Users use websites like Facebook, which is owned by Meta, and Instagram to receive trending material on their feeds. However, people have been fleeing from Twitter's home to the nearest alternative ever since the $44 billion acquisition agreement was finalized because of Elon Musk's rule over the social media platform. The CEO has been playing with his new toy, stirring up doubts and inquiries, over the last week.

Here are the top 5 open-source Twitter alternatives-

1. Koo

Users may get trending content on their feeds by using websites like Facebook and Instagram, both of which are owned by Meta. However, after the $44 billion acquisition transaction was finalized, users started emigrating from Twitter's headquarters to the closest alternative due to Elon Musk's control over the social media network.

2. Gab

Gab Social, an open-source social network powered by the Gab Platform, is a completely decentralized platform. The platform was established in 2016 by CEO Andrew Torba and CTO Ekrem Büyükkaya, who had previously collaborated at an advertising technology business called Automate Ads.

3. Cohost

Cohost is a social media site without ads. Similar to Twitter, Cohost's timeline for posts scrolls vertically. The business has stated that it will charge "a few dollars a month" and sell memberships that include new, improved services.

4. Tumblr

Tumblr, which was introduced in 2007, enables users to submit lengthy blog-style entries with content including images, videos, and GIFs. The platform offers comparable direct messaging features that enable users to speak with one another. Additionally, if necessary, users can disable the algorithmic suggestion mechanism.

5. Reddit

Even though Reddit does not require any introduction, it remains at the top. The platform's main component is a sizable collection of forums with subreddits where users may engage in conversation through memes, questions, and comments. Additionally, users will have the option of up- or downvoting comments and posts.