Ignite Realtime Foundation

Openfire deployments have been running in the wild for a long time. As we prepare the Openfire 5.1.0 release, We'd love to hear your stories: What's the oldest Openfire deployment that you still run? discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/what-s-your-… #Openfire #XMPP #SelfHosting #SysAdmin #OpenSource

We have released Openfire 5.0.5, our open source real-time communications server! This is a maintenance release, bringing some interesting bug fixes and library upgrades. Read more about this release in our blog! discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/openfire-5-0… #xmpp #openfire #release

Exploring support for #MariaDB, #Firebird and #CockroachDB in Openfire. We have prototype PRs ready and are looking for community feedback before taking this further. Is this valuable, or more trouble than it is worth? #Openfire #XMPP #databases discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/experimentin…

We have released version 5.0.4 of Openfire, our #XMPP-based, open source, real-time communications server! This is a bugfix release, that will increase stability of our 5.0 branch while we finalize work on an upcoming 5.1.0 release. Read more in our blog! discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/openfire-5-0…

IgniteRealtime community members are heading to Brussels from Jan 29 to Feb 1 to take part in the XSF Summit and attend FOSDEM. Read more about it here: discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/igniterealti…

The IgniteRealtime community is excited to announce Openfire 5.0.3! This release includes stability improvements, bug fixes, and several Multi-User Chat (MUC) enhancements. Check out the full changelog and download the new version here: discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/openfire-5-0…

🚀 Smack devs are excited to announce Smack 4.5.0 RC1 is out! 🎉 This release packs bug fixes & improvements - please test it in your integrations and report any issues to help make 4.5 rock-solid. Get it now on Maven Central: central.sonatype.com/namespace/org.…

The @xmpp has put out a call to action: it’s time for the community to help make secure, interoperable chat a reality - especially in healthcare. At Ignite Realtime, we’re excited to support this effort. Read our full article at: discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/helping-dutc… #openstandards #xmpp

Openfire 5.0.2 has been released! This release of our XMPP-based real-time communications server includes a fix for a newly discovered security vulnerability (CVE-2025-59154). Read all about it in our blog post! discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/openfire-5-0…

Take control of your digital sovereignty with Openfire! Discover how this open-source platform for IM, group chat, voice and video calls can secure your data, enhance privacy, and offer unmatched customization. #DigitalSovereignty #XMPP #DataPrivacy igniterealtime.org/support/articl…

From red5 plugin in 2007 to #WebRTC today, we've evolved with #XMPP & Openfire. We are now focusing on media interoperability, as outlined in this blog post: discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/webrtc-based…

🚀 Openfire 5.0.1 is out! This update fixes several issues found in the 5.0.0 release that we did last week. Check out the blog post for more details: Openfire 5.0.1 Release #Openfire #XMPP discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/openfire-5-0…

#XMPP is the gold standard for interoperability, connecting diverse projects seamlessly. Community member Luke wrote a guide on configuring #Openfire with #Slidge, a gateway to chat networks like WhatsApp and Telegram. Check it out! discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/setting-up-s…

We are thrilled to announce the release of Openfire 5.0.0, the latest version of our popular open-source real-time communication server! Read all about this release in our blog! discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/openfire-5-0…

Openfire 5.0.0 beta is out now, fixing 125 issues! Big changes include an update to Java 17, a web server upgrade, and security updates from an audit. Tested by developers and the Ignite Realtime community, it's looking good, but we need your help! discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/openfire-5-0…

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🚀 Exciting update! Openfire Pade plugin v1.8.4 now supports AV1 codec! 🎉 While upgrading Jitsi Meet code remains challenging, this release brings improved P2P call performance. 📈 Check it out and consider self-hosted Jitsi Meet for larger groups. 🔗 discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/version-1-8-…

🚀 New releases! Tinder 2.1.0 & Whack 3.0.0 are out with Java 11+ support, cleaner code & better XMPP tools! 🔧✨ 👉discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/new-releases…

🚀 It's time for real interoperability! 📨 Let's break down the walls and create a truly open messaging ecosystem! Read more here: discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/it-s-time-fo… #Interoperability #OpenStandards #XMPP #DigitalTransformation

In an annual vote, not one, not two, but three Ignite Realtime community members have been selected into leadership positions of the XMPP Standards Foundation! 🥳 Read more about this in the article on our blog! discourse.igniterealtime.org/t/florian-dan-…