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Mastodon instances
Browse a directory of Mastodon instances; the supplied page provides no additional details about selection or listings.
About Mastodon instances
Mastodon instances is a directory page for browsing Mastodon servers, which are the individual communities that make up the Mastodon part of the fediverse. The page offers a searchable list with filters for language and user count. Each listed instance shows user, status and connection counts, along with allowed and prohibited content categories, and a link to visit the instance.
The source does not explain how instances are selected or listed, so the page's coverage and the basis for its listings cannot be confirmed from the page itself. Pricing is unknown.
Key features
- Filter instances by language from a long list of languages
- Set minimum and maximum user counts to narrow the list
- Search instances by keyword, with an advanced search mode
- Show user, status and connection counts for each instance
- List allowed and prohibited content categories for instances
- Go to an instance directly from its listing
Best for: People who want to compare Mastodon instances by language, size or content rules before choosing one to join.
Good for
- Lets visitors compare instances by language, user count and content categories in one place.
Watch out for
- The page does not explain how instances are selected or listed.
- The content categories are shown as labels without an explanation of how each rule is applied.
Mastodon instances at a glance
- Website
- instances.social/list
- Category
- Social & Communities › Fediverse
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Mastodon instances FAQ
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