Best Open Source Decentralized Social Networks using Crowdin in 2026

Mastodon

Decentralized social networking in your control

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49,904
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7,437
Last commit
2 hours ago

A free, open-source social media platform that puts users in charge of their data and connections

Open Source Alternative to:

Facebook

Bluesky

Social media reimagined for community and connection

Stars
17,928
Forks
2,709
Last commit
2 days ago

A decentralized social network focused on fostering meaningful interactions and giving users control over their data and experience.

Open Source Alternative to:

Facebook

Pixelfed

Ad-free photo sharing with privacy and federation

Stars
6,954
Forks
840
Last commit
15 hours ago

Decentralized photo sharing platform with chronological feeds, privacy controls, and ActivityPub federation. No ads, no algorithms, just authentic connections.

Open Source Alternative to:

Instagram

Loops

Federated short videos without corporate control

Stars
364
Forks
44
Last commit
5 hours ago

Open-source, decentralized short-video platform that gives creators control. No ads, no lock-in, built on ActivityPub for true community ownership.

Open Source Alternative to:

YouTube

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Mastodon

Decentralized social networking in your control

Stars
49,904
Forks
7,437
Last commit
2 hours ago

A free, open-source social media platform that puts users in charge of their data and connections

Open Source Alternative to:

Facebook

Bluesky

Social media reimagined for community and connection

Stars
17,928
Forks
2,709
Last commit
2 days ago

A decentralized social network focused on fostering meaningful interactions and giving users control over their data and experience.

Open Source Alternative to:

Facebook

Pixelfed

Ad-free photo sharing with privacy and federation

Stars
6,954
Forks
840
Last commit
15 hours ago

Decentralized photo sharing platform with chronological feeds, privacy controls, and ActivityPub federation. No ads, no algorithms, just authentic connections.

Open Source Alternative to:

Instagram

Loops

Federated short videos without corporate control

Stars
364
Forks
44
Last commit
5 hours ago

Open-source, decentralized short-video platform that gives creators control. No ads, no lock-in, built on ActivityPub for true community ownership.

Open Source Alternative to:

YouTube

Open Source Decentralized Social Networks using Crowdin

A curated collection of the best open source social networks built on decentralized protocols. using Crowdin.