Social Networking Software

Leading Open Source Social Networking Software

Drupal

Drupal is an open-source platform and content management system for building dynamic web sites offering a broad range of features and services including user administration, publishing workflow, discussion capabilities, news aggregation, metadata functionalities using controlled vocabularies and XML publishing for content sharing purposes. Equipped with a powerful blend of features and configurability, Drupal can support a diverse range of web projects ranging from personal weblogs to large community-driven sites.

PeopleAggregator

People Aggregator â„¢ (also referred to as PAâ„¢) is a platform for rapidly developing web 2.0 applications of a varied nature. The platform is well suited for developing social networking applications, personal publishing (blogs etc), group collaboration, community building etc. The platform, built using LAMP technology, allows developers to focus on the business logic specific to their application without having to worry about developing standard features like user profiles, blogs, message boards, relationships (friends), personal media publishing, groups and communities.

Elgg

Elgg is an open source social platform based around choice, flexibility and openness: a system that firmly places individuals at the centre of their activities.

Other Open Source Social Networking Software

Dolphin Smart Community Builder

Dolphin Smart Community Builder is a universal, free, open source software that allows you to build any kind of online community.