GNU social
Twitter-style social microblogging, with selective user following and Twitter API compatibility.
About GNU social
What is GNU social?
GNU social is a continuation of the StatusNet project, social communication software built for public and private exchanges within communities, businesses or groups, with capabilities similar to Twitter, Google+ or Facebook.
Use cases
What is GNU social for?
- An internal company microblog, Twitter-style but self-hosted.
- A community that wants selective user following, not everything public.
- A project that needs to integrate with existing instant messaging apps.
Benefits
Main benefits of GNU social
Exchanging short status messages between users.
Selective following, choosing who to follow.
Compatible with the Twitter API, which makes integrations easier.
Support for integration with mobile phones and instant messaging.
Is it for you?
Who should use GNU social?
Communities or businesses that want a Twitter-style microblog but self-hosted, with full control over the data.
Is GNU social right for you?
Is GNU social the right choice for you?
It's a great fit if…
- You want a Twitter-style microblog but self-hosted.
- You need Twitter API compatibility for existing integrations.
- You're after selective following rather than a fully public wall.
It might not be for you if…
- You're after a social network with more multimedia features (photos, videos, groups) — consider Elgg or Oxwall.
- You'd prefer a very actively and recently developed platform.
Installation
How to install GNU social on your hosting
Open your hosting panel
Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.
Find GNU social
One-click install via Softaculous from the hosting panel.
Configure and go live
Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.
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Frequently asked questions about GNU social
Is GNU social compatible with the Twitter API?
Yes, according to its documentation it's compatible with the Twitter API, making it easier to connect applications that already use that standard.
Is GNU social the same as StatusNet?
GNU social is the continuation of the StatusNet project, keeping a similar self-hosted social microblogging approach.
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