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Toot.community Mastodon instance to shut down permanently by October 2026
Key points
- Toot.community will close permanently on October 28, 2026.
- The decision is final, and the server will not be transferred.
- Reasons include moderation burden, user conflicts, and financial costs.
- New registrations are closed; existing users have three months to migrate.
Toot.community Announces Permanent Closure
The Mastodon instance toot.community is scheduled to shut down permanently on October 28, 2026. The operator stated that this decision is final and the server will not be handed over to another party.
Reasons for Shutdown
The primary reasons cited for the closure include the increasing stress of moderation, dealing with spam, bots, technical issues, abuse reports, and user conflicts. The operator noted that many conversations on social media have become hostile or confrontational, leading to a disproportionate amount of time and energy spent on conflict resolution. Additionally, the instance has faced financial challenges, with donations no longer covering operational costs, leaving the operator to shoulder most expenses.
User Migration and Data
New registrations for toot.community are now closed. The server will remain online until the shutdown date, giving existing users three months to find an alternative Mastodon or Fediverse server and migrate their accounts. Users are advised that while followers can be moved, old posts and uploaded media cannot be transferred and should be downloaded as an archive if desired.
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Reporting from
The Mastodon instance toot.community will permanently close on October 28, 2026, due to increasing moderation stress, user conflicts, and financial unsustainability. This shutdown impacts its users who will need to migrate their accounts to other Fediverse servers.