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Pixelfed
Photo sharing is the focus of Pixelfed, an open-source platform for decentralized social networking.
About Pixelfed
Pixelfed is an open-source photo-sharing platform for decentralized networking across the fediverse. It supports sharing casual and creative photography without algorithmic barriers, and instances can be self-hosted.
Docker Compose is the recommended self-hosting method as of September 2026, with non-Docker setup supported and an unofficial YunoHost package listed. It requires PHP 8.3 or newer and officially supports MySQL 9+ and MariaDB 11+, while PostgreSQL 14+ support is best-effort and not recommended.
Key features
- Share photos across the fediverse without algorithmic barriers
- Federate with other services using ActivityPub
- Self-host an instance using Docker Compose
- Install via unofficial YunoHost package
- Runs on PHP 8.3 to 8.5
- Stores data in MySQL 9+ or MariaDB 11+
Best for: People who want to share photos on a decentralized network they can self-host.
Good for
- Open-source code licensed under AGPL
- Self-hostable with maintained Docker Compose setup
- Federated sharing across the fediverse
Watch out for
- PostgreSQL 14+ support is best-effort and not recommended
- Requires recent PHP and database versions to run
Pixelfed at a glance
- Website
- github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Pixelfed FAQ
How can I host my own Pixelfed instance?
Docker Compose is recommended as of September 2026; non-Docker setup is supported and an unofficial YunoHost package is listed.
Which databases are supported?
MySQL 9+ and MariaDB 11+ are officially supported; PostgreSQL 14+ is best-effort and not recommended.
Which PHP versions are supported?
PHP 8.5 is recommended, with PHP 8.4 and 8.3 listed as supported.
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