# Fread (open-source social media client)

> Fread is a free, open-source social media client for Android. A fediverse microblogging client supporting Mastodon, Bluesky, and RSS. It has 401 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

Fread is a fediverse microblogging client that supports Mastodon, Bluesky, and RSS. With Fread, you can seamlessly access all three platforms within a single app. It delivers a consistent microblogging experience while preserving the unique features of each network. Most importantly, Fread allows you to create unified feeds that blend content across different protocols, breaking down barriers and strengthening decentralization. On top of that, Fread is designed with a focus on beautiful, comfortable UI/UX, offering a smooth and enjoyable experience.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/0xZhangKe/Fread |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 401 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/com.zhangke.fread/ (package com.zhangke.fread) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zhangke.fread |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | https://fread.xyz |
| Official | no |
| Category | Social & Fediverse clients |
| Latest release | 1.10.0 (Sep 4, 2026) |
| Last commit | Sep 28, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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