HumHub is an open-source social networking and collaboration platform designed for internal company networks, educational institutions, and communities. It is often described as a self-hosted alternative to Facebook for organizations.
2012 – HumHub Project Started
The HumHub project was started by developers in Germany who wanted to create a flexible social networking platform for organizations.
2013 – First Public Release
The first public version of HumHub was released, featuring basic social networking capabilities.
2015 – HumHub GmbH Founded
HumHub GmbH & Co. KG was founded in Munich, Germany to provide commercial support and development.
2017 – Marketplace Launch
The HumHub Marketplace was launched, offering 80+ modules and themes for extending functionality.
2019 – Professional Edition
A Professional Edition was introduced with additional features and commercial support.
2021 – Version 1.9 with Enhanced UI
Major user interface improvements and mobile responsiveness were added.
2024 – Version 1.16
Enhanced collaboration features and improved performance.
2026 – Version 1.18.0
Current version (February 2026) with enhanced social networking and collaboration features.
| Era | Key Technology |
|---|---|
| 2012-2015 | PHP, Yii Framework |
| 2016-2019 | Marketplace, Professional Edition |
| 2020-2023 | Enhanced UI, mobile apps |
| 2024-2026 | Performance improvements, collaboration |