diaspora*

What it does

API

The project’s release notes announce official support for building applications on top of the diaspora* API.checked 12 Oct 2026

Audience controls

The diaspora* HQ page says aspects let users choose who can see what they share.checked 12 Oct 2026

Chat integration

The project’s release notes say the XMPP chat integration was removed because it was unfinished and lacked a clear continued purpose.checked 12 Oct 2026

Custom domain

Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

Data use

The diaspora* HQ page says diaspora* does not use user data for purposes beyond connecting and sharing with others.checked 12 Oct 2026

Federated network

diaspora* is described as a distributed social network, and diaspora* HQ identifies itself as part of its federated network.checked 12 Oct 2026

Hosted use

Users can join the network through one of its connected servers without installing the software.checked 12 Oct 2026

Identity

The diaspora* HQ page says users can choose who they want to be and how much personal information to share.checked 12 Oct 2026

License

The repository identifies the software license as AGPL-3.0.checked 12 Oct 2026

Moderation tools

Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

Product

diaspora* describes itself as a privacy-aware, distributed, open-source social network.checked 12 Oct 2026

Security reporting

The project’s repository links to instructions for responsibly reporting a security vulnerability.checked 12 Oct 2026

Self-hosting

The project provides installation guides for people who want to run diaspora* on their own server.checked 12 Oct 2026

Support

The project directs users to FAQs and community discussions and support for questions.checked 12 Oct 2026