Twitter alternatives: Six options if you're leaving – and one to help if you're sticking around

It’s a chaotic time to be on Twitter.The beginning of Elon Musk’s tenure has not gone smoothly – mass lay-offs, new features disappearing as quickly as they debut, advertisers putting spending on hold, and even a threat of bankruptcy. As its future becomes increasingly uncertain, people are looking for somewhere new. Google searches for “how to delete Twitter” have shot up, while queries about other platforms have grown even more.Here are some of those proving of interest, and a trick to help those who are sticking with Twitter for now.Mastodon Despite launching six years ago, searches for Mastodon have never been as high as they are right now, with search traffic up almost 400% in November.Familiar-looking profile pages, follower and following counts, timelines and hashtags should no doubt help Twitter leavers feel right at home.The key difference is that it is decentralised rather than a singular platform like Twitter, with millions of users spread across independent communities rather than all being in the same place.The onboarding can be a little complicated compared to mainstream platforms – so it may be worth reading our full explainer to get up to speed before jumping in. Read more:Everything you need to know about
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