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Use Mastodon’s official Android app to access the decentralized social network.
About mastodon-android
mastodon-android is the repository for the official Android app for Mastodon. It contains the app source code, and an APK is available from the Releases section. The app is intended for use with Mastodon servers, and compatibility with other server software is not ensured. Building the code requires JDK 17 or newer, and the project is released under the GPL-3.0 license.
Key features
- Connect to Mastodon servers with the official Android app
- Download the APK installer from the Releases section
- Build the app from source with JDK 17 or newer
- Submit code contributions through GitHub
- Translate the app through the Crowdin project
Best for: Android users on Mastodon servers and developers who want to inspect, build, or contribute to the official app.
Good for
- Source code is available under the GPL-3.0 license
- APK is available directly from the Releases section
- Translation contributions are supported through Crowdin
Watch out for
- Intended for Mastodon servers; compatibility with other server software is not ensured
- Interface changes require core team review and can take time
mastodon-android at a glance
- Category
- Social & Communities › Fediverse
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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mastodon-android FAQ
Can I use this app with non-Mastodon server software?
The app is intended for Mastodon servers, and compatibility with other server software is not ensured.
Where is the APK available?
An APK can be obtained from the Releases section.
What is needed to build the app from source?
You need JDK 17 or newer. You can import the project into Android Studio or run ./gradlew assembleRelease in the project directory.
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