Pixelfed Launches Kickstarter: Building Ethical Social Networks for Everyone

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We're thrilled to announce that our Kickstarter campaign has already reached 157% of its initial goal! But we're not stopping there - we're aiming for $1 million to build a full-time team dedicated to developing the future of ethical social networking.

After the incredible success of our Pixelfed mobile app launch - climbing higher than Facebook and Telegram in App Store rankings - we're scaling up. With over 200,000 accounts on pixelfed.social alone, we need your support to build the infrastructure and team that will take Pixelfed to the next level.

App Store screenshot showing Pixelfed app in 6th position
Pixelfed in 6th place in the Social Networking category

Our Vision

We're building social platforms that put people first:

  • No ads or algorithmic manipulation
  • No tracking or data harvesting
  • Pure photography and authentic connections
  • Powered by ActivityPub and the Fediverse

What We're Building

The Pixelfed ecosystem includes:

  • Pixelfed: Our flagship photo-sharing platform, challenging Instagram with a focus on photography and authentic expression
  • Loops: A forthcoming video platform built on the same ethical principles
  • Sup: Private messaging that respects your privacy
  • Pubkit: Essential ActivityPub tools for developers building the future of the Fediverse

Campaign Goals

Your support will help us:

  • Accelerate development on Pixelfed (Web, Apple iOS and Android)
  • Accelerate development on Loops (Web, Apple iOS and Android)
  • Plan development on Sup (Apple iOS and Android)
  • Expand the moderation, security, privacy and safety platforms
  • Get Pixelfed/Loops/Sup translated into multiple languages

With stretch goals including:

  • Full time development
  • Hire additional developers
  • Build a cloud/CDN platform for the Fediverse
  • Register Pixelfed Foundation as a legal entity

Join the Movement

The Kickstarter launched on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025. Your support will help shape a future where social networking respects privacy, values freedom, and prioritizes safety.

The future is federated – be part of it.

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"More Privacy, More Safety. More Variety. Building alternatives to the biggest apps in the world."

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