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Pixelfed is a photoblogging platform, so every post has to contain at least one image, but of course it can also contain text. <br>
Pixelfed is a photoblogging platform and the [[What is the Fediverse? | Fediverse]]'s replacement for Instagram.
Depending on the instance you can usually upload 4-8 images in one post.


== What does Pixelfed feel like? ==
== What does Pixelfed feel like? ==


Pixelfed is a lot like Instagram. You can post images and your profile will display thumbnails of the images you uploaded. <br>
Pixelfed is a lot like Instagram. You can post images and your profile will display thumbnails of the images you uploaded. <br>
Depending on the instance you can usually upload 4-8 images in one post. <br>
You can like other people's images and comment on them. You can also follow people and hashtags.
You can like other people's images and comment on them. You can also follow people and hashtags.


== What are some advantages over Instagram? ==
== What are some advantages over Instagram? ==


Pixelfed is Free Software, free of ads, spying and algorithms that amplify hate and part of the [[What is the Fediverse? | Fediverse]].
Pixelfed is Free Software, free of ads, spying and algorithms that amplify hate and it's part of the [[What is the Fediverse? | Fediverse]].


Being part of the Fediverse you can't just follow other Pixelfed users, but also users from other Fediverse platforms.
Being part of the Fediverse you can't just follow other Pixelfed users, but also users from other Fediverse platforms.
Their picture posts will appear in your home timeline as though they were Pixelfed posts.
Their picture posts will appear in your home timeline as though they were Pixelfed posts.
== What are some limitations? ==


== Further Reading ==
== Further Reading ==

Revision as of 11:46, 17 December 2021

File:Pixelfed logo.png
Pixelfed logo

Website pixelfed.org
Instance pixelfed.social
Instances list pixelfed.fediverse.observer

Pixelfed is a photoblogging platform and the Fediverse's replacement for Instagram.

What does Pixelfed feel like?

Pixelfed is a lot like Instagram. You can post images and your profile will display thumbnails of the images you uploaded.
Depending on the instance you can usually upload 4-8 images in one post.
You can like other people's images and comment on them. You can also follow people and hashtags.

What are some advantages over Instagram?

Pixelfed is Free Software, free of ads, spying and algorithms that amplify hate and it's part of the Fediverse.

Being part of the Fediverse you can't just follow other Pixelfed users, but also users from other Fediverse platforms. Their picture posts will appear in your home timeline as though they were Pixelfed posts.

Further Reading

How do I get an account?
Getting started with your Fediverse account
Best practices
Pixelfed - the advanced page on Pixelfed


External links