Mastodon

Name: Mastodon
Rating: 3.5502646 (9977 reviews)
Author: Mastodon

By: Mastodon App

Where conversations happen

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

2,689,108 ▲ 3.46K

Data as of 2026-09-07

Rating:

3.55 +12

(9,977)

Version:

2.13.3

Last updated: 2026-09-04

Ranking

#37,196 ▼ 11

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Mastodon is a decentralized social networking platform that offers a fresh alternative to traditional social media. With its chronological feed free from algorithms, ads, or clickbait, users can follow anyone across the fediverse and stay updated on worldwide happenings. The official Mastodon Android app is fast, beautiful, and user-friendly, empowering you to discover new voices, create posts with rich media like polls and videos, and customize your feed with filters and lists.

Built on an open protocol rather than a centralized platform, Mastodon allows seamless communication across various servers and fediverse platforms. Its non-profit nature ensures that the focus remains on a quality community experience rather than monetization. Whether you want to follow journalists, artists, or friends, join discussions, or host your own server, Mastodon offers a powerful, versatile, and open social experience.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Social Media Communication Open Source

By:

Mastodon

Downloads:

2,689,108 3.46K

Rating:

3.55

(9,977) 12 new ratings

Version:

2.13.3 Last updated: 2026-09-04

Version code:

190

Creation date:

2022-04-13

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
android.permission.VIBRATE Safe
org.joinmastodon.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE

Size:

3.66MB

Email:

he*****@joinmastodon.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-07

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 37,196 ▼ 11

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Developed by:

Mastodon

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.joinmastodon.android

Email:

he*****@joinmastodon.org

Website:

https://joinmastodon.org

User Reviews

Mastodon is praised for its decentralized, privacy-focused, ad-free model and open-source nature, and is seen as a strong alternative to Twitter with a calmer experience. However, reviewers report recurring login/authentication problems and slow or unreliable media loading. Overall sentiment is positive, but setup friction and media reliability are notable drawbacks.

Pros

Decentralized and federated with a privacy-first, ad-free experience.
Open-source, community-driven microblogging platform.
Viewed as a calmer, more privacy-respecting alternative to X/Twitter.

Cons

Login/authentication friction: invite codes, unsafe Android warnings, trust/certification errors, and difficulties switching accounts.
Media loading and performance issues: media sometimes doesn’t appear or loads slowly.

Recent reviews

Doesn't work, every time I try to create an account it says forbidden and too many requests, or I have to apply again after the confirmation email. Unusable.

Vi*****, 2026-08-31

This app is absolutely garbage on Android. It just leaves you on that damn spinning circle while trying to join. Seriously, how retrograde can an app be at this point? Disgraceful.