Fluxer
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| Fluxer | |
|---|---|
| Logo used since 2026 | |
| Original author | Hampus Kraft |
| Developer | Fluxer Platform AB |
| Initial release | January 1, 2026; 5 months ago (2026年01月01日) |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, Linux, web browsers |
| Type | VoIP communications, Instant messaging |
| License | AGPLv3 |
| Website | fluxer |
| Repository | github |
Fluxer is a free and open source instant messaging app and VoIP social media platform. It was created independently by Swedish student Hampus Kraft and released to the public in early January 2026.[1] It is seen widely as an alternative to Discord, gaining popularity following its age verification policy changes.[2] [3] Although the service is freemium, it does not require a subscription for most features, and the platform promises not to sell user data or use it for generative artificial intelligence.[4] [5]
Fluxer has self-hosting, and federation is on its roadmap.[2] [6]
History
[edit ]The app was released in early January 2026 in hopes of competing with Discord. By late February of the same year, there was a sharp rise in new accounts, following Discord's announcement of a new age verification policy.[7]
In March 2026, Fluxer has reached 125,000 users on its primary server.[8] After it quickly gained popularity in February 2026, the software experienced major outages due to massive user influx, server overload and migration of the backend infrastructure.[9]
Plutonium
[edit ]The Plutonium Subscription serves as a paid premium plan. It offers a wider range of tools such as high upload size of files and raised limits, however only applies to the official Fluxer instance,[10] and third-party hosts are not affected and can set their own limits and tiers.[3]
Server operators may optionally buy the Operator Pass, getting additional support, however it is not necessary to operate a Fluxer server.[10]
References
[edit ]- ^ Benjamin (2026年02月24日). "Fluxer : une alternative open source à Discord". JustGeek (in French). Retrieved 2026年02月26日.
- ^ a b Rasool, Faisal (2026年03月01日). "Discord is requiring ID verification: Here are 3 private alternatives you can use instead". How-To Geek. Retrieved 2026年03月05日.
- ^ a b "fluxerapp/fluxer". April 24, 2026 – via GitHub.
- ^ Team, Fluxer. "Fluxer | Terms of Service". Fluxer. Retrieved 2026年03月05日.
- ^ Horsey, Julian (March 16, 2026). "Discord Alternatives Compared 2026 : Zulip, TeamSpeak, Matrix, Stoat, Fluxer & More".
- ^ Kraft, Hampus (2026年01月26日). "Roadmap 2026". Fluxer Blog. Retrieved 2026年02月26日.
- ^ "Discord Launches Teen-by-Default Settings Globally". discord.com. Retrieved 2026年03月08日.
- ^ fluxerapp/fluxer, Fluxer, 2026年03月08日, retrieved 2026年03月08日
- ^ "Notice history - Fluxer - Status". fluxerstatus.com. 2026年03月08日. Retrieved 2026年03月08日.
- ^ a b "Plutonium". Fluxer. Retrieved 24 April 2026.