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Friendica

Social Communication Server.

Self-hosted alternative to

Facebook

Website
https://friendi.ca/
Source code
https://github.com/friendica/friendica
GitHub stars
1,699
Repository activity
31 October 2026
Latest release
2026.05-1, 21 May 2026
Health
Active From the repository record in this build
License
AGPL-3.0
Platforms
PHP
Categories
Communication - Social Networks and Forums

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