The community for independent voices on the internet
More content. More readers. Together.
Why Plankton?
Every independent web article you write, every blog post, every newsletter is a small masterpiece—but in the battle against the toxic algorithms of platforms and content theft by AI chats, agents, and co-pilots, many remain invisible.
Independent content struggles against overwhelming odds on the internet: algorithmic feeds, toxic platforms, superficial uniformity. We support free publications, independent of platform dictates. And best of all, you remain completely autonomous.
with a system that focuses on cooperation rather than competition."
Greater reach
through shared visibility
Readers find you –
not the feed
Community
instead of competition
Data protection compliant
& ad-free
Was ist Plankton?
Plankton is the community for all online publishers and content creators with a stance who make each other visible—without advertising, algorithms, or platform advertising funds. Through the automatically integrated previews of other content, readers are guided from blog to blog, from website to newsletter—instead of getting lost in the vastness of the internet and on platforms.
The preview teasers appear seamlessly in the design of your own blog or website, it can be individually controlled, and provides fresh content without additional editorial effort. This creates a vibrant ecosystem of independent voices that give each other visibility—without the pressure to like, without click costs, but with maximum relevance.
with visibility, control, and a real audience.”
Sample teasers from plankton.social network
Voices from the network
Frank
Blogger I iHeartBerlin
“We used to be colleagues. Now we compete on Facebook and Instagram with cat videos and advertisements—and ultimately against each other.”
plankton.social in 3 steps
How it works
#1 Link to your own website or blog
easy & safe
#2 Share content
as short teasers on other free media
#3 Win readers
directly and without detours via social feeds
Mission & Values
For diversity.
For freedom of expression.
For a better internet.
We believe in independent content, in exchange rather than algorithms, and in the idea that everyone has a voice that should be heard. No advertising. No bullshit. Just attitude.
We fight for digital diversity, freedom of expression, and against the platformization of the internet. With every article shared and every new voice, our vision grows: a free, independent, people-friendly internet.
Permanently free of charge
Strengthening democracy
Decentralized & independent
Help independent content GAIN VISIBILITY.
Support
The use of Plankton is and will remain free. We don’t pay investors – we pay for servers, support, and software. Every amount counts, even small ones. With your support, you enable:
- stable operation without advertising and data sharing
- strengthening of the open web as an alternative to tech monopolies
- new features for better visibility
- new users and growth of the network
Pay what you can:
We also appreciate your support in any form:
With your time
Support Plankton with your skills (e.g., as a UX designer, programmer, marketer)