Friendica – A Decentralized Social Network Service (An Open-Source PHP Software)

Overview

Friendica is a free open-source software that provides a decentralized social network. It forms part of an interconnected network of independently operated servers known as the Fediverse. Users can connect with other users through their own Friendica server, and it is possible to fully integrate contacts from other platforms such as Twitter, Diaspora, Pump.io, GNU social, ActivityPub (including Mastodon, Pleroma, Pixelfed, etc.). Furthermore, users can use Friendica as a public platform and post content to WordPress, Tumblr, and Libertree​

How to use

The specific usage is as follows. First, set up a Friendica server and create your own user account. Then, start connecting with Friendica users and integrate contacts from other platforms. Finally, use Friendica as a public platform and post content to other sites.

Conclusion

Friendica provides a decentralized social network, which is different from centralized social networks. This allows users to control their own data and form their own social networks.

Friendica is free to use.

There are similar applications to Friendica.

• Mastodon（https://mastodon.social/）
• Diaspora（https://diasporafoundation.org/）
• Pump.io（http://pump.io/）

Service Profile

Name	Friendica
Functionality	Generate RSS feeds from any website
Operator	Friendica Developers
URL	https://friendi.ca/ https://github.com/friendica/friendica
Pricing	Free
License	GNU Affero General Public License 3.0
Language	PHP
Researched at	June 2023

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