Twitter alternatives like Mastadon see downloads plunge

Jan 9 2023 by Business Insider

 
Elon Musk and a Twitter logo are seen in this illustration photo in Warsaw, Poland on 30 November, 2022.

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Elon Musk's chaotic reign at Twitter proved a huge boost to smaller rivals. Usage of several Twitter alternatives has surged in recent months. With tricky user interfaces, security issues, and uneven beta launches, success could be fleeting.

Never before have there been so many possible alternatives to Twitter, even if none seem to be anywhere close to a real...

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