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Pixelix

A mobile client for Pixelfed and Vernissage
New in version 5.2.2
- Add preference to enable/disable double tap to like
- Implement pinning of posts
- Show images and videos in private messages
- Add posts tab in search
- Upgrade navigation library
- Bug fixes
Pixelix is an open source client for the Fediverse photo sharing platforms Pixelfed and Vernissage.

- Material Design
- Multi-accounts support
- Dark and light theme
- Profile settings
- Home / local / global timelines
- Trending posts, trending hashtags, trending profiles
- Custom app icons
- Post templates
- Open source

Versions

Although APK downloads are available below to give you the choice, you should be aware that by installing that way you will not receive update notifications and it's a less secure way to download. We recommend that you install the F-Droid client and use that.

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  • Version 5.2.2 (49) suggested Added on Sep 22, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.daniebeler.pfpixelix.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 9.0 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 5.2.1
    - Bug fixes
  • Version 5.2.1 (48) - Added on Aug 31, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.daniebeler.pfpixelix.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 8.9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

  • New in version 5.2.0
    - Add Editor's choice tabs (Posts, Accounts)
    - Use full quality image on single post screen
    - Add default timeline tab setting
    - Bug fixes
  • Version 5.2.0 (47) - Added on Aug 31, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 8.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.daniebeler.pfpixelix.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 8.9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log