s National Observer

Canadian news site focused on the climate crisis, energy, politics and social issues. Founded in 2015.

Fediverse address:
@NatObserver@flipboard.com

Energy Transition Show Podcast

Podcast about the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Fediverse address:
@TransitionShow@mastodon.energy

Raceweek

Motorsport news site covering Australian and international motor racing, especially open wheel classes such as Formula 1 etc.

Fediverse address (blog):
@news@raceweek.com.au

JiuJitsu Magazine

Website and community about the martial art of jiu jitsu.

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

Jane Manchun Wong

Technology blogger and freelance security researcher based in San Francisco. Wong has had a string of famous scoops, and been the first person to uncover many hidden features, security bugs and unannounced products from big tech companies.

Fediverse address:
@wongmjane@macaw.social

Tigase

Private company which develops free open software for instant messaging through XMPP. They have a number of XMPP projects including server software and apps for MacOS (Beagle), iOS (Siskin) and Android (Stork).

Fediverse address:
@tigase@fosstodon.org

Rick van den Bergh

Making Let’s Play videos of fun and colourful games from the 1990s/2000s, with some videos in English and some in Dutch.

Fediverse address (in English & Dutch):
@rick_van_den_bergh@video.hardlimit.com

Dr Greg Dubos

Systems engineer at NASA JPL, working on Europa Clipper probe to Jupiter’s moon Europa, Perseverance and Curiosity rovers on Mars.

Fediverse address:
@astroptere@masto.ai

Santa Claus

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

Fediverse address:
@Santaclaus@c.im

Katie Leavens

Freelance illustrator and calligrapher, calligraphy teacher, also creates medieval-style illuminations.

Fediverse address:
@kleavens@sfba.social

Troy Hunt

Online security expert and creator of the popular “Have I been pwned” tool. Microsoft Regional Director and MVP.

Fediverse address:
@troyhunt@infosec.exchange

Backpacker / backpacker.com

American website about backpacking, hiking and the outdoors. (Originally also a print magazine published from 1973 – 2022, it’s now just the website.)

Fediverse address:
@BackpackerMag@flipboard.com

Society of Research Software Engineering

UK charity promoting software skills in research as well as collaboration between researchers and software experts. Founded in 2019.

Fediverse address:
@ResearchSoftEng@mastodon.social

Starring the Computer

Website and account chronicling the appearances of computers in film and TV series.

Fediverse address:
@starringthecomputer@mas.to

O. Westin

One of the best and longest-running accounts on the Fediverse, Westin writes single post works of microfiction, mainly with sci-fi and fantasy themes.

Fediverse address:
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art

The Conversation Canada

Canadian edition of the news site where all articles are written by experts qualified in the topic being discussed. This edition was founded in 2017.

Fediverse address:
@ConversationCA@flipboard.com

Check Weather SG

Weather bot posting rain radar images from Singapore.

Fediverse address:
@checkweathersg@mastodon.sg

KLAS Channel 8 News Feed

News feed from the KLAS television station in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Affiliate of CBS, founded in 1953.

Fediverse address:
@www.8newsnow.com@rss-parrot.net

Brides Magazine / brides.com

Digital magazine and website all about weddings and getting married. Based in the US, first published as a print magazine in 1934.

Fediverse address:
@Brides@flipboard.com

Gardening FediGroup

Discussion group about gardens and gardening.

Fediverse address:
@gardening@fedigroups.social

MrL314

Nintendo enthusiast, Super Mario Kart expert, SNES hacker, co-creator of Super Mario Kart Deluxe, and maker of the “Super Mario Kart: Under The Hood” videos.

Fediverse address:
@MrL314@peoplemaking.games

The Triumph Adventures

Travel blog by a motorcyclist travelling around the USA.

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

Elle France

The original French version of the women’s lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine, first published in 1945.

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

DINUM / Direction interministérielle du Numérique

Interdepartmental agency in the French government responsible for determining and implementing its digital strategy.

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

Hackspace Siegen

Hackspace based in Siegen, Germany.

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

The Shovel RSS Feed

News feed of the Australian satirical news site The Shovel.

Fediverse address:
@theshovel.com.au@rss-parrot.net

Jordan La Fordan

Star Trek fan and speculative fiction writer, mostly posting about Trek but with other topics as well. Covers all the versions of the series.

Fediverse address:
@jordanlafordan@tenforward.social

Elementary OS

Free open source operating system which visually resembles MacOS, but is built upon Ubuntu Linux.

Fediverse address:
@elementary@mastodon.social

Doomyflo

Makes lovely crochet figures based on free open source projects, well known game characters and other subjects.

Fediverse address (main, in French):
@doomyflo@framapiaf.org

Fediverse address (photos, in French):
@Doomyflocrochet@pix.diaspodon.fr

Mongabay

Environmental news site covering international ecological news, run by a non-profit and supported by readers’ donations.

Fediverse address:
@mongabay@mastodon.green

Digital Photography Review / DPReview.com

Digital photography news and review site, covering cameras, lenses, equipment etc, also featuring a photography forum. Currently based in the US, founded in the UK in 1998.

Fediverse address:
@DPReview@flipboard.com

Di

Data visualisation engineer based in Australia, author of “Practical UI Patterns for Design Systems”. Also creator of Typey Type, a free typing app for stenographers.

Fediverse address:
@didoesdigital@bne.social

Българска телеграфна агенция / BTA Bulgarian News Agency Feed

News feed from the BTA news agency in Bulgaria.

Fediverse address (in Bulgarian):
@www.bta.bg.bg.rss.free@rss-parrot.net

Maths Gear

Shop making and selling nerdy maths things including dice, shapes, puzzles, games, books etc. Based in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@mathsgear@mathstodon.xyz

data.gouv.fr

Official open data platform of the French government.

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