Friendica, a decentralized social network prioritizing user control and interoperability, released its latest stable version, 2026.01. This update fixes critical security issues reported by Hrizi Bilel and introduces accessibility improvements. The platform's architecture ensures no central authority owns user data, allowing relationships to span compatible systems.

Key features include ActivityPub support for integration with networks like Mastodon and Pixelfed, robust privacy controls via access lists, and the ability to import external content via RSS/Atom feeds. Users can host their own server using PHP and MySQL, making it accessible even on shared hosting. The release underscores Friendica's commitment to open protocols and user sovereignty.