Popular instances


The table of all the instances I could discover was getting huge and taking an eternity to load so I decided to make a smaller list. It would be nice to have some meaningful measure to use but all I could come up with was number of users so that's what I've used. Maybe in future I'll change this to some measure of activity.
If there is a link on the instance name then it might take you to the instance's local timeline (although it's probably only reliable for Mastodon instances running 4.0 or better). Due to the width of the table it won't display on something that doesn't have much screen real estate.
You should be able to click on the column heading to get the table sorted on that column. Expect weirdness though.
 
Instance Register Software Site/Staff
Language		 Translation Max Characters Poll options Registered Users Active Users Posts /User/Day
101010.pl101010.pl czyli najstarszy polski serwer Mastodon. Posiadamy wpisy do 2048 znaków.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled204847,9091,124
(14.2%)		0.52
alive.bar你好，欢迎使用 alive.bar 社交媒体实例。 alive.bar 仅仅是一个服务器位于美国的网站，它使用了「长毛象（Mastodon）」服务。Openmastodon 3.5.8EnglishUnknown50011629,3745,046
(17.2%)		0.60
aus.socialWelcome to thundertoot! A Mastodon Instance for the People.Openmastodon 4.1.0EnglishEnabled1500424,3064,925
(20.3%)		0.51
berlin.socialAlles rund um, über, aus & für BerlinOpenmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled50042,6431,086
(41.1%)		0.52
bgme.me一个中文长毛象(Mastodon)实例。Openmastodon 4.1.2~bgme中文 (China)None16384123,3881,410
(41.6%)		3.42
bookwyrm.socialBookWyrm's flagship instance: Talk about books, track your reading, and find out what your friends are reading, on your own terms.Openbookwyrm 0.6.3EnglishUnknown9,9171,149
(11.6%)		0.69
botsin.spaceA Mastodon instance for bots and bot allies.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone50047,8802,401
(30.5%)		9.61
brighteon.socialThe Pro-liberty Social NetworkOpenbrighteon 3.4.6EnglishUnknown50,4971,393
(2.8%)		1.04
c.imC.IM is a general, mainly English-speaking Mastodon instance.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled50002063,1287,151
(11.3%)		0.25
chaos.socialchaos.social – a Fediverse instance for & by the Chaos communityOpenmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone500410,9635,739
(52.3%)		0.78
daystorm.netz.orgCongratulations, you reached the end of the Fediverse. Do not proceed further, this is a research instance for testing only. Block me if you can.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone500421,022,000
(51100000.0%)		0.00
det.socialMastodon Server des Unterhaltungsfernsehen Ehrenfeld zum dezentralen Diskurs. Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone500417,5995,550
(31.5%)		0.17
diaspora-fr.orgOpendiaspora 1.0.0-dev-pd3c3bf77Unknown45,0231,296
(2.9%)		0.13
fedibird.com様々な目的に使える、日本の汎用マストドンサーバーです。安定した利用環境と、多数の独自機能を提供しています。fedibird 0.1日本語Unknown5601029,8209,630
(32.3%)		1.63
fediverse.blogWelcome to fediverse.blog, your home for blogging in the fediverse and on the web! Decentralized, open-source and free. Get all your blogs here for free. Register and start blogging now! Now registration is stopped. NOTE: Currently, registration is restricted. Contact [admin](https://bookwor.ms/@KitaitiMakoto) to create account.Closedplume 0.7.3-devUnknown20,1560.00
fosstodon.orgFosstodon is an English speaking Mastodon instance that is open to anyone who is interested in technology; particularly free & open source software.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500458,35515,308
(26.2%)		0.20
framapiaf.orgUn service Mastodon fourni par l'association d’éducation populaire Framasoft.Openmastodon 4.1.1FrançaisNone500410,7931,540
(14.3%)		0.62
gc2.jpGC2はYouTubeやTwitterといった既存のSNSより言論の自由を尊重したSNSです。Openmastodon 3.5.3EnglishUnknown5004100,06414,487
(14.5%)		0.09
hachyderm.ioHachyderm is a safe space, LGBTQIA+ and BLM, primarily comprised of tech industry professionals world wide. Note that many non-user account types have restrictions - please see our About page.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone500447,34214,670
(31.0%)		0.24
home.socialHosted fully redundant in Germany. Committed to speed & availability. For people who want to be excellent to each other. English and German. Operated for the community by Rottmann Ventures GmbH.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500436,6095,910
(16.1%)		0.04
infosec.exchangeA Mastodon instance for info/cyber security-minded people. Openmastodon 4.1.1+glitchEnglishEnabled110001054,39317,723
(32.6%)		0.19
ioc.exchangeINDICATORS OF COMPROMISE (IOC) InfoSec Community within the Fediverse. Newbies, experts, gurus - Everyone is Welcome! Instance is supposed to be fast and secure.Openmastodon 4.1.0EnglishNone1024426,0333,816
(14.7%)		0.09
kolektiva.socialKolektiva is an anti-colonial anarchist collective that offers federated social media to anarchist collectives and individuals in the fediverse. For the social movements and liberation!Openmastodon 4.1.1EnglishEnabled10000436,0286,914
(19.2%)		0.49
loforo.comLoforo.com is a fast, friendly and free microblog service that supports ActivityPub and Mastodon.Openmastodon 4.0.2EnglishNone800431,11010,178
(32.7%)		0.45
love.alicecomplex.comA server, for mew.mastodon 3.4.1EnglishUnknown50009,9047,454
(75.3%)		0.20
m.cmx.im长毛象中文站是一个开放、友好、有爱的社区。长毛象中文站主题为喵、汪、各种动物、社交、科技、编程及生活。我们欢迎友好、热情、乐于分享的朋友，无论你的兴趣点是什么。Openmastodon 4.1.2中文 (China)None10002039,1019,909
(25.3%)		0.44
mamot.frMamot.fr est un serveur Mastodon francophone, géré par La Quadrature du Net.Openmastodon 4.1.1EnglishNone500438,4553,030
(7.9%)		0.47
mas.toHello! mas.to is a fast, up-to-date and fun Mastodon server.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled5004159,40524,980
(15.7%)		0.24
masto.aiA general Mastodon server for all languages.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500469,3137,325
(10.6%)		0.41
masto.esBienvenidos a masto.es, el mayor servidor de Mastodon para hispanohablantes de temática general.Openmastodon 4.1.2EspañolEnabled10002019,9593,216
(16.1%)		0.22
masto.nuGeneral purpose Mastodon server. All languages are welcome but English, Dutch and Spanish are preferred.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone500420,6152,432
(11.8%)		0.05
mastodon-japan.netこちらはMastodon Japan Server、日本居住および日本語話者向けの汎用サーバーです。 ただし日本国外居住者及び非日本語話者を除外するものではありません。ルール（利用規約）をご確認の上で平和に遊ぼう。Openmastodon 4.1.2日本語Enabled50042,9151,556
(53.4%)		1.79
mastodon.artMastodon.ART — Your friendly home on the fediverse for all things creative, all on a platform that is community-owned and ad-free. NO CRYPTOART / NFTs ALLOWED.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500431,8276,093
(19.1%)		0.56
mastodon.auNo description because we couldn't make up our minds and went fishing instead 😆Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled2000425,9313,396
(13.1%)		0.29
mastodon.bida.imUn'istanza mastodon antifascista prevalentemente italofona con base a Bologna - <a href="https://mastodon.bida.im/about/more#italiano" target="_blank">Manifesto</a> - <a href="https://mastodon.bida.im/about/more#policy-it" target="_blank">Cosa non si può fare qui</a> <br /><br />An antifa mostly-italian speaking mastodon istance based in Bologna - <a href="https://mastodon.bida.im/about/more#english" target="_blank">About us</a> - <a href="https://mastodon.bida.im/about/more#policy-en" target="_blank">What you can't do here</a><br /><br />Tech stuff provided by <a href="https://bida.im" target="_blank">Collettivo Bida</a>Openmastodon 3.5.2EnglishUnknown840420,3901,561
(7.7%)		0.21
mastodon.cloudEveryone is welcome as long as you follow our code of conduct! Thank you. Mastodon.cloud is maintained by Sujitech, LLC. Openmastodon 4.1.1EnglishNone5004256,0019,195
(3.6%)		0.35
mastodon.com.trmastodon.com.tr, genel amaçlı ilk Türkçe Mastodon sunucusudur.Openmastodon 4.1.2TürkçeNone500418,9292,257
(11.9%)		0.11
mastodon.gamedev.placeMastodon server focused on game development and related topics.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone500425,4697,242
(28.4%)		0.21
mastodon.ieIrish Mastodon - run from Ireland, we welcome all who respect the community rules and members.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone500420,3654,025
(19.8%)		0.31
mastodon.nlMastodon voor de Nederlandse community - door de Nederlandse communityOpenmastodon 4.0.2EnglishNone500438,8837,996
(20.6%)		0.41
mastodon.nuMastodon.nu är den största servern i Norden och är öppen för alla. Den drivs ideellt på ett professionellt vis och med 100% förnybar energi. Välkommen! Velkommen! Tervetuloa! Velkominn!Openmastodon 4.1.2SvenskaEnabled500416,1893,295
(20.4%)		0.20
mastodon.onlineA newer server operated by the Mastodon gGmbH non-profitOpenmastodon 4.1.2+nightly-20230523EnglishEnabled5004177,80023,925
(13.5%)		0.35
mastodon.scotA server intended for (but not limited to) users in Scotland or who identify as Scottish.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500428,5095,537
(19.4%)		0.24
mastodon.sdf.org"I appreciate SDF but it's a general-purpose server and the name doesn't make it obvious that it's about art." - Eugen RochkoOpenmastodon 4.0.2EnglishNone500472,6088,495
(11.7%)		0.27
mastodon.socialThe original server operated by the Mastodon gGmbH non-profitOpenmastodon 4.1.2+nightly-20230523EnglishEnabled50041,153,525216,737
(18.8%)		0.28
mastodon.topMastodon.top est une instance francophone stable, régulièrement mise à jour et accessible à tous hébergée par VirtuBoxOpenmastodon 4.1.2FrançaisNone500450,9814,345
(8.5%)		0.16
mastodon.unoMastodon.Uno è la prima comunità generalista italiana. Con oltre 65.000 iscritti è il più grande nodo Mastodon italiano. Openmastodon 4.1.2ItalianoEnabled500467,36210,083
(15.0%)		0.10
mastodon.worldGeneric Mastodon server for anyone to use.Openmastodon 4.1.2+nightly-20230517EnglishEnabled5004164,06732,446
(19.8%)		0.19
mastodon.xyzA Mastodon instance, open to everyone, but mainly English and French speaking.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone500427,6022,589
(9.4%)		0.22
mastodonapp.ukUK Hosted and Managed Mastodon Instance. General communal space for discussion, everyone welcome!Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone500471,28511,756
(16.5%)		0.38
mastodontech.deOffen für alle (über 16) und bereitgestellt von Markus'BlogOpenmastodon 4.1.2DeutschEnabled500416,4733,698
(22.4%)		0.12
mastouille.frMastouille est une instance Mastodon durable, ouverte, et hébergée en France.Openmastodon 4.1.2FrançaisEnabled500420,5203,251
(15.8%)
mathstodon.xyzA Mastodon instance for maths people. We have LaTeX rendering in the web interface!Openmastodon 4.1.0EnglishEnabled1729414,3913,396
(23.6%)		0.60
meow.socialThis instance run by Tiwy57, Nomaxice, Deki, Blur and Roy is focused around the furry fandom and is open to all fluffies and scalies!Openmastodon 4.1.1EnglishEnabled500411,3763,040
(26.7%)		0.33
mindly.socialMindly.Social is an English speaking, friendly Mastodon instance created for people who want to use their brains and their hearts to make social networking more social. 🧠💖Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500435,4194,370
(12.3%)		0.43
misskey.ioMisskey.io は、地球で生まれた分散マイクロブログSNSです。Fediverse（様々なSNSで構成される宇宙）の中に存在するため、他のSNSと相互に繋がっています。 <br> 暫し都会の喧騒から離れて、新しいインターネットにダイブしてみませんか。<br> <br> <strong>現在、新規登録時に利用できないユーザー名で登録しようとするとメール認証をした後に失敗する不具合が確認されています。お手数ですが、「始める」を押す前にユーザー名の下に「利用できます」と表示されていることをご確認ください。</strong><br> <br> <a href="https://go.misskey.io/support" target="_blank">お問い合わせはこちら<br>https://go.misskey.io/support</a><br> <br> <br> Powered by MisskeyOpenmisskey 13.12.2日本語, English, 中文, 한국어, Français, DeutschUnknown3000183,0560.61
misskey.yukineko.me「他人の目を気にせずに思ったことをつぶやける」をコンセプトにした、隠れ家のようなサーバーです。 GTL・LTLが無効化されているほか、独自機能が実装されています。Openmisskey 13.12.2-kakurega.1.17.0Unknown30004,0880.87
mstdn.caA community for Canadians, First nations, Metis, and Inuit Peoples of the great white north.Openmastodon 4.1.2+glitchEnglishEnabled500534,2806,700
(19.5%)		0.50
mstdn.jpMastodon日本鯖です． よろしくお願いいたします。 (Maintained by Sujitech, LLC)Openmastodon 4.1.1EnglishNone5004351,23932,693
(9.3%)		0.76
mstdn.partyMastodon Party is a general-purpose Mastodon instance, welcome to the fediverse!Openmastodon 4.1.0EnglishEnabled500449,0396,354
(13.0%)		0.21
mstdn.socialA general-purpose Mastodon server with a 500 character limit. All languages are welcome.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled5004197,84633,067
(16.7%)
mycrowd.caA great place for our crowd or your crowd to hang out and share.Openakkoma 3.9.2-developEnglishUnknown5000201124,056
(3621.4%)
newsie.socialA premium Mastodon server for news and current events. A large, ad-free, well-moderated community that's fast, secure, & up-to-date. All welcome! [Operated by Honeytree Technologies]Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500420,9023,191
(15.3%)		0.29
noagendasocial.comOpenmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone50049,8324,472
(45.5%)
norden.socialMoin! Dies ist eine Mastodon Instanz für Nordlichter, Schnacker und was sonst noch so aus dem Norden kommt. Folge dem Leuchtturm.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500412,6314,931
(39.0%)		0.52
nrw.socialWir sind eine freundliche Mastodon Instanz aus Nordrhein-Westfalen. Ob NRW'ler oder NRW-Sympathifanten, jeder ist hier willkommen.Openmastodon 4.1.2DeutschEnabled500417,7475,172
(29.1%)		0.26
o3o.ca欢迎来到o3o(嘟站)！这是一个泛话题社区，无论你的兴趣是什么，你都可以自由地通过发布“嘟嘟”来吐槽一切、摸鱼扯皮。 本社区由位于加拿大的 O3O.Foundation 项目运营。我们相信由社会组织运营基本通讯软件和设施是必要的，它们不应被控制在大型企业和政府手中。Openmastodon 4.1.2中文 (China)None5002517,0504,640
(27.2%)		1.37
octodon.socialqueer anarchist communist cyber pirate shipOpenmastodon 4.1.2+glitchEnglishNone2222812,1991,034
(8.5%)		1.19
ohai.socialohai.social is a fast, secure and up-to-date Mastodon server where everyone is welcome. Join us!Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500438,2635,156
(13.5%)		0.30
paper.wfWrite freely on Paper.wf 在紙上自由書寫 (Welcome to the following languages: Deutsche, English, Español, français, Português, عربى, 简体中文, 正體中文, 日本語, 한국어, etc..)Openwritefreely 0.13.1Unknown12,1453,470
(28.6%)		0.02
pawoo.netOpenmastodon 3.3.3EnglishUnknown871,64554,454
(6.2%)		0.35
personaljournal.caA site for anyone to create their own blog/journal, either public or privateOpenwritefreely 0.13.0Unknown12,8983,948
(30.6%)		0.02
piaille.frPiaille.fr est un serveur mastodon public francophone accessible à toutes et à tous. Openmastodon 4.1.0FrançaisEnabled500423,6927,635
(32.2%)		0.23
pixelfed.deA welcoming instance for allOpenpixelfed 0.11.8EnglishUnknown1000424,4422,054
(8.4%)		5.27
pixelfed.socialThe original Pixelfed instance, operated by the main developer @dansupOpenpixelfed 0.11.8EnglishUnknown2000478,6644,677
(5.9%)		4.38
planet.moe서브컬쳐 향유자들을 위한 한국어 마스토돈 인스턴스, 플래닛이에요.Openmastodon 4.1.2한국어None500415,1693,327
(21.9%)		0.46
pravda.me«Вот скажи мне, американец, в чём сила? Разве в деньгах? Вот и брат говорит, что в деньгах. У тебя много денег, и чего? Я вот думаю, что сила в правде: у кого Правда, тот и сильнее» (с) Данила Багров.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone50004142,790103,535
(72.5%)		0.02
qoto.orgQOTO: Question Others to Teach Ourselves<br/> An inclusive, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_freedom">Academic Freedom</a>, instance<br/> All cultures welcome.<br/> Hate speech and harassment strictly forbidden.<br/>Openmastodon 3.2.1EnglishUnknown6553526,0972,182
(8.4%)		0.42
ravenation.clubravenation.club is an instance for all the ravers in the universe. Anyone who listens to electronic music (or not) is welcome. Operated by https://cgnfs.deOpenmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500423,3882,294
(9.8%)		0.11
respublicae.euA Mastodon forum for the discussion of European Union matters. Not run by the EU.Closedmastodon 3.5.3EnglishUnknown50041,5911,235
(77.6%)		2.32
sfba.socialA Mastodon instance for the San Francisco Bay Area. Come on in and join us!Openmastodon 4.1.1EnglishEnabled1024437,9206,288
(16.6%)		0.43
social.tchncs.deOpenmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled500420,6174,204
(20.4%)		0.48
social.vivaldi.netVivaldi Social is part of the Mastodon network and is hosted in Iceland by the makers of Vivaldi Browser. Everyone is welcome to join.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone500430,9436,763
(21.9%)		0.33
sueden.socialEine Community für alle, die sich dem Süden hingezogen fühlen. Wir können alles außer Hochdeutsch.Openmastodon 4.1.2DeutschEnabled500414,2634,122
(28.9%)		0.15
tech.lgbtThis Mastodon instance is for tech workers, academics, students, furries, and others interested in tech who are LGBTQIA+ or Allies. All are welcome to join us!Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone1024411,3043,932
(34.8%)		1.17
techhub.socialA hub primarily for passionate technologists, but everyone is welcomeOpenmastodon 4.1.2EnglishEnabled1000476,49113,192
(17.2%)		0.18
theblower.auDo you need to sort it out? Get on The Blower, a public social network site that's part of a global federation! Give it a go! You don't have to be Australian to post here, but it helps.Openmastodon 4.1.0EnglishEnabled1000415,1341,205
(8.0%)		0.40
thu.closed.socialOpenmastodon 4.1.2+glitch+closedsocial中文 (China)None32102015,6417,020
(44.9%)		0.01
tkz.oneLa comunidad Mastodon más grande en Español para gamers, otakus y geeks. Libre de toxicidad. Contenido de anime, manga, videojuegos, tecnología, comics, literatura, cine... ¡Únete a la familia!Openmastodon 4.1.0EspañolEnabled5000424,3302,168
(8.9%)		0.25
toot.communityWe're a generic, free-for-all Mastodon instance hosted in The Netherlands. We're welcoming to all that seek a place of enjoyment online while being excellent to each other.Openmastodon 4.1.2+nightly-20230523EnglishEnabled500429,8184,894
(16.4%)		0.33
troet.cafeHallo im troet.cafe! Dies ist die derzeit größte deutschsprachige Mastodon Instanz zum tröten, neue Leute kennenlernen, sich auszutauschen und Spaß zu haben.Openmastodon 4.1.2DeutschEnabled500439,96412,255
(30.7%)		0.41
trollian.spaceThis instance requires approval for accounts, please wait or join the discord if you want to be approved faster! https://discord.gg/S9QXqFn Notice: If you have log-in issues, join our Discord and DM ARK#1987 with your account name. We are undergoing issues with our emailing system, but have a work-around! Please note anyone not in the server may be regarded as spam, so please join it first. If your account is fine, but you cannot post, remember to set your typing quirk! Trollian is a Homestuck-themed mastodon instance, have a look! Openmastodon 3.2.0EnglishUnknown4201,175
(279.8%)		0.74
trpger.us<b>TRPGプレイヤー用のMisskey</b><br> 自由に使って下さい。日本の法律は守ってね。<br> //メール認証は"trpger@ooyaclub.work"で送信。<br> 個人が趣味でやってます。不具合出したらごめんね。<br> 新規登録後24時間はローカルタイムラインに発言できないよ<br> <a href="https://trpger.us/@asami">@asami@trpger.us</a>Openmisskey 13.12.2Unknown50006,5621.78
twingyeo.krTwingyeo(트잉여)는 주식회사 팀언스테이블러즈에서 운영하는 한국어 사용자를 위한 Mastodon 인스턴스입니다.Openmastodon 4.1.2+twvariantEnglishNone500418,8802,608
(13.8%)		0.67
universeodon.comBe one with the #fediverse. Join millions of humans building, creating, and collaborating on Mastodon Social Network.Openmastodon 4.2.0EnglishEnabled1000474,08611,227
(15.2%)		0.46
wandering.shopThe Wandering Shop is an instance initially geared for the science fiction and fantasy community, but open to anyone. Our local timeline should have the feel of a coffee shop at a good convention.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone50043,5191,471
(41.8%)		1.36
wxw.moe一个 泛ACGN 实例，讨论主题不限 ~Openmastodon 3.5.5~wxwEnglishUnknown200001621,4624,154
(19.4%)		2.25
zirk.usLiterature, philosophy, film, music, culture, politics, history, architecture: join the circus of the arts and humanities! For readers, writers, academics or anyone wanting to follow the conversation.Openmastodon 4.1.2EnglishNone50045,2031,617
(31.1%)		0.67
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