Hyphanet
Anonymously share files, browse and publish freesites (web sites accessible only through Hyphanet) and chat on forums.
- Team Chat
- Java
- GPL-2.0
- Actively maintained
GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 1,220
- Forks
- 236
- Open issues
- 0
- Commits, last 12 months
- 110
- Last commit
- Sep 19, 2026
- Latest release
- build01507Sep 4, 2026
- Created
- Apr 25, 2009
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About Hyphanet
Anonymously share files, browse and publish freesites (web sites accessible only through Hyphanet) and chat on forums. Hyphanet is open source under the GPL-2.0 license and written mainly in Java, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 1,220 stars and 236 forks on GitHub, with 110 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- anonymity
- hyphanet
- privacy
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What is Hyphanet?
Hyphanet is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Team Chat category. Anonymously share files, browse and publish freesites (web sites accessible only through Hyphanet) and chat on forums. The source code lives at github.com/hyphanet/fred, where it has 1,220 stars.
Is Hyphanet free and open source?
Yes. Hyphanet is open-source software released under the GPL-2.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Hyphanet with Docker?
Hyphanet does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (Java), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Hyphanet?
Popular open-source alternatives to Hyphanet include Rocket.Chat, Novu and Mattermost.
Is Hyphanet actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Hyphanet was on Sep 19, 2026 with 110 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is build01507, published Sep 4, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.