Mastodon 4.4 Update: What’s New and Why It Matters
The Mastodon 4.4 update has officially rolled out, bringing several improvements to user profiles, list management, and a behind-the-scenes upgrade that prepares the network for the long-awaited quote post feature. If you’re wondering what’s new in Mastodon 4.4 or when you can expect quote posts, this breakdown covers everything you need to know. Mastodon’s decentralized structure means feature rollouts happen in phases, but version 4.4 is an important step forward for the platform’s usability and future features.
Improved Profiles in Mastodon 4.4 Update
One of the key enhancements in the Mastodon 4.4 update is the ability to feature hashtags on your profile. This allows users to showcase their most-used tags, making it easier for others to explore relevant content. Pinned posts are also getting a fresh look—while you can still pin up to five, they’ll now appear in a single, scrollable carousel. Mastodon also now tells you how many mutual follows you share with someone when viewing their profile, giving users better context during interactions.
Lists Get Easier to Manage
The update also streamlines the experience of managing lists. Whether you're building curated groups or managing followers, Mastodon 4.4 makes it easier than ever to add or remove accounts directly from profiles or your own follow/follower pages. This change makes the platform more user-friendly, especially for those using lists to follow specific communities or topics across the Fediverse.
Quote Posts Coming Soon to Mastodon
Perhaps the most anticipated feature teased in the Mastodon 4.4 update is quote posting. While you can’t quote posts just yet, this release includes the first phase of the system needed to support them. Since Mastodon runs on over 8,000 independent servers, adding new functionality like quote posts requires a two-step rollout. Version 4.4 enables users to view quote posts from other platforms, but the ability to create them will arrive in version 4.5.
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