NextCloud

Free open source self-hostable personal cloud software for sharing files, collaborative editing, instant messaging, personal music streaming etc.

Fediverse address:
@nextcloud@mastodon.xyz

Love A Brother Radio (LABR)

Livestreaming, internet radio and podcast, featuring a mix of soulful house, dance, hip-hop and eclectic other stuff.

Fediverse address (live stream):
@video@stream.labr.online

Fediverse address (main):
@labr@ravenation.club

Fediverse address (curator):
@brothersoul@mstdn.social

Trek Long Island

Star Trek convention in Long Island, NY USA, raising money for charity to help marginalised groups.

Fediverse address:
@TrekLongIsland@mastodon.world

Ottawa Citizen

Newspaper and news site based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1845.

Fediverse address:
@OttawaCititzen@flipboard.com

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

Courrier International

French newspaper featuring curated translated articles from hundreds of newspapers around the world. Published since 1990.

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

João Salomão

Professional illustrator and graphic designer from Brazil, who combines 3D graphics with a nice low polygon handmade look.

Fediverse address:
@miojao@mastodon.art

Hiking FediGroup

Discussion group for sharing hiking photos and anecdotes.

Fediverse address:
@hiking@fedigroups.social

Veloren

Free open source open world role playing game with voxel graphics, inspired by Cube World and Breath Of The Wild. There are online multiplayer options, and you can host your own server too. It’s available for Linux, Mac and Windows.

Fediverse address:
@veloren@floss.social

Jyoti Mishra

Professional musician, singer, record producer and writer for Sound On Sound magazine, into music technology. Had a huge international hit with the song “Your Woman” under the pseudonym White Town.

Fediverse address:
@Jyoti@mas.to

Humble Grove

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

Fediverse address:
@HumbleGrove@mastodon.gamedev.place

FediHost

Managed hosting service that lets anyone run their own Fediverse servers. Currently offers Mastodon and PeerTube hosting, more Fedi platforms coming soon.

Fediverse address:
@fedihost@mstdn.social

Joanna Stern

Emmy Award-winning technology journalist currently at the Wall Street Journal and CNBC in the United States.

Fediverse address:
@joannastern@mastodon.world

Time Magazine

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

Fediverse address:
@time@flipboard.com

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

Mark Squires

Former wine reviewer at Robert Parker Wine Advocate covering Portugal, Greece, USA (except West Coast) plus parts of Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Fediverse address:
@MarkSquiresWine@mastodon.social

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

Noah Doersing

Bird and wildlife photographer based in southwest Germany, also interested in generative art and computing.

Fediverse address:
@doersino@mastodon.social

The Plain Dealer & Cleveland.com

The Plain Dealer is a print-only newspaper based in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, published since 1842. Its online-only sister publication, Cleveland.com, is owned by the same company.

Fediverse address:
@clevelandnews@flipboard.com

Fonts In Use

Public archive of typography indexed by typeface, format, industry and period. Founded in 2010.

Fediverse address:
@FontsInUse@typo.social

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

OMG! Linux

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

Fediverse address:
@omglinux@mastodon.social

Bundesministerium des Innern und für Heimat / German Federal Ministry of the Interior

The official account of the German federal government’s Ministry of the Interior

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

World Concert Hall

Account and website highlighting classical and opera music livestreams around the world.

Fediverse address:
@WConcertHall@mastodon.world

Hot Wheels News

Unofficial toy news blog all about Hot Wheels toy cars.

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

CCC Darmstadt e.V.

Hackerspace based in Darmstadt, Germany.

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

Phanpy

Free open source third party web client for Mastodon, an unofficial alternative to the official web interface.

Fediverse address:
@phanpy@hachyderm.io

MTP

Welsh melancholic acoustic singer-songwriter, creating music in a self-built home studio.

Fediverse address:
@MTP@musicians.today

Tradescantia Hub

Researcher and cultivar registration authority for the Tradescantia (Commelinaceae) wildflower genus.

Fediverse address:
@TradescantiaHub@scicomm.xyz

Herzelieb.de

Food and recipe blog based in northern Germany, mainly focusing on baked items and cakes but also some main course dishes.

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

FediMeteo Arkansas

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

CBC News

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

Fediverse address:
@cbcnews@flipboard.com

Ruth Mottram

Climate scientist at the Danish Meteorological Institute, studying ice and the atmosphere in the Arctic, Greenland and Antarctic.

Fediverse address (main):
@Ruth_Mottram@fediscience.org

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

GeoCaching Deutschland

German geocaching discussion group.

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

Dr Nathalie Brusgaard

Archaeologist and prehistorian, Assistant Professor at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Interested in the relationship between animals and humans throughout history.

Fediverse address:
@brusgaard@archaeo.social

RND.de

German news site covering national and international news.

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

Wladimir Palant

Security researcher and software developer, runs a blog about Infosec.

Fediverse address:
@WPalant@infosec.exchange

James Sims

Discussing theatre and the performing arts, currently Director of Strategic Communications at Wesleyan University in the United States, formerly of Center Theatre Group, Lincoln Centre and the American Museum of Natural History.

Fediverse address:
@simsjames@mastodon.social

Giuseppe Bilotta

Works at the Italian National Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology. Bilotta works on lava flow simulation and fluid dynamics, to help reduce risks and detect danger.

Fediverse address:
@giuseppebilotta@fediscience.org

Update Computer Club

Computer club and hackerspace in Uppsala, Sweden.

Fediverse address:
@dfupdate@social.linux.pizza

William Chernoff

Official website of the Canadian jazz musician.

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

Cycling Together

Two people travelling the world by bicycle.

Fediverse address:
@cyclingtogether@pixelfed.social

Solarpunk Presents Podcast

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

Fediverse address:
@solarpunkpresents@climatejustice.social

Cinepop

Brazilian entertainment news site covering film and television releases.

Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@CinePOP2018@flipboard.com

PyOhio

Conference in Ohio, USA about the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@pyohio@fosstodon.org

Carve Her Name

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

Fediverse address:
@CarveHerName@mstdn.social

El Periódico / elperiodico.com

Spanish newspaper published since 1978, based in Catalonia.

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

Stimpunks Foundation

Non-profit based in the United States supporting neurodiverse and disabled people, campaigning against ableism.

Fediverse address:
@stimpunks@mastodon.online

Gaming Alexandria

Group dedicated to preserving video game history, including games, books, magazines, manuals, news articles etc. They create and maintain a preservation archive.

Fediverse address:
@gamingalexandria@digipres.club

Mountain Times News Feed

News feed from independent local newspaper based on Route 4 in Vermont, USA.

Fediverse address:
@mountaintimes.info@rss-parrot.net

punkrockers-radio.de

German-language internet radio station for punk music.

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

48 Hills

Independent community news site for San Francisco, California, USA.

Fediverse address (newsletter):
@index@newsletters.48hills.org

EatingWell

Recipes and news about food, nutrition, healthy eating and sustainability. Based in the US and originally founded in 1990 as a print magazine, it is now based around a website.

Fediverse address:
@EatingWell@flipboard.com

ESPN700 Utah News Feed

News feed of sports site and radio station covering all major sports in Utah, USA.

Fediverse address:
@espn700sports.com@rss-parrot.net

RI News Feed

News feed from the RI News site, an independent non-profit news provider covering the whole of Rhode Island, USA.

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

WVTM Channel 13 News Feed

News feed from television station based in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. NBC affiliate, broadcasting since 1949.

Fediverse address:
@www.wvtm13.com@rss-parrot.net

Social Symphony of Kansas City

Community orchestra playing orchestral music with an instrument in one hand and a drink in the other. Founded in 2018, based in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

Fediverse address:
@socialsymphony@kcmo.social

The Alabama Take

Pop culture news site and podcast network based in Alabama, USA. Covers television, film, books, sport, music etc.

Fediverse address:
@thealabamatake@newsie.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

FediMeteo North Dakota

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

Bundesgerichtshof (German Federal Court of Justice)

Official account of the German Federal Court of Justice.

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

BDNB / La Base de Données Nationale des Bâtiments

French public body providing a national database of buildings.

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

Repair Cafe Barry

Regular community event where volunteers fix people’s household items, to save money and reduce waste. Takes place in the town of Barry in Wales.

Fediverse address:
@RepairCafe_Barry@toot.wales

Florence / The Maritime Girl

Long-form videos on retro tech including computers, radios, pocket televisions, calculators, games consoles etc. Currently publishing older archive videos.

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

Iffy Books

Bookshop and workshop in Philadelphia USA, focused on hacking, free culture, gardening and zines.

Fediverse address:
@iffybooks@post.lurk.org

Professor Sam Lawler

Professor of astronomy at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada. Campaigner for dark skies and regulation of reflective satellites. They are also a farmer, and regularly post updates on their farm’s animals.

Fediverse address:
@sundogplanets@mastodon.social

Centro Linux

Portguese community for sharing hands-on knowledge about Linux, Free Software/Open Source Software and related topics. Has a dedicated computer lab and physical location.

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

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

Toronto PhotoWalks

Photography group meeting regularly for photo walks in Toronto, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@topw@mstdn.ca

thisnannuplife.net

Blog by an emergency doctor based in Nannup, Australia, mainly covering the environment but also other world events.

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

Open Source Geospatial Foundation / OSGeo

Non-profit based in the US promoting global adoption of open geospatial technology.

Fediverse address:
@osgeo@fosstodon.org

Linux User Space

Video series featuring informal discussion of the history of various Linux distributions and related topics

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

Paul Rickards

Artist and retro computing enthusiast creating works with robotic pen plotters. Also posts about retro computing in general, especially from the 1980s.

Fediverse address:
@paulrickards@mastodon.social

Société environnementale de Côte-des-Neiges

Environmental organisation based in Montreal, Canada.

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

Digitales Hessen (Hesse Minister for Digital Strategy and Development)

Official account for the Minister for Digital Strategy and Development in the German State of Hesse.

Fediverse address (in German):
@DigitalesHessen@social.hessen.de

Pitchfork

Online music magazine covering alternative, indie, pop, hip-hop, jazz and metal. Based in the US, founded in 1996.

Fediverse address:
@pitchfork@flipboard.com

South West Independent Film

News and events for independent film-makers in the south west of England.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@swif.club

FediMeteo Hungary

Weather forecast accounts for cities in Hungary. Follow your city to receive weather forecasts in Hungarian in your timeline.

Fediverse addresses (in Hungarian):
@bekescsaba@hu.fedimeteo.com
@budapest@hu.fedimeteo.com
@debrecen@hu.fedimeteo.com
@eger@hu.fedimeteo.com
@esztergom@hu.fedimeteo.com
@gyor@hu.fedimeteo.com
@kaposvar@hu.fedimeteo.com
@kecskemet@hu.fedimeteo.com
@miskolc@hu.fedimeteo.com
@nagykoros@hu.fedimeteo.com
@nyiregyhaza@hu.fedimeteo.com
@pecs@hu.fedimeteo.com
@salgotarjan@hu.fedimeteo.com
@sopron@hu.fedimeteo.com
@szeged@hu.fedimeteo.com
@szekesfehervar@hu.fedimeteo.com
@szombathely@hu.fedimeteo.com
@tatabanya@hu.fedimeteo.com
@vac@hu.fedimeteo.com
@zalaegerszeg@hu.fedimeteo.com

FediMeteo Alberta

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

FediMeteo Quebec

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

Queer Romance Club FediGroup

Discussion group about books with LGBTQIA+ romance themes.

Fediverse address:
@queerromanceclub@fedigroups.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

Jane Adams

PhD student in Computer Science, Data Visualisation researcher particularly interested in XAI and genomics. Also emergent media artist working with Blender. Based in Boston, USA.

Fediverse address:
@janeadams@datavis.social

Patters

Artist drawing robots in a cute, adorable style, sometimes as mini-comics. Often features characters from Transformers.

Fediverse address:
@smoketopus@socel.net

Floyd Times

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

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

Condé Nast Traveller

UK-based travel magazine and website about holidays at home and abroad. First published in 1997.

Fediverse address:
@cntraveller@flipboard.com

Sajan Rai

Artist who draws surreal illustrations with a distinctive style, mixing modern subjects, 1960s colours and an Asian aesthetic, giving it a busy modern feel.

Fediverse address:
@sajan@mastodon.art

bxl-forever

OpenStreetMap enthusiast based in Brussels, Belgium. Mainly posting in English about OSM and mapping.

Fediverse address:
@bxl_forever@mastodon.multimob.be

Henrico Citizen

Independent local news site for Henrico County, Virginia, USA. Founded in 2001.

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

Cory Doctorow

Novelist, journalist and campaigner, especially for reforming copyright law and promoting Creative Commons.

Fediverse address:
@pluralistic@mamot.fr

O Vício

Brazilian pop culture and entertainment news site, covering games, films, television etc. Founded in 2011.

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

Maryland Poor People’s Campaign

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

Fediverse address:
@marylandppc@union.place

Lake Erie Live

Current views from webcams from around Lake Erie in North America.

Fediverse address:
@livelakeerie@mastodon.social

sexybiggetje

Account dedicated to gardening, homegrown food, cooking (mainly vegetarian) and coffee.

Fediverse address:
@martijn@plantsand.coffee

K-Pop FediGroup

Discussion group for fans of Korean pop music.

Fediverse address:
@kpop@fedigroups.social

PyCon Austria

Austrian conference about the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@pycon_austria@mastodon.social

Panic

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

Fediverse address:
@panic@panic.com

FediMeteo Lakshadweep

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

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

Anatoly Shashkin

All about retro gaming and retro computing, mainly on MS-DOS PCs of the 1980s and 1990s. Posts include screenshots, video clips, MIDI music and discussion of favourite memories.

Fediverse address:
@dosnostalgic@mastodon.social

AkaSci

Researcher posting about satellite communications, space, astronomy and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@AkaSci@fosstodon.org

Japan Quake Bot

Unofficial bot posting about earthquakes above magnitude 4, using data from the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Fediverse address:
@japanquake@geodata.nexus

The Public Domain Review

Non-profit project highlighting the best and most interesting public domain art, books and other media.

Fediverse address:
@publicdomainrev@mastodon.social

syn2cat a.s.b.l.

Hackerspace based in Luxembourg.

Fediverse address:
@syn2cat@mastodon.opencloud.lu

Craig Smith / Little Martian

Pixel artist and game developer, currently working on a new ZX Spectrum title.

Fediverse address:
@martian@mastodon.gamedev.place

Denman Rooke

Professional illustrator, art director and concept artist, often working on fantasy-themed projects and games. Has worked on Magic the Gathering, D&D and the Pathfinder RPG.

Fediverse address (main):
@denmanrooke@social.coop

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

Wine Drinker

UK-based wine website with news, picks and offers, run by a wine enthusiast. Focused on wines that are reasonably priced and available in Britain/Europe.

Fediverse address:
@winedrinker@mastodon.social

Frommer’s

Travel guidebook series and website, originally founded in 1957.

Fediverse address:
@FrommersMag@flipboard.com

Chess

Photo account that posts pictures of interesting chess boards, chess pieces and other chess-related images.

Fediverse address:
@Chess@pixelfed.social

BSD Security Advisories

Unofficial bot posting links to BSD security advisories. (Still in Alpha testing.)

Fediverse address:
@bsd@mastodon.bot

Chimera Linux

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

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

Bacalao

Bacalao is an electronic musician, DJ, remixer and veteran of the Amiga demo scene with eclectic influences.

Fediverse address (video & audio):
@bacalao@v.basspistol.org

The Conversation España

Spanish edition of the news site where all coverage is written by qualified experts in the topics being discussed. Run by a non-profit, there are no ads and no paywalls.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@theconversationes@newsie.social

Kristina Gehrmann

Professional illustrator and graphic novel creator who makes beautifully crafted digital paintings in a traditional style, usually based on historical subjects.

Fediverse address:
@kristinagehrmann@mastodon.art

OpenStreetMap India

Volunteer community creating a free open source map of India through OSM.

Fediverse address:
@OSMIndia@en.osm.town

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

Civic Coding

A joint initiative by various German government departments to promote responsible and sustainable use of AI / Large Language Model technologies.

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

Georgia Museum of Art

Art museum of the University of Georgia, USA.

Fediverse address:
@georgiamuseum@glammr.us

Kamp Kustoms

Carpenter creating custom-built wooden furniture.

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

Enrique Boeneker

Amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, member of the AAVSO organisation which coordinates observations by amateur astronomers.

Fediverse address:
@CosmoSidewalk@astrodon.social

Стандарт нюз / Standart News

News feed from the Bulgarian national newspaper founded in 1992.

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

Yatoimtop

Animator and musician who often combines these skills into self-made music videos, often featuring CGI 3D animations.

Fediverse address:
@yatoimtop@greatview.video

FediMeteo Idaho

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

The FreeDOS Project

Free open source operating system for PCs which is compatible with MS-DOS software. This allows you to run older games and other applications, as well as create DOS-based embedded systems.

Fediverse address:
@freedosproject@fosstodon.org

Loot the Body

Band creating rock music and songs inspired by tabletop RPGs and fantasy settings.

Fediverse address:
@lootthebody@dice.camp

Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics

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

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

BGM

Indie pop folk rock musician based in Toronto, Canada.

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

Symmetry Magazine News Feed

RSS feed from Symmetry, an online magazine about particle physics published by Fermilab and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

Fediverse address:
@www.symmetrymagazine.org@rss-parrot.net

Alecia Batson

American actor, classical/opera singer, voiceover artist. Currently appearing on HBO’s “Julia”, singing on Boston Modern Orchestra Project’s “Trial At Rouen”, Dame d’Honneur on Odyssey Opera’s “Henry VIII”.

Fediverse address:
@aleciabatson@mastodon.social

Art of Cycling

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

Fediverse address:
@ArtofCycling@mastodon.world

Chaos Computer Club Dresden

Hackerspace based in Dresden, Germany.

Fediverse address (in German):
@c3d2@c3d2.social

Her Maths Story

Website and account highlighting women in the world of mathematics, with the aim of encouraging more diversity in STEM.

Fediverse address:
@hermathsstory@mathstodon.xyz

Morris Dance Channel

Videos of traditional English morris dancing.

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

Rocky Linux

Community-run Linux distribution which is 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Fediverse address:
@rockylinux@fosstodon.org

World Blind Herald

News site covering current events, written from the perspective of the global blind community.

Fediverse address:
@worldblindherald@newsie.social

Chemistry World News Feed

News feed of Chemistry World magazine, published by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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

Benjamin Brinckmann

Artist and illustrator who draws digitally in a fairly naturalistic style, often depicting wildlife or landscapes.

Fediverse address:
@BenjaminBrinckmann@mastodon.art

South Carolina Daily Gazette

Non-profit news site for South Carolina, affiliate of the States Newsroom network of local news sites.

Fediverse address:
@SCdailygazette@flipboard.com

Malcolm MacWatt

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

Fediverse address:
@MalcolmMacWatt@mastodon.scot

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

Obsidian Urbex Photography

Globetrotting photographer taking pictures and blogging about abandoned buildings and structures around the world.

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

Fediverse address (videos):
@obsidianurbex@lostpod.space

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

Wallpaper Magazine / Wallpaper.com

Magazine and website covering interior design, architecture, art, culture, fashion and technology. Based in the UK, first published in 1996.

Fediverse address:
@wallpapermag@flipboard.com

Dungeons & Dragons Fanatics

Unofficial news and review site all about the D&D tabletop RPG including game books, accessories, updates and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@DnDFanatics@dice.camp

The Broncos Blitz

Independent sports news site covering the Denver Broncos, an American Football team based in Colorado, USA.

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

247Sports

US sports news website, mainly focused on college football and basketball.

Fediverse address:
@247Sports@flipboard.com

Sonia Sulaiman

Writer of speculative fiction inspired by Palestinian folklore, published in ArabLit Quarterly, Fantasy Magazine, Lackington’s and others. Member of the SFWA, CSFFA and Codex Writers Group.

Fediverse address:
@SoniaSulaiman@wandering.shop

Pocket Opera Company

Germany’s oldest independent mobile opera, based in Nuremberg. They put on productions in unusual locations such as Verdi on a lake or Wagner in a launderette.

Fediverse address (in German):
@PocketOperaCompany@artsandculture.social

NodeBB

Free open source forum software compatible with the Fediverse, founded in 2014. Can be self-hosted or used through a hosting service.

Fediverse address:
@nodebb@fosstodon.org

AL.com

Local news site for Alabama, USA.

Fediverse address:
@AlcomNews@flipboard.com

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

Schaffenburg e. V.

Hackerspace group based in Aschaffenburg, Germany.

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

FediMeteo Meghalaya

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

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

Community Forward Redlands

Local news site for Redlands, California, USA.

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

Laboratoire d’Informatique de Paris-Nord (LIPN)

French computing research laboratory founded in 1986.

Fediverse address:
@LipnLab@lipn.info

FediMeteo Hawaii

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

DriftlessRoots

Nature, gardening and food enthusiast, often posting and sharing about homegrown food and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@DriftlessRoots@toot.community

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

Destination Yellowstone

Travel tips, wildlife photos and news about West Yellowstone, a town next to Yellowstone National Park in Montana, USA.

Fediverse address:
@DestinationYellowstone@mastodon.world

ServerSide.swift

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

Fediverse address:
@swiftserverconf@hachyderm.io

Michael Coorlim

Author of the Galvanic Century and Shadow Decade book series, indie game developer, also makes videos about retro games and comic books.

Fediverse address (main):
@mcoorlim@mastodon.gamedev.place

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

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

Spector’s Hockey

Blog about NHL ice hockey news and rumours.

Fediverse address:
@spectorshockey@mstdn.ca

Grandmaster Matthew Sadler

Chess Grandmaster, author of “The Silicon Road to Chess Improvement”, makes videos about computer chess engines, human games and opening analysis.

Fediverse address:
@gmmds@mastodonapp.uk

The Berkeley Scanner

Independent crime and public safety news in Berkeley, California, USA.

Fediverse address (Ghost):
@index@berkeleyscanner.com

Fediverse address (Flipboard):
@BerkeleyScanner@flipboard.com

Maker Stations

Blog about how people arrange their desks and workspaces.

Fediverse address (blog):
@index@makerstations.io

PHP

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

Fediverse address:
@php@fosstodon.org

Entertainment Tonight

Entertainment news site and TV series, covering the latest stories from the world of US film and television. First broadcast in 1981.

Fediverse address:
@ETOnline@flipboard.com

Rob Tilsley

Astrophotographer and space enthusiast who takes astonishingly detailed photos from his backyard telescope.

Fediverse address:
@stargazerrob@mastodon.online

hayesmaker

Retro gaming enthusiast and live streamer, especially interested in the Commodore 64.

Fediverse address:
@hayesmaker64@oldbytes.space

Ponderosa Games

Small indie game studio making hand-crafted cosy games. Based in Colorado, USA.

Fediverse address:
@PonderosaGames@indiegames.online

Python Lyon

Community group for users of the Python programming language in Lyon, France.

Fediverse address:
@python_lyon@piaille.fr

Hit or Miss: Star Trek & Doctor Who Podcast

Podcast series discussing every era of Star Trek and Doctor Who, covering characters, episodes and more.

Fediverse address:
@homtrek@mstdn.social

La Vanguardia

Spanish newspaper based in Catalonia, first published in 1881.

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

Chris Lewis Lee

Freelance illustrator and game artist, who does cute and intricate colourful drawings, often with a fantasy theme, using digital tools.

Fediverse address:
@chrislewislee@mastodon.gamedev.place

FediMeteo Ladakh

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

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

Quantum Journal

Open access peer-reviewed journal for quantum science and related fields. Non-profit and run by the research community.

Fediverse address:
@quantumjournal@mathstodon.xyz

Mastobikes Stuttgart FediGroup

German-language discussion group about cycling in Stuttgart, Germany.

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

Agenzia Giornalistica Italia / AGI

Italian news agency founded in 1950.

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

Sebastian

Amateur road and gravel cyclist, posting video highlights from cycling journeys.

Fediverse address:
@ssamulczyk@mstdn.social

Votebeat

Non-profit news site covering US election news, but focusing specifically on the mechanics of voting, voter registration, ballot papers, election certification etc.

Fediverse address:
@Votebeat@flipboard.com

Chaos inKL.

Hackerspace and branch of the Chaos Computer Club in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

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

Homes & Gardens

UK magazine about homes, interior design, gardening and lifestyle topics. First published in 1919.

Fediverse address:
@HomesGardens@flipboard.com

MSU Digital Humanities

The Digital Humanities Program at Michigan State University, USA.

Fediverse address:
@dhatmsu@h-net.social

Cluster ROOTS

Cluster of excellence at Kiel University in Germany, exploring the social, environmental and cultural processes that have substantially marked human development.

Fediverse address:
@clusterroots@fediscience.org

Mars Relay Network Status

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

Fediverse address:
@mrn_status@bot.country

Galgenmännchen-Spiel FediGroup

Discussion group for German-language word games.

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

Samsai

Does regular live streams of Linux games.

Fediverse address:
@stream@cast.samsai.eu

Arizona Swimming Pool Life

Independent site about building and maintaining swimming pools, based in Arizona, USA.

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

liftUKRAINE

NGO matching Ukrainian refugees with offers of private accommodation in Germany, supporting refugees, and helping deliver aid and reconstruction supplies to Ukraine.

Fediverse address:
@liftUKRAINE@social.anoxinon.de

Section77 e.V.

Hackerspace for the Ortenau region in Germany.

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

Star Tribune

Newspaper based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, covering local, national and international news. Founded in 1867, winner of seven Pulitzer prizes.

Fediverse address:
@StarTribune@flipboard.com

DEI Dungeon Explorers

Online shop selling vintage Dungeons & Dragons items, run by veteran RPG fan playing since the 1980s.

Fediverse address:
@deidungeon@dice.camp

Stefan Vogt

Author of new interactive fiction for classic 8-bit and 16-bit computers. Creator of “The Ghosts of Blackwood Manor”.

Fediverse address:
@8bitgames@oldbytes.space

Ian R Buck

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

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

Chris Knox

Photographer of nature and wildlife, chases storms to capture spectacular weather. Based in Ontario, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@ChrisKnoxPhotography@mstdn.ca

Gamin’ 4 Aven

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

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

Global Maritime History

Website founded in 2013 providing resources and discussion for maritime historians of all levels and interests. The approach is broad, covering ships, ports, voyaging, littoral environments, art, literature etc.

Fediverse address:
@globalmaritimehistory@digipres.club

Multichannel Music FediGroup

Discussion group about multichannel music and 3D audio.

Fediverse address:
@MultichannelMusic@fedigroups.social

Billboard Magazine / billboard.com

Magazine and website about popular music and entertainment news, covering pop, hip hop, rock, country etc. Based in the US, founded in 1894.

Fediverse address:
@Billboard@flipboard.com

Claudia Matosa

Comic artist and writer based in London, often featuring sci-fi, environmental and technological themes.

Fediverse address:
@claudiamatosa@mastodon.art

LibreWolf

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

Fediverse address:
@librewolf@chaos.social

Urban Trout Records

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

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

Washington Monthly

Non-profit magazine based in Washington DC, USA, mainly covering US politics and government. Founded in 1969.

Fediverse address:
@WAMonthly@flipboard.com

Kalman ‘Carun’ Balla

Cartoonist, illustrator, doodler and visual storyteller.

Fediverse address:
@art_of_carun@mstdn.social

LiveWire Calgary

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

Fediverse address:
@livewirecalgary@mastodon.social

Boozebuddy Update

Posting news videos and podcasts about alcoholic beverages with the emphasis on craft drinks. Covers beer, wine, spirits and other drinks.

Fediverse address:
@boozebuddy@mastodon.beer

One Foot in Fairyland

Blog about all kinds of tabletop RPG topics.

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

FediMeteo Baja California Sur

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

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

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

Drink Irish

Organisation encouraging pubs in Ireland to support local and independent Irish drinks producers. Runs website listing pubs serving indie/local drinks.

Fediverse address:
@DrinkIrish@mastodon.ie

RadioSEGA

Online radio station, podcast and blog featuring shows about Sega and music from games.

Fediverse address:
@RadioSEGA@thevipvipers.space

North Bay Python

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

Fediverse address:
@NorthBayPython@social.northbaypython.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

Comic Book Resources / CBR.com

Entertainment news site covering television, films, comic books and anime. Based in the USA, founded in 1995.

Fediverse address:
@CBRcom@flipboard.com

Mountainair Dispatch

Independent local news site for Torrance County, New Mexico, USA. Founded in 2022.

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

Ailantd Sikowsky

Illustrator, designer, realtime 3D artist and game developer. Much of Sikowsky’s art contains their own original designs for industrial futuristic machines, characters and vehicles.

Fediverse address:
@Ailantd@mastodon.art

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

Radio Panik

Community radio station based in Brussels, Belgium. Broadcasting since 1983.

Fediverse address (in French):
@radiopanik@piaille.fr

OnlyInYourState.com

American website highlighting local attractions in various US states, including parks, trip ideas, events, restaurants etc.

Fediverse address:
@OIYS@flipboard.com

SuperTux

Free open source platform game in the style of Super Mario Bros, featuring Tux the penguin. Developed since 2004.

Fediverse address:
@supertux@floss.social

MapRVA

OpenStreetMap group organising regular meetups in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Fediverse address:
@maprva@en.osm.town

Friendica

Fediverse server type with a Facebook-style interface and no character limit. It is extremely flexible and lets you follow many kinds of accounts in a single timeline including the Fediverse, RSS, Twitter and others.

Fediverse account:
@news@forum.friendi.ca

Daniel Steinbach

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

Fediverse address:
@danielsteinbach@fediscience.org

Dr Manabu Sakamoto

Evolutionary palaeobiologist, senior lecturer in zoology at the University of Lincoln in the UK. Interested in how biodiversity varies throughout Earth’s history, especially vertebrates including dinosaurs.

Fediverse address:
@drmambobob@ecoevo.social

Karl Christian Krumpholz

Award-winning American cartoonist and illustrator, often dealing with social issues and urban life.

Fediverse address:
@karlchristiankrumpholz@mastodon.social

New Bloom Magazine

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

Fediverse address:
@newbloommag@mastodon.online

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

Dr Rahul Gopinath

Lecturer in the School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney, Australia. His main research area is in the junction between Software Engineering and Cybersecurity. Interested in Program Analysis, Automatic Repair, Mutation Analysis, Specification Mining, Grammar Based Generators and Parsing.

Fediverse address:
@rahul@gopinath.org

Paul Golder

Indie music blogger and radio show host, broadcasting on Phoenix FM in East London, UK.

Fediverse address:
@paulgolder@mastodon.social

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

Oblique Strategies

Card-based method for promoting creativity.

Fediverse address:
@oblique_strategies@mas.to

CarExplore

Australian car news site with reviews, feature articles, guides etc. Covers both petrol and electric models.

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

Good News FediGroup

Discussion group for posting positive news items.

Fediverse address:
@goodnews@fedigroups.social

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

Keri Szafir

Retro technology and electronics enthusiast, making videos of vintage tech teardowns and repairs.

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

2600 Stockholm

Hackers’ meetup group based in Stockholm, Sweden.

Fediverse address:
@2600stockholm@mastodon.social

Cartoon Gravity

Blog of the UK-based writer and director Julian Simpson.

Fediverse address:
@julian@cartoongravity.com

Arkadiusz Wieczorek

Photographer from Poland, who takes many kinds of pictures including portraits, landscapes and more.

Fediverse address:
@arkadiusz@pixelfed.social

Stride

Free open source cross-platform game engine (previously known as Xenko).

Fediverse address:
@xenko@mastodon.gamedev.place

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

FOSS4G North America

Annual geospatial technology and business conference.

Fediverse address:
@foss4gna@fosstodon.org

Hypnagogist

Artist with a psychedelic multimedia flavour, including drawings, paintings, murals and CGI.

Fediverse address:
@Hypnagogist@mastodon.gamedev.place

Watching Putnam Valley

Independent local news site for Putnam Valley, New York, USA.

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

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

Collegiate Flag Football

News about flag football (American football variant) in universities in the USA.

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

House Digest / HouseDigest.com

Lifestyle website focused on houses, home decorating, gardening, cleaning and design. Based in the US, founded in 2021.

Fediverse address:
@HouseDigest@flipboard.com

Grupo de Linux da Universidade de Aveiro

Linux user group based at the University of Aveiro in Portugal.

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

Grammle

German-language free open source app helping people with their grammar and proofreading.

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

PyCon Africa

Pan-African conference about the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@pyconafrica@mastodon.social

Surlyben

Watercolour artist who creates lovely pictures of landscapes and other subjects.

Fediverse address:
@ben@mastodon.art

FediMeteo Spain

Weather forecast accounts for cities in Spain. Follow your city to receive Spanish-language weather forecasts in your timeline.

Writing Books FediGroup

Discussion group for people who write books or are interested in the writing process.

Fediverse address:
@writingbooks@fedigroups.social

Lakes Bot

Bot posting images from lake shores, with links to photo source and location.

Fediverse address:
@lakes@stefanbohacek.online

Bremische Bürgerschaft / Bremen State Parliament

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

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

Jake Rayson

Wildlife and forest garden designer, also climate activist, based in West Wales in the UK.

Fediverse address:
@jaker@c.im

Lookout

Independent LGBTQIA+ news site based in Arizona, USA.

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

Making Molecules

Blog about Organic Chemistry, summarising topics taught on undergraduate university courses and including worked questions on those topics.

Fediverse address:
@nz_molecules@mas.to

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

Python Software Foundation

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

Fediverse address:
@ThePSF@fosstodon.org

Dr Zalka Csenge Virág

Professional storyteller and author from Hungary, writing about folk tales, folklore, mythology, representation, role-playing games etc.

Fediverse address:
@TarkabarkaHolgy@ohai.social

Topio e.V.

German non-profit organisation which helps ordinary people “de-Google” their phones by installing privacy-friendly operating systems. They run events to help with this including workshops, exhibitions, lectures etc.

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

Fediverse address (photos, in German):
@topio@pixelfed.social

Fediverse address (events, in German):
@topio_space@mobilize.berlin

Skulls in the Stars

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

Fediverse address:
@drskyskull@mastodon.social

Zrythm

Free open source digital audio workstation (DAW). Project founded in 2019.

Fediverse address:
@zrythm@mastodon.social

Podmust

French site about podcasts, recommending podcasts to listen to and providing news about the podcast world. Founded in 2018.

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

Hacklabor

Hackerspace based in Schwerin, Germany.

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

Moving Furniture Records / Orphax

Record label based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, publishing experimental electronic, drone and minimalist music. Also an electronic musician under the name of Orphax.

Fediverse address:
@MovingFurniture@mastodon.social

Borealis Data

Multidisciplinary secure Canadian research data repository, supported by academic libraries and research institutions across Canada.

Fediverse address (in English & French):
@borealisdata@mstdn.ca

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

My Comic Crate

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

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

LB / Little Bitchard

Electronic music composer, remixer and producer based in Finland, originally started writing music on an Amiga 500. Interested in demoscene, synths and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@lb@icosahedron.website

The British History Podcast

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

Fediverse address:
@bhp@mastodon.social

Tess

Academic focusing on human-computer interaction, virtual reality and digital health.

Fediverse address:
@tess@hci.social

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

Ed / arcticEdge

Artist and sci-fi fan, paints miniatures, especially from the Warhammer 40k world.

Fediverse address (main):
@arcticEdge@dice.camp

Fediverse address (books):
@arcticEdge@bookwyrm.social

Greenpeace Freiburg

Local Greenpeace group in Freiburg, Germany.

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

FediMeteo Washington State

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

Ubuntu CZ/SK

Czech and Slovak community dedicated to Ubuntu Linux.

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

Mediawiki

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

Fediverse address:
@mediawiki@wikis.world

Strijboll

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

Fediverse address:
@Strijboll@mastodon.art

Weavers FediGroup

Discussion group for anyone interested in weaving of any kind.

Fediverse address:
@weaving@fedigroups.social

Chaos Computer Club Cologne

Hackerspace based in Cologne, Germany.

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

Matrix

Federated free open source communications platform with support for messaging and calling. The platform has many different apps available with the most popular being Element (formerly known as Riot).

Fediverse address:
@matrix@mastodon.matrix.org

OSNews

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

Fediverse address:
@osnews@mstdn.social

Splatoon Unofficial

News updates about Nintendo’s Splatoon series, manually curated by a human being.

Fediverse address:
@splatoon@wetdry.world

Godot Engine

Popular free open source multiplatform game engine for 3D and 2D games.

Fediverse address (main):
@godotengine@mastodon.gamedev.place

Fediverse address (conference):
@godotcon@mastodon.gamedev.place

Fediverse address (asset store):
@godotassetstore@mastodon.gamedev.place

Fediverse address (foundation):
@godotfoundation@mastodon.gamedev.place

Extra Hacks Baseball

Blog and training course about how to play baseball better.

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

Runner’s World Magazine US / RunnersWorld.com

Magazine and website for people who run or jog at any skill level. Based in the US, first published in 1966.

Fediverse address:
@RunnersWorld@flipboard.com

Plazi

Non-profit organisation promoting persistent and openly accessible digital taxonomic data about plants, animals and fungi. Founded in 2008 and based in Bern, Switzerland.

Fediverse address:
@plazi_species@mastodon.green

Hackstub

Hackerspace based in Strasbourg, France.

Fediverse address (in French):
@hackstub@kolektiva.social

ARCEP / Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques, des Postes et de la Distribution de la Presse

French government regulator responsible for communications, postal services and print media distribution.

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

Yukon Lookout News Feed

Feed from news site Yukon Lookout, covering local news, events and culture.

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

BBC Sky At Night Magazine

Amateur astronomy magazine and website inspired by the popular BBC television series with Patrick Moore. Includes equipment reviews, advice on viewing the night sky, science features and astronomy news. Based in the UK, first published in 2005.

Fediverse address:
@skyatnightmag@flipboard.com

FediMeteo Rhode Island

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

Jess the Dessert Geek

Makes videos about desserts including chocolate, cakes, ice creams and other sweet treats. Also posts about accessibility and chronic illness.

Fediverse address:
@dessertgeek@weirder.earth

Bundesregierung (The German Federal Government)

The official account of the German government

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

adminForge

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

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

Exilian

Democratically-run online community for creative projects in variety of fields such as role playing games, world-building, storytelling, songs, crafts and more. Self-described as “creative geekery”, based around a forum and website.

Fediverse address:
@Exilian@indiepocalypse.social

NBC Sports

Sports news and articles from the US broadcaster NBC.

Fediverse address:
@NBCSports@flipboard.com

High Country News

Non-profit magazine based in Paonia, Colorado, USA, covering social, political and ecological issues in the western US. Founded in 1970.

Fediverse address:
@HighCountryNew@flipboard.com

WRTV Indianapolis News Feed

News feed from the television station WRTV in Indiana, USA. Affiliate of ABC, founded in 1949.

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

Joseph Elfelt

Developer of GISsurfer web map, FindMeSAR, GeoJPG, curator of 3000+ ArcGIS server list.

Fediverse address:
@mappingsupport@m.ai6yr.org

Comradery

Co-operative donation platform, sort of like a more democratic alternative to Patreon. Because it’s a co-op, everyone who uses the platform has a say in how it is run.

Fediverse address:
@comradery@social.coop

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

The European Institute for Contemporary Art and Science

A contemporary art museum in the Netherlands.

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

FediMeteo Oklahoma

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

Black Python Devs

Community organisation for black developers using the Python programming language.

Fediverse address:
@blackpythondevs@fosstodon.org

radio free fedi

Online radio station featuring music, spoken word and other audio made entirely by people on the Fediverse. There are two versions of the station, normal and comfy, with comfy focusing on more relaxing content.

Fediverse address:
@radiofreefedi@musician.social

Masto.host

Popular managed hosting service for creating your own Mastodon server. Managed hosting means you don’t really need any technical knowledge as the hosting company does all the techy stuff behind the scenes for you (including installation, maintenance, upgrades etc).

Fediverse address:
@mastohost@mastodon.social

Zitamar News

English-language news site covering Mozambique, particularly business and industry including oil, gas and minerals.

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

Near FM

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

Fediverse address:
@nearfm@mastodon.ie

Lonely Planet

Travel news website and publisher of travel guides. Founded in Australia in 1973, currently headquartered in the US.

Fediverse address:
@LonelyPlanet@flipboard.com

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

Arkansas Times News Feed

Feed from the website of the Arkansas Times, an alternative investigative newspaper based in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Founded in 1974.

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

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

InfoMoney.com.br

Brazilian financial and business news site.

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

Royal Observatory of Belgium

Belgian federal scientific institute researching astronomy, solar physics, planetary sciences and earth sciences.

Fediverse address (in English, Dutch & French):
@ORB_KSB@mastodon.social

Drowned in Sound

Independent UK-based music news blog and podcast, especially music in relation to culture and politics. Founded in 2000.

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

The Poultney Journal

Community-run local news site for Poultney, Vermont, USA. Founded in 2023.

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

David Caulfield / Snooker HQ

Runs the website SnookerHQ.com which provides coverage of professional snooker. Founded in 2011, it includes match reports, features, interviews, podcasts and quizzes.

Fediverse address:
@snookerhq@newsie.social

Lusoteca

English-language account highlighting interesting art, culture and history from Portugal and listing museums where exhibits may be found.

Fediverse address:
@lusoteca@mastodon.world

Metro Vancouver COVID Wastewater Bot

Unofficial bot posting latest data about COVID-19 levels in wastewater in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@wastewater@tds.xyz

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

History On Papers

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

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

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

The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

Museum based in Niles, California, USA devoted to the silent film era, especially films produced by the Essanay film studio. The museum maintains an archive of thousands of silent films.

Fediverse address:
@Essanay@sfba.social

European Alternatives

Website listing digital and technology services based within the European Union.

Fediverse address:
@european_alternatives@mastodon.social

Contingent Magazine

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

Fediverse address:
@contingent_mag@mas.to

CatSalad

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

Fediverse address:
@catsalad@infosec.exchange

FediMeteo Madhya Pradesh

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

Fediverse addresses (in Hindi):
@bhopal__madhya_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com
@gwalior__madhya_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com
@indore__madhya_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com
@jabalpur__madhya_pradesh@in.fedimeteo.com

XWiki

FOSS wiki software aimed at businesses, it’s inteded as an alternative to Confluence and Mediawiki.

Fediverse address:
@xwikiorg@fosstodon.org

Canadian Association for Food Studies

An academic association promoting critical, interdisciplinary scholarship in the broad area of food systems, including policy, production, distribution, and consumption.

Fediverse address:
@CAFS@mstdn.ca

Jok

Pixel artist who makes images that fit the constraints of older computers, with low resolutions and limited colour palettes. Their works are often based on the Commodore Amiga computer’s graphics capabilities and the 1980s/90s demo scene aesthetic, mixed with fantasy or sci-fi themes.

Fediverse address:
@jok@mastodon.art

The Collector

Website featuring articles by academics about history (all periods), art and philosophy. Based in Canada, founded in 2019.

Fediverse address (all periods of history):
@thecollector@flipboard.com

Fediverse address (ancient history):
@ancient-history-thecollector@flipboard.com

Gone With The Wynns

Blog about a married couple travelling the world by land and sea since 2011.

Fediverse address:
@index@gonewiththewynns.com

A Year of Horror Movies

Picks a year at random and then spends a week watching horror films made in that year.

Fediverse address:
@horroryear@mastodonapp.uk

useR! Conference

Annual conference for people interested in the R programming language. The conference is non-profit and run by volunteers supported by the R Foundation. The host country changes each year.

Fediverse address:
@useR_conf@mastodon.social

EURACTIV Energy & Environment

News about European Union energy and environmental policy via the EURACTIV news site.

Fediverse address:
@euractiv_green@eupolicy.social

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

Cascade Pine

Wildlife and nature photography, based in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.

Fediverse address:
@cascadepine@mas.to

Casa e Jardim

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

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

Insa van den Berg

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

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

Daily Hive

Canadian online newspaper based in Vancouver, also covering Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Edmonton, as well as Seattle and Portland in the USA. It was originally founded as Vancity Buzz in 2008.

Fediverse address:
@DailyHive@flipboard.com

Geo / Geo.de

German magazine franchise, television channel and website about geography, history and nature. First published in 1976.

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

Nuclearpasta

Artist and author, creator of the webcomic “Ten Earth Shattering Blows”, a fantasy graphic novel with mature themes.

Fediverse address:
@nuclearpasta@mastodon.art

Daily Detroit

Local newsletter and podcast covering news, events, people, culture etc in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Founded in 2014.

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

Molecular Ecology at University of Innsbruck

Molecular Ecology group at the University of Innsbruck. Uses molecular biology and multiple other disciplines to study ecology as a snap-shot of evolving biodiversity.

Fediverse address:
@Mol_Ecol@ecoevo.social

Nathalie Lawhead / alienmelon

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

Fediverse address:
@alienmelon@mastodon.social

CT Mirror / The Connecticut Mirror News Feed

Feed of the non-profit online news service for the state of Connecticut, USA. Founded in 2010.

Fediverse address:
@ctmirror.org@rss-parrot.net

FediMeteo Morelos

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

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

Asia-Pacific Economic History Review

Academic journal of economic history and related areas, covering East, South and Southeast Asia to the Pacific coast of the Americas, including Australia and New Zealand. Originally founded in 1960 as the Australian Economic History Review.

Fediverse address:
@APEHR@mastodon.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

TecMundo

Brazilian technology news site covering the internet, phones, computers, gaming and other tech topics.

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

The Daily Master System

Bot posting about Sega Master System games including a text description and animated GIF.

Fediverse address:
@dailysms@retro-gaiden.com

KC Ruby User Group

User group for the Ruby programming language in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.

Fediverse address:
@kcruby@ruby.social

Bleacher Nation

Sports news site particularly focused on teams based in Chicago, USA including the Cubs, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks.

Fediverse address:
@BleacherNation@flipboard.com

Inclusive Design 24

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

Fediverse address:
@inclusivedesign24@indieweb.social

State of the Map

Annual conference of the OpenStreetMap Foundation.

Fediverse address:
@sotm@en.osm.town

Curiosity Drive

Two people driving round Europe in a camper van, posting about all the sights and experiences they have on their epic road trip. (Previously travelled around New Zealand / Aotearoa.)

Fediverse address:
@oCDo@mastodon.nz

Knowable Magazine

Non-profit online science magazine explaining the latest developments in scientific research and scholarship to a broader audience. All content is available under Creative Commons licence.

Fediverse address:
@KnowableMag@mstdn.science

Le Monde

Official account of the French newspaper, founded in 1944.

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

Esther Payne

Computer scientist campaigning for online privacy, also part of the Librecast project which aims to bring multicast technology to the internet.

Fediverse address:
@onepict@chaos.social

The Tyee

Independent non-profit news site based in Vancouver BC, Canada.

Fediverse address:
@thetyee@mstdn.ca

Flameshot

Free open source screenshot app for Linux, Mac and Windows. It does more than just capture the screen, it also includes editing tools and upload features.

Fediverse address:
@flameshot@fosstodon.org

Dr Joseph Pierce

Head of Department in Geography and Environment at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Urban geographer, interested in place, housing, mobilities and justice.

Fediverse address:
@joepierce@mastodon.scot

Vanity Fair Italia

Italian edition of the magazine about current affairs, popular culture and fashion.

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

Serebii.net

Unofficial Pokemon site with lots of news, information and forums about Pokemon games, anime and related topics.

Fediverse address:
@serebiinet@mastodon.social

Michelle / The Giddy Stitcher

Crafts enthusiast, posts about cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, sewing. Also makes videos about these topics.

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

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

hatniX

Prolific livestreamer who plays Linux games on the Fediverse, with streams alternately in English or German. They also have an archive of streams on their video account.

Fediverse address (main, in English & German):
@hatnix@social.tchncs.de

Fediverse address (videos, in English & German):
@hatnix@tube.tchncs.de

Fediverse address (live stream, in English & German):
@hatnix@live.hatnix.net

The Voyager’s Workshop

Artist, illustrator and cartographer, creates wonderful maps based on fictional worlds, as well as artwork for tabletop RPGs and other storytelling contexts.

Fediverse address:
@wfgWorkshop@mastodon.art

Colectivo Recuperando El Aire

Mutual aid initiative for promoting public health in Puerto Rico. Provides information, distributes N95 masks etc.

Fediverse address (in Spanish):
@recuperandoelaire@boriken.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

Black Enterprise Magazine / BlackEnterprise.com

Magazine and news site covering business and financial news from the perspective of black Americans. First published in 1970.

Fediverse address:
@BlackEnterp2018@flipboard.com

Privacy Badger

Free open source web browser add-on to prevent users being tracked online, made by the privacy campaign group EFF.

Fediverse address:
@privacybadger@mastodon.social

EngrXiv.org

Website that moderates and publishes scientific papers related to Engineering, run by the non-profit Open Engineering.

Fediverse address:
@engrxiv@scicomm.xyz

Eylul Dogruel

Multidisciplinary artist who mixes together traditional drawing, painting, photography and digital art.

Fediverse address:
@eylul@social.eyluldogruel.com

Deutsche Stiftung für Engagement und Ehrenamt (DSEE) (German Foundation for Commitment and Volunteering)

German public body for issues related to volunteering.

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

North West Bylines

Non-profit citizen journalism news site covering the Nort West of England (Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Liverpool and Manchester). Part of the Bylines network.

Fediverse address:
@NWBylines@mastodon.social

Norbert Holstein

Botanist and plant curator at the Natural History Museum in London. Also a fan of fungi.

Fediverse address:
@dr_norb@fediscience.org

BBC Research & Development

Official account for the BBC’s research & development department, exploring and creating new technologies for use in public service broadcasting and online services.

Fediverse address:
@BBCRD@social.bbc

People Magazine / People.com

Entertainment and lifestyle magazine and website, covering celebrity news, human interest stories, true crime and royalty. Based in the US, first published in 1974.

Fediverse address:
@people@flipboard.com

Out of Print Archive

Preserving classic video game magazines, especially those from the UK.

Fediverse address:
@outofprintarchive@retro.pizza

North Fork Trails Association

Organisation maintaining and supporting the trail structure in the North Fork Flathead area on the edge of Glacier National Park, Montana.

Fediverse address:
@nfta@nftrails.org

c-base e.V.

Hackerspace based in Berlin, Germany.

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

Fedora Project

Popular long-established Linux distribution first released in 2003, sponsored by the US software company Red Hat.

Fediverse address:
@fedora@fosstodon.org

Xernist

Freelance illustrator and digital painter who creates beautiful surreal images, often with fantastic themes, usually using Krita software.

Fediverse address (main):
@Xernist@mastodon.art

Fediverse address (images):
@Xernist@pixelfed.social

Connected Places

Blog all about decentralised social networks, featuring news items and analysis

Fediverse address:
@fediversereport@mastodon.social

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

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

Jan Böhmermann

German satirist, activist and television host.

Fediverse address (in German):
@janboehm@edi.social

Mailo

Email service run by a small independent company in France.

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

Roy Meijer

Co-founder of the Dutch science communication association SciCom NL, and works at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Blogs about SciComm.

Fediverse address:
@RoyMeijer@scicomm.xyz

Carolina Public Press

Independent non-profit local news site for North Carolina, USA. Founded in 2011.

Fediverse address:
@CPublicPress@flipboard.com

Golem.de

German technology news site and online community.

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

Trese Brothers Games

Indie game studio making RPGs and strategy games with various settings including sci-fi, cyberpunk, mecha and fantasy.

Fediverse address:
@TreseBrothers@mastodon.social

KCD Washington DC

Automated announcements about Kubernetes Community Days for cloud people in the Washington DC and DMV area.

Fediverse address:
@kcd_dc@hachyderm.io

Douglas Natelson

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

Fediverse address:
@Nanoscale@sciencemastodon.com

Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Tirol

Official account of the University and State Library of Tyrol, Austria.

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

Pavel A. Samsonov

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

Fediverse address:
@PavelASamsonov@mastodon.social

Radish Living

Anti-capitalist, feminist, decolonial lifestyle magazine.

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