Fediway brings algorithmic feeds to Mastodon.
https://github.com/fediway/fediway
(Found it on Reddit. Haven't tried it yet.)
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#FediAlgo v1.1.19 is deployed. Minor bugfixes and improvements to the customizable timeline algorithm / filtering system for your Mastodon feed.
* Link: https://michelcrypt4d4mus.github.io/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed/
* Code: https://github.com/michelcrypt4d4mus/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed
* Video of FediAlgo in action (slightly out of date): https://universeodon.com/@cryptadamist/114395249311910522
#activitypub #algorithm #algorithmicFeed #algorithmicTimeline #Fedi #FediTips #FediTools #Fediverse #Feed #FOSS #GoToSocial #hashtag #hashtags #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #MastodonApi #mastohelp #mastojs #nodejs #nod #opensource #socialmedia #SocialWeb #timeline #TL #typescript #webdev
A #SysAdmin / #MastoAdmin Question for folks
Has anyone used mikrotik hardware in anger / in production?
I've had enough now of my Unifi gear causing problems, this is the second gateway I've purchased which exhibits these random lock-ups / crashes and I'm very much over it so am looking at alternatives and mikrotik continues to be one that looks sensible.
Just curious if anyone has much experience using it hands on?
Updated my test mastodon instance, listodon.com, to v4.5.6 and updated TangerineUI to a nice lagoon theme for the default.
I had some slowness during this upgrade, I'm not sure why. At one point I thought it was completely stalled but it finally completed.
We just released Mastodon 4.4.4, 4.3.12, and 4.2.25.
These versions contain a few bugfixes, notably related to quote posts display in 4.4.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.
📊 Global Mastodon Statistics Update
📅 Data Period: 2026-05-16
🕒 Posted at: 2026-05-16 12:00 UTC
🌐 Network Totals:
• Servers: 8,013
• Total Users: 10,066,818
• Active Users: 748,660 (7.4%)
📈 Growth (Last 24h):
• -236,249 New Users
🔥 Trending Today:
#HikingMoviesOrPlays #BreakfastTVshows #Caturday #FensterFreitag #あ行の後にキスしよをつける
We just released Mastodon 4.4.5, 4.3.13, and 4.2.26.
These versions contain a few bugfixes, notably related to quote posts display in 4.4.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.
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#FediAlgo (the customizable timeline algorithm / filtering system for your Mastodon feed) v1.2.2 is deployed now. Has a switch that makes sure any #hashtags / users / etc. that you follow are displayed as filter options even if they don't meet the minimum number of recent toots threshold.
Also a bunch of bug fixes and small improvements.
* Try it here: https://michelcrypt4d4mus.github.io/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed/
* Code: https://github.com/michelcrypt4d4mus/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed
* Video of FediAlgo in action (slightly outdated): https://universeodon.com/@cryptadamist/114395249311910522
#activitypub #algorithm #algorithmicFeed #algorithmicTimeline #Fedi #FediTips #FediTools #Fediverse #Feed #FOSS #GoToSocial #hashtag #hashtags #javascript #MastoAdmin #Mastodon #MastodonApi #mastohelp #mastojs #node #nodejs #opensource #socialmedia #SocialWeb #timeline #TL #typescript #webdev
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- Are you the admin on a public Fediverse server which has sign-ups open?
- Would you like your server listed on https://fedi.garden ?
- Is your server compatible with all seven points at https://fedi.garden/about-this-site ?
If so, please message me 🙂
(NOTE: It can be Mastodon or it can be other types of Fediverse server such as PeerTube, GoToSocial, Pixelfed etc.)
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We are planning to release new Mastodon security updates for versions 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and nightly this Monday, Jul 27, at around 14:00 UTC.
It solves two major security issues.
We encourage server administrators to plan for an update in the hours following the release to ensure their instance is protected. These versions will not require database migrations.
Okay, I think #Universeodon should now be up, running and stable. There were a couple of bits I missed when I had deployed everything ready for the DB migration so we ran into some issues where we just got crushed with load and the server couldn't handle it properly.
It has flagged some other issues that I wasn't expecting when it comes to capacity and load but those are things I should be able to solve in due course and as part of moving MastodonAppUK over.
Mastodon's moderation could be greatly improved by a system to automatically flag posts containing certain words, phrases or links.
It would allow admins to instantly see problematic content (abuse, spam, etc) without having to wait for reports from users. It doesn't have to automatically take action, just flag it.
There's an existing issue in Mastodon's Github. If you are comfortable using Github, give it a thumbs up if you want this feature: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/issues/21306
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WAKE UP EVERYONE we got a new masto.nyc banner that just dropped- Halloween edition! 🎃
Credit as always goes to @MK (now on the fediverse!) for the awesome work!
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We just released #Mastodon 4.4.1, a small patch release fixing a few issues with 4.4.0.
We recommend to install this version instead of 4.4.0 when you update your server.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on our GitHub release page: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.4.1
As a bit of a different one, I have just had an e-mail from Nick who founded and setup #MedMastodon after I offered to take over the site following it's short notice closure just before the new year, he has come back now to confirm he's happy for me to take on the running the maintenance of the site and has looped in the team from Masto.Host to progress this.
I'm hoping that means we can get the site back up and running in the not too distant future and I'll look to get it migrated over to the same infrastructure that we use for MastodonApp.UK and Universeodon.com to hopefully give some better flexibility for growth and benefit from the existing work and scale in place.
I'll keep folks updated as and when I hear more and as we progress getting the site back online.
We just released Mastodon 4.4.2, 4.3.10, and 4.2.23.
These versions all contain some internal Ruby dependency updates for security. Version 4.4.2 also includes some fixes, primarily for user interface issues.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page. #mastoadmin
Have any Mastodon administrators managed to migrate their server to a different physical machine without significant downtime? Considering this by spinning up a replica and multiple web servers, and then switching over the databases... if that's possible. #MastoAdmin
The first beta release of Mastodon 4.5.0 is ready for testing!
Quote posts are finally here, as well as automated fetching of remote replies and a lot of other improvements.
For server moderators, there is also a way to block registrations based on keywords appearing in usernames.
Please test it out and provide feedback 💬
If all goes well, we plan to release the final 4.5.0 version within the next 3 weeks.
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.0-beta.1
Updated my test mastodon instance to 4.5.0-beta-1
Lessons learned:
* Ruby Version update must use the exact command listed in the upgrade docs.
* UPDATE: Read replies, it works! ~~Tangerine Theme isn't 4.5 compatible, so removed it.~~
* UPDATE: Read replies! ~~Had to run this to reset every user to default theme. (SCARY)~~
```
User.find_each do |user|
next if user.settings['theme'] == 'default'
user.settings['theme'] = 'default'
user.save
end
```
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The 2025 Social Web Trust & Safety Needs Assessment Report is now available.
Volunteer moderators are burning out. Spam is rising. Legal threats are growing.
The 2025 Report reveals where things stand, and what must change.
Read it now: https://about.iftas.org/2026/01/08/the-2025-social-web-trust-safety-report-is-here/
#TrustAndSafety #Moderation #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #Moderators #FediMods #MastoMods
A new @iftas report brings insights from fediverse moderators, administrators, and community managers: worsening mod-to-user ratio, spam, burnout, lack of tools.
"Moderators are the backbone of a safer social web – but most are unpaid, under-supported, and under constant strain. If we want a future for decentralised platforms that respects user agency, civil speech, and community autonomy, we need to support the infrastructure that keeps it safe."
https://about.iftas.org/2026/01/08/the-2025-social-web-trust-safety-report-is-here/
We just released Mastodon 4.4.8 and the second 4.5.0 beta release.
These versions fix a security issue allowing quote controls to be bypassed.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub release page.
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.4.8
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.0-beta.2
Just a note for some of the other #MastoAdmin 's out there - On Universeodon.com we've seen a huge number of reports for an account due to it being a new account with no posts and a very large follower / following count.
As far as I can currently see and based on the info provided when they requested an account it's migrating from another instance. As far as I can see the account is in fact legitimate but we will keep an eye as I appreciate it is "Weird" having a 0 post account with thousands of followers / following relationships all of a sudden.
If anyone does see anything weird with any of the accounts on the instances please do report it as it is appreciated. I can't directly reply to these reports so didn't want folks to think it had been entirely ignored!
CC #Fediblock
We just released Mastodon 4.5.8, 4.4.15, and 4.3.21.
These versions contain various bug fixes, including fixes for medium severity security issues.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page.
v4.6.4