Comments on: Open Source Social Networking

By: Joe K

Joe K — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:16:43 +0000

I have elgg running now, all works fine but picture uploads as something with GD library prevent pics from uploading.
They are going to be using imagemagic in about 2 weeks or so and then the software will be fine. its up running now on my website.

By: Xavier Deschamps

Xavier Deschamps — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:08:19 +0000

At my knowledge the most popular open source social networking site is GROU.PS (http://grou.ps) – Alexa also says that. They are one of the top 6000 sites.

By: webguru

webguru — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:59:30 +0000

elgg sucks! it has too many bugs. Not worth it… also I rather just develop my own social network by scratch :)

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By: associate

associate — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:21:08 +0000

there dont seem to be any that encompass the level of a myspace or facebook without a decent amount of modifications. maybe I am not searching hard enough. if anyone finds any which they can honestly give an 8 or 9 out of 10 please help point me in the right direction.

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By: jim

jim — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:09:41 +0000

What about ELGG? It’s open source, and looks pretty good at first glance. Anyone using it?

By: Another possibility..

Another possibility.. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:57:50 +0000

Just released in March of 2008, Lovd by Less is a free open source social networking platform built with ruby on rails. There isn’t a ton of support because it was built after client demand. The google group is alive and well for it though if you need some help. Hope you like it!

By: John Bon

John Bon — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:34:57 +0000

Just wanted to add that CivicSpace is not open source, they charge for it, so it shouldn’t be listed

By: Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:23:09 +0000

It's not an open source platform, per se, but the Small World Labs set of online community platforms is based on the LAMP open source software stack, but it's a software as a service offering. Our delivery model is to combine our software with our expertise in helping companies and organizations to achieve vibrant communities. We've found that having interesting social networking software only part of the solution. A big part of the overall success component is how to make certain that the social network is configured with your target audience in mind, and that you are engaging in the right mix of community building activities. It's critical to create an effective plan and to keep the best interests of your members in mind in doing so. We just hosted a panel at SXSW Online Communities That Work that featured a host of community building experts discussing this.

By: QuickAds

QuickAds — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:08:55 +0000

Yeah, is anyone know about an open source social networking ??
Please send me a mail

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:49:04 +0000

I’ve been working on one I call Bevey. GPL and runs on LAMP systems.

By: tom

tom — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:21:02 +0000

Barnraiser launched AROUNDMe version 1.0 yesterday. It is free (GPL licensed) software that provides a solution for anyone wishing to create a collaborative social space on the Web. http://www.barnraiser.org (click on the “AROUNDMe” logo) for details.

By: tom

tom — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:14:22 +0000

Barnraiser has a service like Ning for non for profits at http://www.barnraiser.net/