Developer(s) Ignite Realtime Platform Cross-platform License Apache License 2.0 | Written in Java Type XMPP server | |
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Stable release 4.1.3 / February 24, 2017; 27 days ago (2017-02-24) | ||
Openfire (previously known as Wildfire, and Jive Messenger) is an instant messaging (IM) and groupchat server that uses XMPP server written in Java and licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
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History
The project was originated by Jive Software in around 2002, partly in order to support their FastPath web-based customer support tool, as Jive Messenger, and renamed to Wildfire in 2005. Due to a trademark issue, it was further renamed to Openfire in 2007. The project was wholly handed to the community in 2008. Jive continued to host the project until 2016.
Current Governance
Openfire is developed under a community model, as part of the Ignite Realtime project. The project lead is Dave Cridland.
Web-based administration panel
Most administration of the server is done through a web interface, which runs on the ports 9090 (HTTP) and 9091 (HTTPS) by default. Administrators can connect from anywhere and edit the server and configuration settings.
Features
Openfire supports the following features:
Openfire has strong support for plugins and customized builds; there are numerous plugins available for immediate download and install via the admin console, and many installations have bespoke plugins.
Openfire allows multiple server instances to work together in one clustered environment. There is an open-source clustering plugin based on open-source Hazelcast technology.