# FediAct

> Simplifies interactions on other Mastodon instances than your own. Visit https://github.com/lartsch/FediAct for more.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fediact](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fediact)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fediact`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** @lartsch@infosec.exchange
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 351
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 4.57 / 5 (21 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.9.8.7
- **Last updated:** 2022-12-29
- **First published:** 2022-11-22
- **Size:** 61 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fediact/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/lartsch/FediAct](https://github.com/lartsch/FediAct)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fediact/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fediact/privacy/)

## Description

FediAct is a Chrome and Firefox extension designed to simplify interactions like following and posting across different Mastodon instances. It processes all data locally on your machine, ensuring privacy and speed during your Mastodon experience. Although currently outdated and not actively maintained, FediAct remains a helpful tool for federated social networking enthusiasts.

For the latest features, setup instructions, and usage notes, visit the [FediAct GitHub repository](https://github.com/lartsch/FediAct). If you find this extension useful, consider supporting the creator through donations.

## Rankings

- #6,142 — Overall
- #338 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #93 — fact
- #96 — setup
- #114 — dial
- #150 — media

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `alarms`
- `tabs`
- `https://*/*`
- `http://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users appreciate FediAct for its straightforward functionality, reliability, and ease of use for interacting with Mastodon and the Fediverse. It is favored over competing extensions that have issues such as improper redirects or lack of open-source availability. Overall, the add-on performs exactly as expected without complications.

### Pros

- Does exactly what it's meant to do without issues
- Works perfectly and is very handy for interacting with Mastodon/Fediverse
- Preferred over similar add-ons due to better reliability and open-source nature
- Simple and fuss-free to use

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fediact)