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<ul class="article-list"> <ul class="article-list">
#### [Notable mention](#notable-mention) #### 🎉 [Notable mention](#notable-mention)
// *some are open only to particular audience, i.e., to students of university* // *some are open only to particular audience, i.e., to students of university*
* [mastodon.mit.edu](https://mastodon.mit.edu) - for the MIT community * [mastodon.mit.edu](https://mastodon.mit.edu) - for the MIT community
* [mastodon.acc.sunet.se](https://mastodon.acc.sunet.se) - by Academic Computer Club at Umeå University, Sweden * [mastodon.acc.sunet.se](https://mastodon.acc.sunet.se) - by Academic Computer Club at Umeå University, Sweden
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* [w3c.social](https://w3c.social) - for people involved in the activities of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) * [w3c.social](https://w3c.social) - for people involved in the activities of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
* [mastodon.greenpeace.ch](https://mastodon.greenpeace.ch) - by Greenpece Switzerland * [mastodon.greenpeace.ch](https://mastodon.greenpeace.ch) - by Greenpece Switzerland
#### [Run by tech-savvy organizations](#run-by-tech-savvy-organizations) #### 🐚 [Run by tech-savvy organizations](#run-by-tech-savvy-organizations)
* [en.osm.town](https://en.osm.town) - for the OpenStreetMap Community * [en.osm.town](https://en.osm.town) - for the OpenStreetMap Community
* [fr.osm.social](https://fr.osm.social) - for francophone OpenStreetMap Community * [fr.osm.social](https://fr.osm.social) - for francophone OpenStreetMap Community
* [chaos.social](https://chaos.social) - CCC related * [chaos.social](https://chaos.social) - CCC related
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* [eunivers.social](https://eunivers.social) - by Eunivers online edition * [eunivers.social](https://eunivers.social) - by Eunivers online edition
* [libretooth.gr](https://libretooth.gr) - by LibreOps, who contribute to (re-)decentralizing the net * [libretooth.gr](https://libretooth.gr) - by LibreOps, who contribute to (re-)decentralizing the net
#### [For techies](servers-for-techies) #### 🐧 [For techies](servers-for-techies)
* [infosec.exchange](https://infosec.exchange) - infosec and IT security discussions * [infosec.exchange](https://infosec.exchange) - infosec and IT security discussions
* [mastodon.technology](https://mastodon.technology) - for people interested in technology * [mastodon.technology](https://mastodon.technology) - for people interested in technology
* [fosstodon.org](https://fosstodon.org) - dedicated to Free and Open Source Software * [fosstodon.org](https://fosstodon.org) - dedicated to Free and Open Source Software
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* [calc.news](https://calc.news) - for the graphic calculator community, open to programmers and artists * [calc.news](https://calc.news) - for the graphic calculator community, open to programmers and artists
* [digipres.club](https://digipres.club) - conversations about digital preservation * [digipres.club](https://digipres.club) - conversations about digital preservation
#### [Programming](instances-for-programmers) #### 💻 [Programming](instances-for-programmers)
* [ruby.social](https://ruby.social) - for people interested in Ruby, Rails and related topics * [ruby.social](https://ruby.social) - for people interested in Ruby, Rails and related topics
* [phpc.social](https://phpc.social) - PHP community * [phpc.social](https://phpc.social) - PHP community
* [functional.cafe](https://functional.cafe) - for people interested in functional programming and languages * [functional.cafe](https://functional.cafe) - for people interested in functional programming and languages
* [social.csswg.org](https://social.csswg.org) - for anyone interested in CSS or general web development * [social.csswg.org](https://social.csswg.org) - for anyone interested in CSS or general web development
* [rust.coffeeandcode.com](https://rust.coffeeandcode.com) - instance description not set, it's in the name
#### [Gamedev](#gamedev) #### 🎮 [Gamedev](#gamedev)
* [mastodon.gamedev.place](https://mastodon.gamedev.place) - gamedev and related professions * [mastodon.gamedev.place](https://mastodon.gamedev.place) - gamedev and related professions
* [elekk.xyz](https://elekk.xyz) - by gamers, for gamers * [elekk.xyz](https://elekk.xyz) - by gamers, for gamers
* [gamemaking.social](https://gamemaking.social) - amateur videogame making: game writers, game players welcome * [gamemaking.social](https://gamemaking.social) - amateur videogame making: game writers, game players welcome
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* [unityjp-mastodon.tokyo](https://unityjp-mastodon.tokyo) - Unity Japan * [unityjp-mastodon.tokyo](https://unityjp-mastodon.tokyo) - Unity Japan
* [gameliberty.club](https://gameliberty.club) - mainly gaming / nerd instance * [gameliberty.club](https://gameliberty.club) - mainly gaming / nerd instance
#### [Game / Book / Show theme](#entertainment) #### 🎬 [Game / Book / Show theme](#entertainment)
* [mordor.social](https://mordor.social) - for orcs and trolls
* [startracks.club](https://startracks.club) - for fans of "The Star Tracks" and related shows, movies, books
* [tenforward.social](https://tenforward.social) - theme Star Trek * [tenforward.social](https://tenforward.social) - theme Star Trek
* [irakiratter.com](https://kirakiratter.com) - for Aikatsu fans * [irakiratter.com](https://kirakiratter.com) - for Aikatsu fans
* [donphan.social](https://donphan.social) - for Pokémon enthusiasts * [donphan.social](https://donphan.social) - for Pokémon enthusiasts
* [cmdr.social](https://cmdr.social) - dedicated to Elite: Dangerous * [cmdr.social](https://cmdr.social) - dedicated to Elite: Dangerous
#### [Humanities](#humanities) #### 🎨 [Humanities](#humanities)
* [umanities.one](https://humanities.one) * [umanities.one](https://humanities.one)
* [mastodon.art](https://mastodon.art) - for artists * [mastodon.art](https://mastodon.art) - for artists
* [artalley.porn](https://artalley.porn) - for artists and commissioners * [artalley.porn](https://artalley.porn) - for artists and commissioners
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* [expshift.com](https://expshift.com) - for creatives (place to share your art, music, movie reviews) * [expshift.com](https://expshift.com) - for creatives (place to share your art, music, movie reviews)
* [www.bookbeezhive.com](https://www.bookbeezhive.com) - for authors and their readers * [www.bookbeezhive.com](https://www.bookbeezhive.com) - for authors and their readers
#### [Sciences](#sciences) #### 💡 [Sciences](#sciences)
* [scholar.social](https://scholar.social) - for researchers, undergrads, journal editors, librarians, administrators * [scholar.social](https://scholar.social) - for researchers, undergrads, journal editors, librarians, administrators
* [scicomm.xyz](https://scicomm.xyz) - discussions for scientists and science enthusiasts * [scicomm.xyz](https://scicomm.xyz) - discussions for scientists and science enthusiasts
* [qoto.org](https://qoto.org) - for scholars in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) * [qoto.org](https://qoto.org) - for scholars in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
#### [Education](#education) #### 🎓 [Education](#education)
* [tusk.schoollibraries.net](https://tusk.schoollibraries.net) - helping educators improve the School Libraries Resource Network * [tusk.schoollibraries.net](https://tusk.schoollibraries.net) - helping educators improve the School Libraries Resource Network
#### [Religion](#religion) #### 💼 [Law](#law)
* [legal.social](https://legal.social) - instance for legal debate
#### 🙏 [Religion](#religion)
* [rcsocial.net](https://rcsocial.net) - for Catholics and those interested in Catholicism * [rcsocial.net](https://rcsocial.net) - for Catholics and those interested in Catholicism
* [ganesha.masto.host](https://ganesha.masto.host) - Dharma community (Buddhism, Yoga, Advaita, Hinduism, Tantra, Tao) * [ganesha.masto.host](https://ganesha.masto.host) - Dharma community (Buddhism, Yoga, Advaita, Hinduism, Tantra, Tao)
#### [Music](#music) #### 🎵 [Music](#music)
* [smusi.ch](https://smusi.ch) - for musicians, by musicians * [smusi.ch](https://smusi.ch) - for musicians, by musicians
* [metalhead.club](https://metalhead.club) - for metal friends * [metalhead.club](https://metalhead.club) - for metal friends
* [djs.social](https://djs.social) - by DJs for DJs * [djs.social](https://djs.social) - by DJs for DJs
* [koreadon.com](https://koreadon.com) - for K-POP music fans * [koreadon.com](https://koreadon.com) - for K-POP music fans
#### [Hobbies](#hobbies) #### 🔭 [Hobbies](#hobbies)
* [makestuff.club](https://makestuff.club) - for people that make stuff * [makestuff.club](https://makestuff.club) - for people that make stuff
* [scramble.city](https://scramble.city) - Transformers, super robots, mecha and related subjects * [scramble.city](https://scramble.city) - Transformers, super robots, mecha and related subjects
* [mhz.social](https://mhz.social) - for radio amateurs, DXers and anyone interested to geek out about radio * [mhz.social](https://mhz.social) - for radio amateurs, DXers and anyone interested to geek out about radio
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* [witchcraft.cafe](https://witchcraft.cafe) - for witches * [witchcraft.cafe](https://witchcraft.cafe) - for witches
* [witches.live](https://witches.live) - for witches * [witches.live](https://witches.live) - for witches
* [travel-friends.chat](https://travel-friends.chat) - for people who like to travel * [travel-friends.chat](https://travel-friends.chat) - for people who like to travel
* [worldtravel.photos](https://worldtravel.photos) - social space for travel
* [dallassports.fans](https://dallassports.fans) - for fans of Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, FC Dallas, and affiliates * [dallassports.fans](https://dallassports.fans) - for fans of Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, FC Dallas, and affiliates
* [mmorpg.social](https://mmorpg.social) - for those who love MMOs
* [walkers.social](https://walkers.social) - for those who like walking, trekking, hiking, camping, climbing, and other outdoor adventuring
#### [Language specific](#languages) #### 🎏 [Language specific](#languages)
* [polyglot.city](https://polyglot.city) - for polyglots, multilinguals, interested in languages and translating * [polyglot.city](https://polyglot.city) - for polyglots, multilinguals, interested in languages and translating
* [esperanto.masto.host](https://esperanto.masto.host) - for those interested in Esperanto * [esperanto.masto.host](https://esperanto.masto.host) - for those interested in Esperanto
* [tooot.im](https://tooot.im) - main instance language is Hebrew * [tooot.im](https://tooot.im) - main instance language is Hebrew
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* [toot.si](https://toot.si) - Slovenian (multilingual) instance * [toot.si](https://toot.si) - Slovenian (multilingual) instance
* [mastodontti.fi](https://mastodontti.fi) - Finnish (public toots should be in Finnish) * [mastodontti.fi](https://mastodontti.fi) - Finnish (public toots should be in Finnish)
* [mstdn.su](https://mstdn.su) - for Russian speaking users * [mstdn.su](https://mstdn.su) - for Russian speaking users
* [mastodonte.social](https://mastodonte.social) - for Spanish speakers
* [mastodon.sk](https://mastodon.sk) - for Slovak users
#### [Regional](#regional) #### [Regional](#regional)
* [mstdn.hu](https://mstdn.hu) - Hungary * [mstdn.hu](https://mstdn.hu) - Hungary
* [frei.social](https://frei.social) - Munich, Germany * [frei.social](https://frei.social) - Munich, Germany
* [mastodon.hamburg](https://mastodon.hamburg) - Hamburg, Germany
* [toot.koeln](https://toot.koeln) - Koeln, Germany (generalistic) * [toot.koeln](https://toot.koeln) - Koeln, Germany (generalistic)
* [ruhr.social](https://ruhr.social) - Ruhr area, Germany * [ruhr.social](https://ruhr.social) - Ruhr area, Germany
* [social.saarland](https://social.saarland) - Saarland, Germany * [social.saarland](https://social.saarland) - Saarland, Germany
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* [mastodon.me.uk](https://mastodon.me.uk) - UK tech community * [mastodon.me.uk](https://mastodon.me.uk) - UK tech community
* [kokomo.space](https://kokomo.space) - community of Kokomo city, Indiana, USA * [kokomo.space](https://kokomo.space) - community of Kokomo city, Indiana, USA
* [rva.party](https://rva.party) - Richmond, USA * [rva.party](https://rva.party) - Richmond, USA
* [txsocial.club](https://txsocial.club) - Texas, USA
* [polska.masto.host](https://polska.masto.host) - Poland * [polska.masto.host](https://polska.masto.host) - Poland
* [mastodon.nz](https://mastodon.nz) - New Zealand * [mastodon.nz](https://mastodon.nz) - New Zealand
* [mastodon.mg](https://mastodon.mg) - Madagascar * [mastodon.mg](https://mastodon.mg) - Madagascar
* [balkan.fedive.rs](https://balkan.fedive.rs) - the Balkans (generalistic) * [balkan.fedive.rs](https://balkan.fedive.rs) - the Balkans (generalistic)
* [mstdn.quebec.gq](https://mstdn.quebec.gq) - Quebec, Canada * [mstdn.quebec.gq](https://mstdn.quebec.gq) - Quebec, Canada
* [mastodon.uno](https://mastodon.uno) - Italy
* [mastodon.opencloud.lu](https://mastodon.opencloud.lu) - for Luxembourgish / European private and public organisations
#### [Political and social views](#political-and-social-views) #### 🔴 [Political and social views](#political-and-social-views)
* [todon.nl](https://todon.nl) - for leftists, socialists, anarchists, Marxists, social democrats, social liberals * [todon.nl](https://todon.nl) - for leftists, socialists, anarchists, Marxists, social democrats, social liberals
* [hispagatos.space](https://hispagatos.space)- for hackers, social anarchists, and anarchist hackers * [hispagatos.space](https://hispagatos.space)- for hackers, social anarchists, and anarchist hackers
* [anarchism.space](https://anarchism.space) - for social anarchists * [anarchism.space](https://anarchism.space) - for social anarchists
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* [campaign.openworlds.info](https://campaign.openworlds.info) - for campaigners and NGOs * [campaign.openworlds.info](https://campaign.openworlds.info) - for campaigners and NGOs
* [cheeky.red](https://cheeky.red) * [cheeky.red](https://cheeky.red)
#### [Ecology and animals](#ecology-and-animals) #### 🐰 [Ecology and animals](#ecology-and-animals)
* [mastodon.latransition.org](https://mastodon.latransition.org) - francophone movement for ecological transition * [mastodon.latransition.org](https://mastodon.latransition.org) - francophone movement for ecological transition
* [onerescue.org](https://onerescue.org) - for animal lovers, and dedicated to helping rescue animals in need * [onerescue.org](https://onerescue.org) - for animal lovers, and dedicated to helping rescue animals in need
* [donteatanimals.org](https://donteatanimals.org) - discussion of animal rights and veganism * [donteatanimals.org](https://donteatanimals.org) - discussion of animal rights and veganism
* [toot.cat](https://toot.cat) - instance for cats, the people who love them, and kindness in general * [toot.cat](https://toot.cat) - instance for cats, the people who love them, and kindness in general
* [pets-in.space](https://pets-in.space) - for animal lovers * [pets-in.space](https://pets-in.space) - for animal lovers
* [waterfowl.social](https://waterfowl.social) - for waterfowl lovers who keep ducks, geese, and other waterfowl as pets
#### [Safe spaces](#safe-spaces) #### 🌈 [Safe spaces](#safe-spaces)
* [queer.party](https://queer.party) - for queer folk and non-queer folk alike * [queer.party](https://queer.party) - for queer folk and non-queer folk alike
* [queer.town](https://queer.town) - space for queer people to be positive and have fun * [queer.town](https://queer.town) - space for queer people to be positive and have fun
* [social.wxcafe.net](https://social.wxcafe.net) - for social justice activists, LGBTQIA+ people * [social.wxcafe.net](https://social.wxcafe.net) - for social justice activists, LGBTQIA+ people
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* [deadinsi.de](https://deadinsi.de) - anti-fascist, LGBT friendly * [deadinsi.de](https://deadinsi.de) - anti-fascist, LGBT friendly
* [colorid.es](https://colorid.es)- LGBTQIA+ / queer instance primarily for Portuguese speakers * [colorid.es](https://colorid.es)- LGBTQIA+ / queer instance primarily for Portuguese speakers
* [pipou.academy](https://pipou.academy) - emphasis on kindness * [pipou.academy](https://pipou.academy) - emphasis on kindness
* [notbird.site](https://notbird.site)
#### [Fandoms](#fandoms) #### 👽 [Fandoms](#fandoms)
* [fandom.ink](https://fandom.ink) - for fans and fandoms of all types * [fandom.ink](https://fandom.ink) - for fans and fandoms of all types
* [monsterpit.net](https://monsterpit.net) - for monsters, strange creatures, and those who love them * [monsterpit.net](https://monsterpit.net) - for monsters, strange creatures, and those who love them
* [canislupus.im](https://canislupus.im) * [canislupus.im](https://canislupus.im)
* [vulpine.club](https://vulpine.club) - community for foxes, friends, and other furry (and non-furry) creatures * [vulpine.club](https://vulpine.club) - community for foxes, friends, and other furry (and non-furry) creatures
#### [Subcultures](#subcultures) #### 🐾 [Subcultures](#subcultures)
* [bark.house](https://bark.house) - open community of furries based in the UK
* [this.mouse.rocks](https://this.mouse.rocks) - furry instance for all the mouse adjacent folks who rock * [this.mouse.rocks](https://this.mouse.rocks) - furry instance for all the mouse adjacent folks who rock
* [furry.engineer](https://furry.engineer) - techies within the furry community * [furry.engineer](https://furry.engineer) - techies within the furry community
#### [Notable generalistic](#notable-generalistic) #### 🌏 [Notable generalistic](#notable-generalistic)
// *small-to-medium sized instances that will be happy to have new users* // *small-to-medium sized instances that will be happy to have new users*
* [venera.social](https://venera.social) - friendly humans are welcome
* [libertalia.world](https://libertalia.world) - named after a legendary colony forged by pirates
* [nerdculture.de](https://nerdculture.de) * [nerdculture.de](https://nerdculture.de)
* [social.libertalia.world](https://social.libertalia.world) * [social.libertalia.world](https://social.libertalia.world)
* [mastodon.earth](https://mastodon.earth) * [mastodon.earth](https://mastodon.earth)
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* [mstdn.fr](https://mstdn.fr) - by sysadmins, with a goal to provide robust experience for tens of thousands of users * [mstdn.fr](https://mstdn.fr) - by sysadmins, with a goal to provide robust experience for tens of thousands of users
* [scifi.fyi](https://scifi.fyi) - runs glitch-soc, a version of Mastodon with experimental new features * [scifi.fyi](https://scifi.fyi) - runs glitch-soc, a version of Mastodon with experimental new features
* [mstdn.gnous.eu](https://mstdn.gnous.eu) - instance francophone * [mstdn.gnous.eu](https://mstdn.gnous.eu) - instance francophone
* [social.tchncs.de](https://social.tchncs.de) - one of the oldest instances
#### [For people with a sense of self-irony](#for-people-with-a-sense-of-self-irony) #### 😸 [For people with a sense of self-irony](#for-people-with-a-sense-of-self-irony)
* [bibeogaem.zone](https://bibeogaem.zone) - for silly people who like funny swearing * [bibeogaem.zone](https://bibeogaem.zone) - for silly people who like funny swearing
* [ephemeral.glitch.social](https://ephemeral.glitch.social) - toots are ephemeral and disappear after a while * [ephemeral.glitch.social](https://ephemeral.glitch.social) - toots are ephemeral and disappear after a while
* [dolphin.town](https://dolphin.town) - instance where you can only say the letter 'e' * [dolphin.town](https://dolphin.town) - instance where you can only say the letter 'e'
* [botsin.space](https://botsin.space) - for bots * [botsin.space](https://botsin.space) - for bots
#### Disclaimer ## Disclaimer
Following instances skipped: closed registration *at the moment of checking*, running old code, description not understood due to language barrier or scarce description, long blocklists, experimental servers. `Following instances skipped`: closed registration *at the moment of checking*, running old code, theme / description not understood due to language barrier or scarce description, long blocklists, experimental servers.
#### ❌ [Closed registration / Invite only](closed-registration)
* [naos.crypto.church](https://naos.crypto.church) - powers of cryptography and cryptanalysis
* [bsd.network](https://bsd.network) - for *BSD users and devs
* [mastodon.cc](https://mastodon.cc) - for art
* [writing.exchange](https://writing.exchange) - community for poets, writers, bloggers
* [electro.social](https://electro.social) - for electronic music enthusiasts, and electro music makers
* [mastd.racing](https://mastd.racing) - dedicated to motosports
* [masto.pt](https://masto.pt) - for people speaking Portuguese
* [the.wired.sehol.se](https://the.wired.sehol.se) - for Hungarian speakers
* [ceilidh.space](https://ceilidh.space) - Scottish Gaelic (?)
* [bonn.social](https://bonn.social) - Bonn, Germany
* [toot.berlin](https://toot.berlin) - Berlin, Germany
* [ps.s10y.eu](https://ps.s10y.eu) - like-minded people in Brussels, Belgium
* [babelut.be](https://babelut.be) - Belgium
* [occitanie.social](https://occitanie.social) - Occitania
* [bne.social](https://bne.social) - Queensland, Australia
* [masto.donte.com.br](https://masto.donte.com.br) - Brazil
* [mspsocial.net](https://mspsocial.net) - Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
* [opensocial.africa](https://opensocial.africa) - for Africa, by Africans
* [insoumis.social](https://insoumis.social) - for comrades, combatants, fighters
* [anticapitalist.party](https://anticapitalist.party)
* [lgbt.io](https://lgbt.io) - for LGBT+ and allies
* [sleeping.town](https://sleeping.town) - for people who like to sleep
* [ociety.oftrolls.com](https://society.oftrolls.com) - mild trolling encouraged, but not required
* [dragon.style](https://dragon.style) - for dragons, and people who like dragons
* [equestria.social](https://equestria.social) - for pony fans
* [blimps.xyz](https://blimps.xyz) - for inflatable lovers and critters
Add your own themed instance via [merge request](https://gitlab.com/distributopia/masto-world-overview). If your server already has many users, it will be nice of you to let other servers grow, for a healthier decentralization. Add your own themed instance via [merge request](https://gitlab.com/distributopia/masto-world-overview). If your server already has many users, it will be nice of you to let other servers grow, for a healthier decentralization.
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## Other research links ## 🌟 Other research links
- [Friendica world overview](https://gitlab.com/distributopia/friendica-world-overview) - [Friendica world overview](https://gitlab.com/distributopia/friendica-world-overview)
- [Fediverse pirate servers](https://gitlab.com/distributopia/caramba) - [Fediverse pirate servers](https://gitlab.com/distributopia/caramba)
- [Mastodon server distribution](https://chaos.social/@leah/99837391793032137) research by Leah - [Mastodon server distribution](https://chaos.social/@leah/99837391793032137) research by Leah