What is the Fediverse?

The Fediverse, also known as the social web, is a network of independent social platforms connected by the open standard protocol ActivityPub.

Users on a participating platform can follow their friends or interesting people on any other platform on the network — liking, commenting, sharing and posting together.

The Fediverse feels like one, big, integrated social network where you can find all your friends.

Why use it?

  • You can create a home on the social web and stay connected to people you care about, no matter where they are.
  • You can meet new people who share your interests.
  • There are fun, interesting applications to try.
  • You can choose a home network that aligns with your values.
  • You can choose how you pay for your service.
  • You have more control over your privacy and data.
  • It’s more resistant to censorship.
  • You own your followers and can move to another provider without losing them.
  • It’s not controlled by any one person or company.

How do I get on the Fediverse?

There’s no one way to get on the Fediverse — there are a lot of different projects and products that support it. Here are some common ways to get started with a personal account on the Fediverse:

How can I enable Fediverse support in my own software?

ActivityPub is the protocol that social platforms implement to let their users to connect to the Fediverse. It is an open, royalty-free standard provided by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). To learn more about ActivityPub: