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WAKE UP EVERYONE we got a new masto.nyc banner that just dropped- Halloween edition! 🎃
Credit as always goes to @MK (now on the fediverse!) for the awesome work!
Edited 97d ago
mastoadmin
We just released #Mastodon 4.4.1, a small patch release fixing a few issues with 4.4.0.
We recommend to install this version instead of 4.4.0 when you update your server.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on our GitHub release page: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.4.1
As a bit of a different one, I have just had an e-mail from Nick who founded and setup #MedMastodon after I offered to take over the site following it's short notice closure just before the new year, he has come back now to confirm he's happy for me to take on the running the maintenance of the site and has looped in the team from Masto.Host to progress this.
I'm hoping that means we can get the site back up and running in the not too distant future and I'll look to get it migrated over to the same infrastructure that we use for MastodonApp.UK and Universeodon.com to hopefully give some better flexibility for growth and benefit from the existing work and scale in place.
I'll keep folks updated as and when I hear more and as we progress getting the site back online.
We just released Mastodon 4.4.2, 4.3.10, and 4.2.23.
These versions all contain some internal Ruby dependency updates for security. Version 4.4.2 also includes some fixes, primarily for user interface issues.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub releases page. #mastoadmin
Have any Mastodon administrators managed to migrate their server to a different physical machine without significant downtime? Considering this by spinning up a replica and multiple web servers, and then switching over the databases... if that's possible. #MastoAdmin
The first beta release of Mastodon 4.5.0 is ready for testing!
Quote posts are finally here, as well as automated fetching of remote replies and a lot of other improvements.
For server moderators, there is also a way to block registrations based on keywords appearing in usernames.
Please test it out and provide feedback 💬
If all goes well, we plan to release the final 4.5.0 version within the next 3 weeks.
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.0-beta.1
Updated my test mastodon instance to 4.5.0-beta-1
Lessons learned:
* Ruby Version update must use the exact command listed in the upgrade docs.
* UPDATE: Read replies, it works! ~~Tangerine Theme isn't 4.5 compatible, so removed it.~~
* UPDATE: Read replies! ~~Had to run this to reset every user to default theme. (SCARY)~~
```
User.find_each do |user|
next if user.settings['theme'] == 'default'
user.settings['theme'] = 'default'
user.save
end
```
Edited 84d ago
The 2025 Social Web Trust & Safety Needs Assessment Report is now available.
Volunteer moderators are burning out. Spam is rising. Legal threats are growing.
The 2025 Report reveals where things stand, and what must change.
Read it now: https://about.iftas.org/2026/01/08/the-2025-social-web-trust-safety-report-is-here/
#TrustAndSafety #Moderation #FediAdmin #MastoAdmin #Moderators #FediMods #MastoMods
A new @iftas report brings insights from fediverse moderators, administrators, and community managers: worsening mod-to-user ratio, spam, burnout, lack of tools.
"Moderators are the backbone of a safer social web – but most are unpaid, under-supported, and under constant strain. If we want a future for decentralised platforms that respects user agency, civil speech, and community autonomy, we need to support the infrastructure that keeps it safe."
https://about.iftas.org/2026/01/08/the-2025-social-web-trust-safety-report-is-here/
We just released Mastodon 4.4.8 and the second 4.5.0 beta release.
These versions fix a security issue allowing quote controls to be bypassed.
Full release notes and update instructions are available on the GitHub release page.
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.4.8
https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.0-beta.2
Just a note for some of the other #MastoAdmin 's out there - On Universeodon.com we've seen a huge number of reports for an account due to it being a new account with no posts and a very large follower / following count.
As far as I can currently see and based on the info provided when they requested an account it's migrating from another instance. As far as I can see the account is in fact legitimate but we will keep an eye as I appreciate it is "Weird" having a 0 post account with thousands of followers / following relationships all of a sudden.
If anyone does see anything weird with any of the accounts on the instances please do report it as it is appreciated. I can't directly reply to these reports so didn't want folks to think it had been entirely ignored!
CC #Fediblock
Time to bust a Fediverse myth: asking people to boost your post does NOT create any connections to your server.
All that boosting a post does is boost that post, it does not have any effect at all on how your server federates.
For methods that actually work, I've done a guide on making your account and posts more visible:
➡️ https://fedi.tips/how-do-i-get-more-followers-on-mastodon-and-the-fediverse
I've also done a guide on all the things that help your server see more of the Fediverse:
➡️ https://fedi.tips/using-relays-to-quickly-expand-a-servers-view-of-the-fediverse
The third release candidate for Mastodon 4.5 is ready!
It addresses UX concerns regarding quotes and post privacy, now warning when you quote someone in a followers-only post, and preventing quotes in Private Mentions.
It also includes a few other bugfixes.
We are planning to release the final 4.5.0 version tomorrow, so please test this release candidate if you can!
Full release notes and update instructions are available on our GitHub release page: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.0-rc.3
We’re happy to announce that Mastodon 4.5 is now ready for prime time! Quote posts, async fetching of replies, server timeline visibility settings, more moderation tools, and lots and lots of other tweaks and improvements.
Announcement on our blog: https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2025/11/mastodon-4.5/
Full release notes and update instructions are available on our GitHub release page: https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/releases/tag/v4.5.0