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These apps are building Instagram alternatives on open protocols


Consumer demand for alternatives to Big Tech's social apps is heating up. Alternative social networks like Bluesky and Mastodon are gaining traction with

Similarly, many independent developers are also working on open, decentralized alternatives to Instagram, Meta’s flagship photo-sharing app with over 2 billion monthly active users. Image Credits: PixelfedThough not a new service, the photo-sharing site Pixelfed in January launched official mobile apps for iOS and Android. Designed to attract former Instagram users who want to connect over photos instead of viral content or Reels, the app features a familiar interface — including a tappable Stories section at the top.

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