After Elon Musk made a controversial purchase of Twitter almost two months ago, it seems that another microblogging site has taken advantage of the situation.
Mastodon, an open-source alternative to Twitter, has gained traction when it comes to the number of its active users. From a mere 300,000, the user base immediately jumped to 2.5 million in just a month.
Is it time to say goodbye to Twitter and explore a new substitute for it?
Mastodon Sees Increase in the Number of Users
Based on a report by the Mashable, Mastodon creator Eugen Rochko noticed a sudden influx of users who have been using the app for the past months.
Between October and November, Mastodon saw that from 300,000 monthly active users, the number increased to 2.5 million. Most notably, more influencers and other personalities are testing the water with this app.
Considering that Mastodon is not that well-known compared to Twitter, it's interesting to see that the platform is booming. The recent growth of users from hundreds to millions is a clear sign that more users are flocking to it after the chaotic Twitter takeover.
Just a few days after Elon Musk bought the platform, Mastodon said that around 655,000 users have transferred to them. At one point, there was a time when new users also joined the bandwagon.
Mastodon posted an impressive number in November that's why the company has high hopes that it can sustain the momentum. With the continuous suspension of the accounts of notable people including journalists and bloggers, it's expected that users will continue exploring Mastodon in search of a new taste and user-friendly environment.
Meanwhile, 9to5Mac reports that Twitter started banning users who link their accounts to other social media platforms such as Mastodon and Instagram.
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Is Mastodon the Best Twitter Alternative?
Only a few people know that the Mastodon has been around for many years. Actually, it was first launched six years ago, but the most common users are those who are from the tech industry.
Now, the Mastodon is slowly gaining popularity as various people use it daily for a thrill.
While the exponential growth of Mastodon users continues, it still won't be near to what Twitter has achieved so far. It might take some time before it catches up to the social media giant.
Still, it's great to see how Mastodon manages to thrive despite the presence of other more popular social media platforms at present.
For those who are curious about Mastodon, you can check this link to get started. Make sure to create your account first and it won't take you 10 minutes to do that. Then, you can now sign in to your registered email address on the app.
