Privacy-Focused Social Platforms
Social Networking Apps
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Switch to decentralized or privacy-oriented social networks to avoid surveillance by mainstream platforms. These platforms prioritize user privacy, making it harder for authorities to monitor your social connections and activities.
Recommended Solutions
BlueSky
ServiceBluesky is a decentralized microblogging social networking service primarily operated by Bluesky Social, PBC.
Difficulty:
very_easy
Learning Curve:
easy
Setup Time:
5 minutes
Cost:
Free
Supported Platforms:
Android
iOS
Browser
Strengths:
- Decentralized architecture built on the Authenticated Transfer (AT) Protocol gives users greater control over their data.
- User-centric algorithmic control for personalized content feeds.
- Open-Source development.
Limitations:
- No support for direct messaging.
- No support for video uploads.
- No support for and gif uploads.
- Content moderation issues.
Mastodon
ServiceDecentralized Twitter alternative.
Difficulty:
medium
Learning Curve:
hard
Setup Time:
30 minutes
Cost:
Free
Supported Platforms:
Android
iOS
Browser
Strengths:
- Decentralized, open-source.
Limitations:
- Smaller user base.
MeWe
ServiceSocial media platform with no ads or tracking.
Difficulty:
easy
Learning Curve:
easy
Setup Time:
30 minutes
Cost:
Free
Supported Platforms:
Android
iOS
Browser
Strengths:
- No ads, privacy-focused.
Limitations:
- Paid features.
Diaspora
ServiceDecentralized social network.
Difficulty:
medium
Learning Curve:
hard
Setup Time:
1 hours
Cost:
Free
Supported Platforms:
Linux
Strengths:
- Open-source, decentralized.
Limitations:
- Less user-friendly.