textlog – A quiet, text-only microblogging platform, open-source, no JS

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textlog is an open-source, text-only microblogging platform where users write and share short notes limited to 500 characters, follow people and hashtags, and participate in conversations. Built with no JavaScript, it removes engagement mechanics like likes, karma points, and follower counts that typically drive social media behavior. Designed for writers and people seeking straightforward communication, textlog prioritizes simplicity and intentional interaction over performance-driven posting.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

The quieter social microblogging platform.

textlog is a simple social text log: write short notes, follow people and hashtags, and join conversations without turning every thought into a performance. Notes are limited to 500 characters. The constraint keeps them quick to write and read, making room for one thought at a time. textlog is built around words: notes, people, hashtags, and conversations. It is intentionally small, straightforward, and easy to follow. There are no likes, karma points, follower or following counts, or timestamps to bias what you read or influence what you choose to say. There are no engagement tricks or pressure to build an audience. Your profile and notes are public. Joining is free, and you can download…from textlog.cc

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