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## The Project

GNU social is a continuation of the StatusNet project. It is a social communication software for public and private communications. It is widely supported and has a large userbase including the Free Software Foundation.

GNU social connects you to a free network of thousands of communities that discuss daily on a variety of topics, each being part of the whole.

## Features

- ### Versatile.

  GNU social supports both single-user and community modes and can be used in an intranet environment or as part of the wider Free Network.

- ### Stable.

  GNU social has been used in production environments for over ten years.

- ### Plug and Play.

  Because GNU social is minimal and libre, it runs virtually anywhere you can run a common piece of web software, such as WordPress or Drupal. JavaScript is optional.

- ### Privacy focused.

  GNU social is part of the GNU project, it's 100% free software, with no malicious features or spyware.

## FAQ

- ### Where can I join GNU social?

  There are many kinds of GNU social server instances online right now!

  Click here to see a list of popular GNU social sites you can join!
  Disclaimer: Please note that the GNU social development team is not responsible for the operation or content of sites that run its software.

- ### Who makes GNU social?

  GNU social has been used in production environments for over ten years.

## Support the Project

- ### Liberapay

  Donate to the project lead developer, Diogo Cordeiro, with Liberapay

- ### Merchandising

  Buy your own GNU social t-shirt at Hackers at Porto Clothing

- ### Logos

  gs-logos.tar.gz (14.2 kB)