Software:Fluxer
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| Original author(s) | Hampus Kraft |
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| Developer(s) | Fluxer Platform AB |
| Initial release | January 1, 2026 |
| Repository | github |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, Linux, web browsers |
| Type | VoIP communications, Instant messaging |
| License | AGPLv3 |
| Website | fluxer |
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, andfederation is on its roadmap.[2][6]
History
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]
References
- ↑ Benjamin (2026-02-24). "Fluxer : une alternative open source à Discord" (in fr-FR). https://www.justgeek.fr/fluxer-alternative-open-source-discord-146914/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Rasool, Faisal (2026-03-01). "Discord is requiring ID verification: Here are 3 private alternatives you can use instead" (in en). https://www.howtogeek.com/discord-will-soon-require-id-verification-here-are-alternatives-you-can-use-instead-of-discord/.
- ↑ https://github.com/fluxerapp/fluxer
- ↑ Team, Fluxer. "Fluxer | Terms of Service" (in en-US). https://fluxer.app/terms.
- ↑ https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/discord-alternatives-self-hosted/
- ↑ Kraft, Hampus (2026-01-26). "Roadmap 2026" (in en). https://blog.fluxer.app/roadmap-2026/.
- ↑ "Discord Launches Teen-by-Default Settings Globally" (in en). https://discord.com/press-releases/discord-launches-teen-by-default-settings-globally.
- ↑ fluxerapp/fluxer, Fluxer, 2026-03-08, https://github.com/fluxerapp/fluxer, retrieved 2026-03-08
- ↑ "Notice history - Fluxer - Status" (in en). 2026-03-08. https://fluxerstatus.com/history/1.
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