Pixelfed
Explore and Share beautiful photos and videos.
Daniel Supernault · com.pixelfed
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.7.0 (441072)
- Updated
- Nov 22, 2025 (11 months ago)
- APK size
- 35.7 MB
- Requires
- Android 7.0+ (API 24)
- CPU support
- x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Social (app)
- Listed since
- Jan 16, 2025 (at least)
- Permissions
- 33 (5 sensitive)
- Website
- pixelfed.org
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
Pixelfed is an app by Daniel Supernault in the Social category, listed since at least January 2025. It includes native code for x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
It asks for 33 permissions, 5 of them sensitive, including camera, record audio and approximate location.
What's new in v1.7.0
- Add Ephemeral Stories feature
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Discover a refreshing way to share and enjoy photos with Pixelfed for Android – the privacy-focused, ad-free social platform.
Dive into a world where your moments shine without distractions. Pixelfed offers a beautifully simple interface designed to showcase your photography in a clutter-free environment.
Connect with a community that values creativity and privacy; explore stunning visuals from around the globe without worrying about hidden algorithms or intrusive ads.
With Pixelfed, you control your online presence, thanks to robust privacy settings and a commitment to open-source values. Join Pixelfed today and be part of the next generation of photo sharing.
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 22, 2025.
- Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature under review Nov 22, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Nov 22, 2025
- Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)10:92:7A:F3:5D:59:2F:38:72:E0:6B:FC:DA:52:9F:1B:96:A0:9C:8B
- File MD5ded88f03bd01e69fd23a535ad7366df1
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (33)
Pixelfed requests 33 permissions, 5 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
- Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.pixelfed.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
- Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
- Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
- Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
- Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Camera android.hardware.camera
- Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
- Location android.hardware.location
- Microphone android.hardware.microphone
- Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
- Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi
Pixelfed APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the Pixelfed APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ded88f03bd01e69fd23a535ad7366df1.
