Forem
Community PlatformsSocial Network CommunitiesfreeForem is the open source platform behind DEV Community, designed specifically for building inclusive online communities around knowledge sharing and professional networking. Community builders can use Forem to create blogging-forward social networks where members can publish articles, engage in discussions, and build professional connections around shared interests or industries.
Founded
2013
Team Size
104
0%
Funding
Series A
$12.4M total
Monthly Traffic
5,716,000
7%
Key Features
- •Open source codebase
- •Blogging-focused social network
- •Discussion threads and comments
- •Member profiles and networking
- •Content publishing tools
Use Cases
Developer Community Building
Create a DEV-like community for developers to share knowledge, post tutorials, and discuss technical topics with integrated blogging and social features
Professional Knowledge Sharing
Build industry-specific communities where professionals can publish long-form content, engage in discussions, and network around shared expertise
Educational Communities
Establish learning communities where educators and students can share resources, discuss topics, and build connections through content creation
Open Source Project Communities
Create communities around open source projects where contributors can share updates, discuss development, and onboard new contributors
Target Users
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