You are aware that the default Mastodon interface has a tab called "trending"?
(You might need to enable it first under "Preferences > Appearance > Discovery".)
this post was submitted on 17 Mar 2026
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is it global trending or personal feed? thanks
It's global trending. Which I find unfortunate, because it basically defeats a purpose of thematic servers. For example I'm on Polish server, full of people taking in Polish, but I see only global trends which are not at all in Polish 🫤
There are local feeds as well.
but these do not work like "trending", right? They are chronologic?
Follow more ppl and hastags
doesn't that make the situation worse with a busier feed??
You'll find more of what you like too
"more" is not the keyword here.. "condensed" is what I'm looking for. I dont think you understand my point
I see, sorry i can't help you
It exists! https://github.com/michelcrypt4d4mus/fedialgo_demo_app_foryoufeed
Not sure if this is what you found already, you should be able to log in to your usual instance then use it in the same browser without sending anyone your credentials. Or self host if you prefer.
Different software can do this in a less privacy invasive way.
NodeBB has "popular" filters that show you what is generating discussion (per day, week, month, etc.)
I searched for nodebb.. it is just forum hosting?
@ntn888@lemmy.ml yep, it's a forum you can self host.
https://github.com/nodebb/nodebb
Or join activitypub.space (but that one is geared toward fediverse developers)
it doesn't look like it's federated.. let alone linked to mastodon?
I'm talking to you from it right now 🤨
Okay I'll give it a look thanks
There is a client called phanpy which (I believe) provides custom recommendation algorithms, but I never tried it myself. Those who use swear by it.
A better solution would be to get used to an algorithm-free feed. Having "sensational" BS blasted at you at all times is addictive, shortens your attention span, and is the reason Mastodon didn't go for those algorithms.
hmm I see, I think I'll just try sticking. It must be working, the environment is much nicer than the other social media.. but the thought that I have to read all those posts..