Mastodon Launches Collections Feature to Compete With Bluesky Starter Packs
Mastodon is launching a new feature called Collections in the next few weeks. The feature lets users create and share lists of up to 25 accounts worth following, similar to Bluesky's popular Starter Packs.
Mastodon, the alternative social media platform, announced it will roll out Collections within the next few weeks. The feature works like Bluesky's Starter Packs, allowing users to create curated lists of accounts for others to follow.
Each Collection can include up to 25 accounts. Users can browse existing Collections or create their own themed lists, making it easier for newcomers to discover content creators, experts, or communities they might enjoy.
The move shows Mastodon responding to competition from Bluesky, which has grown rapidly partly due to features like Starter Packs that help new users get started. Mastodon is built on ActivityPub, a different technical system than Bluesky, but both platforms offer alternatives to X (formerly Twitter).
Unlike some features, Mastodon's Collections will include an opt-out option, letting users choose whether they want to appear in other people's curated lists. This addresses privacy concerns that some users have raised about being included in lists without permission.
This makes it easier for new users to find interesting people to follow on Mastodon, which has been harder to navigate than other social media sites. It shows how social media platforms are copying each other's best features to keep users happy.
Mastodon will release Collections in the coming weeks. Watch for user adoption rates and whether other social platforms copy this feature.
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