Introduction

I started compiling these lists in December 2020 to continue something Hive account@pennsif used to do as I think it helps bring the community together. Since then I have found lots more people to include. @HiveSQL has been really useful for this. I use Python with beem (by Hive account@holger80) in a script to generate what you see here. Some of the post is manual as I like to include some commentary and I will keep tweaking it. I am open to suggestions for improvements. I aim to do a fresh list on the first Saturday of each month.

Logo by Hive account@barge

I also rely on the community to let me know of more people to include who may not have obvious account metadata. You can find me in the Hive account@teamuksupport Discord to discuss it or drop me a comment.

Those based in the UK can use the #teamuk tag for an extra vote. If you see people using it on non-relevant posts then drop them a friendly comment to point out that is not encouraged.

The list will include anyone living in the UK as well as Brits who have moved abroad. Inclusion on this list does not mean I recommend people, but I will remove accounts if they are known to be abusing Hive or are falsely reporting their location. If you have lost control of your account through phishing or other means then let me know so that I can update your entry.

The code to produce this post is on Github. People are welcome to use it for their own regional version.

Previous editions

• April 2023 - 191 active
• March 2023 - 221 active
• February 2023 - 220 active
• January 2023 - 190 active
• December 2022 - 205 active
• November 2022 - 205 active
• October 2022 - 214 active
• September 2022 - 213 active
• August 2022 - 213 active
• July 2022 - 216 active
• June 2022 - 231 active
• May 2022 - 237 active
• April 2022 - 242 active
• March 2022 - 247 active
• February 2022 - 250 active
• January 2022 - 250 active
• December 2021 - 235 active
• November 2021 - 213 active
• October 2021 - 193 active
• September 2021 - 190 active
• August 2021 - 173 active.
• July 2021 - 184 active.
• June 2021 - 200 active.
• May 2021 - 198 active.
• April 2021 - 158 active.
• March 2021 - 139 active.
• February 2021 - 112 active.
• January 2021 - 106 active.
• December 2020 - 92 active.

What it means

The numbers above are for those who had posted or commented in the previous month. In the lists below I break each region into three lists:

• Active as above.
• Just voting. I will guess that a lot of these use automatic votes, e.g. HiveVote. Previously there were some that appear to have been compromised as they vote for known abusers. Those are now excluded until I hear that they have recovered control.
• Inactive in the last month, but most have done something since Hive started. We can hope to bring them back.

I want to count people rather than accounts as some have several. I can include those in brackets if you want. Let me know if you want me to update your listing. You can be as specific as you like about your location. Otherwise I will use what is on your profile.

Commentary

We had a bit of a drop in activity in the last month. I really do not know why that should be. The $HIVE price has not changed much this year apart from some temporary peaks and troughs. It hovers around 40c and that does not seem too terrible.

I do get that people get burned out. Trying to keep up regular posts to keep the rewards coming in can be tiring, but that is why I always say to make it fun. I treat Hive as a social platform. Some people try to put out posts that look like they should be on Wikipedia or a news site, but I am not sure we have a big enough audience to make that viable. It is a chicken/egg situation of needing content to attract people and needing an audience who make it worth putting in the effort to create that content. We are the pioneers who are building a platform that breaks away from the conventions of corporate social media. The lack of a controlling company is hard to grasp for some and it can also mean a lack of coordinated marketing. It is up to each of us to introduce and mentor new users.

There is also the issue that those who deal with abuse of Hive can drive people away. We do need to deter things like plagiarism and impersonation, but then we each have the option to be discerning on what we vote for. If you automate your voting then you cannot be sure what you are supporting. I know most are afraid to downvote, but that is necessary in some cases. I just do not want people driven away when they could be persuaded to contribute more rather than just taking. The latest debate has been about posts generated by apps like CHatGPT. If you see someone suddenly have a big change in the style of their posts then you should be suspicious, but talk to them about it rather than immediately accusing them. It is up to you if vote for them. If we drive people away then they are likely to tell others not to bother with Hive. Just telling them to go to Steemit or Blurt is not really helpful.

I am just concerned that our community is not growing as fast as it ought to given the opportunities Hive offers.

I am interested to hear what others think about why we are not growing.

The Numbers

London and the South East (70/39/55)

Posting: Hive account@adetorrent (London), Hive account@alonicus (Hampshire), Hive account@andy4475 (Woking Hive account@andy-jahm Hive account@andy-vibes Hive account@andy-cine), Hive account@anna-newkey (Bedfordshire), Hive account@assassyn (Reading), Hive account@audiohive-me, Hive account@awah, Hive account@basilmarples (Norwich), Hive account@beccss (London), Hive account@benthomaswwd (Northampton Hive account@heartbeatonhive Hive account@benthomasuk), Hive account@bleepcoin, Hive account@blockchainyouth, Hive account@bombaycrypto (London), Hive account@cezary-io, Hive account@charliesmith11 (Hampshire), Hive account@chris-uk (Norwich), Hive account@cryptosneeze, Hive account@daine-cherry, Hive account@daniellemurray (Herts Hive account@radioliquorice), Hive account@davidthompson57 (West Sussex), Hive account@devosdevosi (London), Hive account@dolphinartuk (Essex), Hive account@donatello, Hive account@dubble (London), Hive account@edenmichelle, Hive account@elmerlin (London Hive account@liketu), Hive account@gillianpearce (Brighton), Hive account@greenjhon (London), Hive account@greensmile, Hive account@imfarhad, Hive account@jaxsonmurph, Hive account@jgiordi (London), Hive account@kaazoom (East Sussex), Hive account@kgakakillerg (London Hive account@gmlrecordz Hive account@kggymlife), Hive account@lloyddavis (Hive account@steemcampuk Hive account@lloyd-social), Hive account@maneco64, Hive account@markangeltrueman, Hive account@mcsamm (Milton Keynes), Hive account@mhel (London), Hive account@mightyrocklee (Bedfordshire Hive account@heruvim1978), Hive account@molometer (Hive account@mopal Cambridgeshire/London), Hive account@monivis (Chertsey), Hive account@nakedverse, Hive account@namiks, Hive account@nicklewis (Berkshire), Hive account@nickyhavey, Hive account@notaboutme, Hive account@philsaatchi (Brighton), Hive account@purplesinger (Bedfordshire), Hive account@pvmihalache (Bedford), Hive account@queenoftheworld, Hive account@raymondspeaks, Hive account@revisesociology, Hive account@risingstargame (Hive account@atomcollector Hive account@juxtamusic Hive account@jux), Hive account@sally-notbright (Kent), Hive account@samsmith1971, Hive account@sergiomendes (Hive account@thesassysergio), Hive account@spectrumecons, Hive account@stav (Norfolk), Hive account@steevc (Bedfordshire Hive account@tenkminnows Hive account@swing47), Hive account@steve-o2023, Hive account@stevermac1966 (Crystal Palace), Hive account@stickupboys (Brighton Hive account@stickupcurator), Hive account@stickupmusic (Brighton), Hive account@stickupofficial1 (Brighton), Hive account@talesfrmthecrypt, Hive account@tdctunes (London), Hive account@thecogent (London), Hive account@tonybad (London), Hive account@ura-soul (Norfolk or elsewhere)

Voting: Hive account@archatlas (Shoreditch), Hive account@bellou61 (Brighton), Hive account@biggmusic (Brighton), Hive account@cryptogee, Hive account@d3p0, Hive account@dannyshine, Hive account@dashfit, Hive account@digna, Hive account@dunsky (London), Hive account@ezzy, Hive account@has-k (London), Hive account@holisticmom, Hive account@icepee, Hive account@immarojas, Hive account@kabir88, Hive account@kph (Ipswich), Hive account@liverehab, Hive account@matildamoment, Hive account@mattniblock, Hive account@moemanmoesly, Hive account@nanzo-scoop, Hive account@nicolcron, Hive account@pepskaram (London), Hive account@pizzadalek, Hive account@quentincc (London), Hive account@rafique, Hive account@redrica, Hive account@reviewed, Hive account@richardslater (Brighton), Hive account@rmsbodybuilding, Hive account@slayerkm, Hive account@stickchumpion, Hive account@stimp1024, Hive account@todayslight (Bedfordshire Hive account@roaminglewis), Hive account@tricki, Hive account@trippymane, Hive account@wilfredn, Hive account@winkandwoo, Hive account@zoltarian

Inactive: Hive account@actuarialuk91 (Cambridge), Hive account@beaupeep (London), Hive account@bettymorgan (London), Hive account@billiehooper (London), Hive account@blackrussian, Hive account@blockchainfpl (Eastbourne Hive account@the-gorilla Hive account@fplcanary), Hive account@breadcentric (Bedfordshire), Hive account@carvalhochris (London), Hive account@cathgothard (London), Hive account@chadayan (London), Hive account@charitycurator, Hive account@chrinnox (Londom), Hive account@chromauk (London), Hive account@darkstardust (London Hive account@ladystardust), Hive account@dbofficial125 (Oxford), Hive account@dcrvx1000r (London), Hive account@dd01a (London), Hive account@djjamesblack (Brighton), Hive account@djtorchie (Cambridge), Hive account@dougdigital, Hive account@eigeneggi (London), Hive account@evilisme (London), Hive account@fplcanary (South coast), Hive account@frankiic3, Hive account@gideonreeling (London), Hive account@independentpress (London), Hive account@jorjencrypto (London), Hive account@karwol (London), Hive account@lawtagenglish (Cambridge), Hive account@looster120 (London), Hive account@losttribe (High Wycombe), Hive account@lovelyscape (Hastings), Hive account@lucidsamples (London), Hive account@ministickupboy (Brighton), Hive account@nathanmars, Hive account@neutronsalad (London, Hive account@ochako (London), Hive account@onalazyday (London), Hive account@petrahaller, Hive account@pushpedal, Hive account@qsett (Maidstone), Hive account@robbieallenart, Hive account@robpye (London), Hive account@sagardyola (London), Hive account@seetheworld.sgp (London), Hive account@splurgee (London), Hive account@stormkeepergu (East London Hive account@stormkeepersmdk), Hive account@sudeginsiu (Brighton), Hive account@teodora, Hive account@teooo (Brighton), Hive account@theessexfunko (Essex), Hive account@tiffaniv (London), Hive account@ultravioletmag (London), Hive account@writerjordan, Hive account@wrobellek (Oxford)

The Midlands (13/10/24)

Posting: Hive account@article61, Hive account@beautifulbullies (Nottingham), Hive account@dannewton (Hive account@earthsea), Hive account@dickturpin, Hive account@ellenripley, Hive account@fastchrisuk (Nottinghamshire), Hive account@grottbags (Northamptonshire), Hive account@jin-out (Birmingham), Hive account@mscleaning (Birmingham), Hive account@neopch, Hive account@shanibeer (Hive account@susie-saver Leicester), Hive account@shmoogleosukami (Hive account@shmoogleosu.list), Hive account@snowboarderpete (North Lincolnshire)

Voting: Hive account@brianbrogan1960, Hive account@kryptoe, Hive account@leighscotford, Hive account@michelle.gent (Sherwood Forest), Hive account@rimicane, Hive account@s0u1 (Nottinghamshire), Hive account@skaarl, Hive account@tamiapt6, Hive account@unkidrik, Hive account@zeeshannaqvi72

Inactive: Hive account@awakingelements, Hive account@bbphotography (Lincoln), Hive account@bettynoir, Hive account@bold-n-italics (Birmingham), Hive account@codelikeamother, Hive account@dawnsart, Hive account@ebabb, Hive account@gribbles, Hive account@gytribe (Lincolnshire), Hive account@jaytaylor, Hive account@juliasibillotte (Nottingham), Hive account@levelcompeteuk (Nottingham), Hive account@martaesperanza, Hive account@mingetoot (Leicester), Hive account@neilru75, Hive account@nellabyme, Hive account@opheliafu, Hive account@renaessanceman, Hive account@rickyvintage (Birmingham), Hive account@shimbodoesart (Northampton), Hive account@the3metrewrap, Hive account@vanbliss (Northamptonshire), Hive account@wildonewon, Hive account@xandercagex (Birmingham)

The South West (12/11/16)

Posting: Hive account@countrysid (Somerset), Hive account@davidlionfish (Bristol), Hive account@diveratt, Hive account@dontcare89 (Newquay), Hive account@livinguktaiwan (Hive account@lut-studio), Hive account@nurseflo (Bath), Hive account@pompeylad (South Coast), Hive account@sharpshot, Hive account@stevienics (Truro), Hive account@stuartcturnbull (Cornwall), Hive account@theworldaroundme, Hive account@ukbitcoinmaster

Voting: Hive account@blade7 (Cornwall), Hive account@cubapl (Bristol), Hive account@eveningart, Hive account@grizzle, Hive account@jimbobbill, Hive account@killerkev (Bristol), Hive account@newtonclassics, Hive account@nockzonk, Hive account@perceptualflaws, Hive account@thomaskatan, Hive account@wolven-znz

Inactive: Hive account@ciprofloxacin (Dorset), Hive account@cryptokingzno1, Hive account@dimasia (Weston-super-Mare), Hive account@fantolyn (Bristol), Hive account@fattathelan, Hive account@francesleader (Dorset), Hive account@groovy828 (Cornwall), Hive account@jakeart1 (Christchurch), Hive account@lacelight (Dorset), Hive account@lifespring, Hive account@mudcat36, Hive account@smithykins (North Devon), Hive account@snakelicker (Cornwall), Hive account@snider (Taunton), Hive account@stickycj, Hive account@whickey (Bristol)

The North (24/20/23)

Posting: Hive account@ambrosechappel (Southport), Hive account@c0ff33a (Yorkshire Hive account@whiterosecoffee Hive account@teamuksupport), Hive account@chisdealhd (Newcastle Upon Tyne Hive account@alloyxuast Hive account@thencsshifters Hive account@chisfund Hive account@alloyxuastcur Hive account@chisuploads), Hive account@dadspardan, Hive account@darrenflinders, Hive account@demotruk (Isle of Man), Hive account@goblinknackers, Hive account@iamdarrenclaxton (Derbyshire Hive account@darrenclaxton Hive account@mrbloom), Hive account@iamdarrenclaxton (Derbyshire), Hive account@inksurgeon (Sheffield), Hive account@jphamer1, Hive account@karenb54, Hive account@keithtaylor (Shipley, Hive account@onw (Hive account@b8l), Hive account@planetauto, Hive account@raj808 (Liverpool), Hive account@richgaynor, Hive account@slobberchops, Hive account@stevenwood, Hive account@streetwize (Bradford), Hive account@teamhumble, Hive account@thebudfather (Stockport), Hive account@vibeof100monkeys (Lancashire), Hive account@yunnie (Isle of Man)

Voting: Hive account@artonmysleeve, Hive account@ashtv (Yorkshire), Hive account@bingbabe, Hive account@cryptocurator, Hive account@digitaldan, Hive account@dismayedworld, Hive account@dizzydiscovery, Hive account@introvert-dime, Hive account@jskitty, Hive account@lastravage, Hive account@makerhacks (York), Hive account@makrotheblack (Liverpool), Hive account@mattbrown.art (Isle of Man), Hive account@mckeever, Hive account@pcste, Hive account@sam1965uk, Hive account@socialmediaseo, Hive account@someguy123, Hive account@steddyman, Hive account@viajeracebuana (Berwick-Upon-Tweed)

Inactive: Hive account@amy-explores, Hive account@anarcotech (Huddersfield), Hive account@fadetoblack (Stockport), Hive account@father2b, Hive account@honeyrabbit, Hive account@kiers (Manchester), Hive account@leetodd, Hive account@let123, Hive account@letothehobbit (West Yorkshire), Hive account@madmoo (Manchester), Hive account@magenta24, Hive account@magicmmatty (Newcastel), Hive account@mylah (Newcastle upon Tyne), Hive account@niftyspooks (Liverpool), Hive account@oliviaava (Manchester), Hive account@only1al, Hive account@paritae (Newcastle), Hive account@radicalpears (Huddersfield), Hive account@rob-c (Heywood Greater Manchester), Hive account@sisygoboom, Hive account@squeek1984 (Durham), Hive account@thesellotapekid (West Yorkshire), Hive account@youloseagain (Yorkshire)

Scotland (13/11/8)

Posting: Hive account@barge (Hive account@krunkypuram), Hive account@beardoin, Hive account@camuel (Hive account@acousticguitar), Hive account@celticheartbeat (Hive account@jubei333), Hive account@danaidhbee, Hive account@hoosie (Edinburgh), Hive account@joshuaslane, Hive account@kevmcc, Hive account@littlebee4, Hive account@meesterboom (Hive account@b00m), Hive account@slothlydoesit (Edinburgh), Hive account@tcttnews, Hive account@tengolotodo (Hive account@tengogaming)

Voting: Hive account@agrestic, Hive account@btcvenom, Hive account@cadawg, Hive account@epicdave, Hive account@fiftysixnorth, Hive account@howiemac, Hive account@myskye, Hive account@natubat, Hive account@rafalforeigner, Hive account@sc0tsman (Fife), Hive account@wisbeech

Inactive: Hive account@antonchanning (Loch Ness), Hive account@cottonlazarus (Edinburgh), Hive account@creativepersonal (Edinburgh), Hive account@gguy773, Hive account@imaginingfreedom, Hive account@soundtopia, Hive account@stef1 (Hive account@art-venture), Hive account@tduffy (Glasgow)

Wales (8/5/5)

Posting: Hive account@alishas, Hive account@cassi, Hive account@grindle, Hive account@jonboka, Hive account@realitymaster (Swansea), Hive account@stevelivingston, Hive account@theturtleproject, Hive account@welshstacker

Voting: Hive account@gazbaz4000, Hive account@louisthomas, Hive account@nozzy, Hive account@p-props, Hive account@ruckmesideways

Inactive: Hive account@cryptocariad, Hive account@football247, Hive account@ora-et-labora, Hive account@pennsif (Hive account@steemclub-uk), Hive account@pumpkinsandcats

Northern Ireland (0/3/2)

Voting: Hive account@besold, Hive account@enzibatavia, Hive account@silverstackeruk

Inactive: Hive account@ninasophia, Hive account@tiredmomma

Somewhere in the UK... (30/35/71)

Posting: Hive account@alzee, Hive account@artysteps, Hive account@brucegryllis, Hive account@candy49, Hive account@charliesmith11, Hive account@collinz, Hive account@cryptosneeze, Hive account@ddsexyauto, Hive account@elliotjgardner, Hive account@fantagira, Hive account@heartsofoakuk (England), Hive account@hilarywhitehead, Hive account@ibadullah, Hive account@jmehta, Hive account@karolsongin, Hive account@lordavatarii, Hive account@marcusbraeburn, Hive account@millycf1976, Hive account@monsterjamgold, Hive account@music-beatcz, Hive account@nooblogger, Hive account@peedeerai, Hive account@platinum-blue, Hive account@rokasimir, Hive account@scubahead, Hive account@stewielockwood, Hive account@stickupfilm, Hive account@tobias-g, Hive account@webdeals, Hive account@zedcell

Voting: Hive account@amidlifecrypto, Hive account@anarchojeweler, Hive account@blue.panda, Hive account@brianhphotos, Hive account@britcoins (England and SE Asia), Hive account@brothershield, Hive account@cynicalcake, Hive account@damianjayclay, Hive account@english-ant, Hive account@eternalsuccess, Hive account@feralblowfish, Hive account@filmmaking4hive (England), Hive account@frugal-fun, Hive account@haitch, Hive account@hive.curation, Hive account@hopehuggs, Hive account@iansart, Hive account@imbartley, Hive account@incojim, Hive account@johngreenfield, Hive account@lefty619, Hive account@ninjakitten, Hive account@nockzonk, Hive account@owenwat, Hive account@quickthen, Hive account@realjohnaziz, Hive account@rmcaesthetics (England), Hive account@steemboat-steve, Hive account@stevieboyes, Hive account@tazbaz, Hive account@tggr.trb, Hive account@tkolpaczek, Hive account@tomatom, Hive account@trading-tokens (England), Hive account@utopia-hope (England)

Inactive: Hive account@adhudson, Hive account@alambert, Hive account@alheath, Hive account@b1tm31st3r, Hive account@basejumper (Hive account@bitcoinbeast), Hive account@beachgamestv, Hive account@bigjammin (England), Hive account@bobskibob, Hive account@bokarecords, Hive account@britbrit2020, Hive account@british-bulldog, Hive account@cathi-xx, Hive account@cdrbushmills, Hive account@clivemartin, Hive account@crucialweb, Hive account@cryptovios, Hive account@dadgamer (England), Hive account@davewuk, Hive account@deadeagle63 (Hive account@dnpq Hive account@dnpqdeadeagle63), Hive account@digitaldisciple, Hive account@discountscode, Hive account@djm90, Hive account@djsl82, Hive account@earnxtreme, Hive account@elate, Hive account@ericthevking, Hive account@evo69, Hive account@fatasfunk, Hive account@filbell, Hive account@flaviusgu, Hive account@forbritain, Hive account@freedomxists, Hive account@gmuxx, Hive account@godchildren (England), Hive account@goldstreet, Hive account@gonzo, Hive account@hftdigital, Hive account@impshum, Hive account@intrade, Hive account@kirhyip, Hive account@localgrower, Hive account@luppers, Hive account@m8nda (England), Hive account@magnauseum, Hive account@marketingmonk, Hive account@maxideea, Hive account@mrsatoshiii, Hive account@pandatome, Hive account@pjuk (Hive account@pjau), Hive account@plodding-along, Hive account@powis, Hive account@premiumdomains, Hive account@primaudia, Hive account@remystar93, Hive account@rogeredwards, Hive account@sandrolinux, Hive account@sbenbow, Hive account@seeger, Hive account@social3states, Hive account@sparkyontherum, Hive account@thedeltron (England), Hive account@thencsshifters, Hive account@thetrader11, Hive account@tommyrobinson, Hive account@tothebatpoles, Hive account@treatland, Hive account@tremendospercy, Hive account@triority, Hive account@ukprepper, Hive account@v3ptur, Hive account@vtravels

Expats (21/7/11)

Posting: Hive account@abdex9, Hive account@abh12345 (Spain), Hive account@adambarratt (Hive account@abtv Spain), Hive account@chewsk1 (Gibraltar), Hive account@cryptoandcoffee (South Africa), Hive account@ctrpch (Australia), Hive account@eco-alex (Planet Earth), Hive account@elricmoonslayer (Spain), Hive account@felt.buzz (France), Hive account@hirohurl (Japan), Hive account@justinchicken (Japan), Hive account@mangomayhem (Philippines), Hive account@minismallholding (Australia), Hive account@momogrow (Netherlands), Hive account@nathen007 (Hive account@leedsunited Thailand), Hive account@samstonehill (France), Hive account@sebcam (USA), Hive account@shepz1 (Poland), Hive account@starkerz (Cyberspace), Hive account@sunsethunter (New Zealand), Hive account@trucklife-family (The Earth)

Voting: Hive account@accelerator (Hive account@rycharde Thailand), Hive account@beckymeep (USA), Hive account@biggypauls (Philippines), Hive account@eftnow (Spain), Hive account@juliamulcahy (Ireland), Hive account@newtonclassics (Thailand), Hive account@tggr (Singapore)

Inactive: Hive account@cristina-zac (Spain), Hive account@dansensei (Japan), Hive account@jackglory (USA), Hive account@jeffandhisguitar (SE Asia), Hive account@lucylin (Thailand), Hive account@marleyandme (Mexico), Hive account@milliganstravels (Thailand), Hive account@notatravelwriter (France), Hive account@stbangkok (Thailand), Hive account@wanderlust7 (Canada), Hive account@wispsi (Vietnam)

Totals

Total active UK: 170, Expats: 21

Charts

This shows the numbers in each category of the active and voting accounts. Level is based on 'VESTS'. Minnow equates to a million VESTS, which is 560.56HP and each level is 10x the previous.

This shows when people joined Hive. The last few months are shown separately to make any changes obvious.

UK Witnesses

Please support your local witnesses. If you are unsure who to vote for then you can use my voting proxy.
Hive account@someguy123, Hive account@ura-soul, Hive account@cadawg, Hive account@whiterosecoffee, Hive account@c0ff33a, Hive account@chisdealhd, Hive account@brofund, Hive account@slothbuzz