Miss the old, Reel-less Instagram? This ad-free app comes close enough
Pixelfed has finally launched its mobile app to all users.
- Pixelfed is a decentralized Instagram alternative that ties into the fediverse via the ActivityPub protocol.
- Following a beta test, Pixelfed has now widely released its official app on Android and iOS.
- The ad-free service prioritizes the chronological feed, supports private messaging, and is open-source.
Ever since Twitter ceased to exist and Meta started making controversial changes to its platforms, people have actively sought healthier alternatives. The current state of legacy social media almost objectively sucks, and online interactions are no longer the same. To cater to nostalgic Instagram users, Pixelfed has launched an official app for iPhones and Android phones.