Mastodon Hashtag Feed Empty: Why Posts Are Not Appearing

You open a hashtag feed in Mastodon and see no posts or only old content. This problem affects both the web interface and mobile apps. The empty feed is usually caused by federation delays, local instance moderation, or incorrect hashtag formatting. This article explains the technical reasons behind empty hashtag feeds and provides step-by-step fixes … Read more

Mastodon Hashtag Trending Algorithm: How Topics Get Promoted

Mastodon displays trending hashtags on the Explore page, but the way topics get promoted differs from Twitter or Facebook. You might have noticed that some hashtags appear in Trending while others never show up, even if they seem popular in your local timeline. This happens because Mastodon uses a decentralized algorithm that filters trending content … Read more

How to Opt Out of Your Posts Appearing in Mastodon Trends

Mastodon trends highlight popular hashtags, posts, and links in the Explore tab. These trends are computed algorithmically based on engagement signals like boosts, favorites, and replies. If you do not want your public posts to be considered for trending, you can enable a privacy flag that tells the server to exclude your content. This article … Read more