Fluxer
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| Fluxer | |
|---|---|
 Logo used since 2026 | |
Screenshot  Fluxer on PC and mobile | |
| Original author | Hampus Kraft |
| Developer | Fluxer Platform AB |
| Release | January 1, 2026 |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, 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 and a equivalent to Discord's 'Nitro'. 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 (2026-02-24). "Fluxer : une alternative open source à Discord". JustGeek (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- 1 2 Rasool, Faisal (2026-03-01). "Discord is requiring ID verification: Here are 3 private alternatives you can use instead". How-To Geek. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- 1 2 "fluxerapp/fluxer". April 24, 2026 – via GitHub.
- ↑ Team, Fluxer. "Fluxer | Terms of Service". Fluxer. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
- ↑ Horsey, Julian (March 16, 2026). "Discord Alternatives Compared 2026 : Zulip, TeamSpeak, Matrix, Stoat, Fluxer & More".
- ↑ Kraft, Hampus (2026-01-26). "Roadmap 2026". Fluxer Blog. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ↑ "Discord Launches Teen-by-Default Settings Globally". discord.com. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
- ↑ fluxerapp/fluxer, Fluxer, 2026-03-08, retrieved 2026-03-08
- ↑ "Notice history - Fluxer - Status". fluxerstatus.com. 2026-03-08. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
- 1 2 "Plutonium". Fluxer. Retrieved 24 April 2026.