Pixelfed

Decentralised photo-sharing app with chronological feeds and no AI features listed

Last verified: 26 Oct 2026

AI check

No generative AI features found. Checked 26 Oct 2026 (pixelfed.org features + README)

Label	No generative AI features found
Checked	26 Oct 2026
Plan or version checked	pixelfed.org features + README
Evidence	pixelfed.org · github.com/pixelfed/pixelfed
Re-check due	24 Jan 2027

The features list (albums, comments, DMs, stories, chronological feeds) has no AI features. The project doesn't accept AI-generated contributions. We read the maker's own pages; we didn't install the app for this check.

Apps change, so Pixelfed may add AI features after our check. Report a change · What we count as generative AI

Pixelfed is a free, open-source, decentralised photo and video sharing platform with albums, stories and chronological feeds.

Checked alternative to

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In collections

Labelled “No generative AI features found”

Details

Pricing model	See vendor site for pricing
Platforms	Web, Android, iOS
Category	Messaging and social
Website	pixelfed.org

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