Ownet: Your Gateway to the Decentralized Web

Take back control of your online presence. Ownet is more than just another blog engineā€”itā€™s your personal hub for the decentralized web, built with cutting-edge Rust technology and complete IndieWeb protocol support.

Why Ownet?

šŸŒ Own Your Data, Own Your Network

  • Your domain, your rules. No algorithms deciding who sees your content
  • Full IndieAuth support means login with your own website anywhere on the IndieWeb
  • Webmentions connect you with conversations across the entire decentralized web

āš” Built for Performance & Reliability

  • Rust-powered backend delivers blazing fast performance and memory safety
  • Progressive enhancement means your site works perfectly without JavaScript
  • Built-in caching and background job processing for smooth user experience

šŸ”„ Complete Social Web Integration

  • Micropub API lets you post from any clientā€”mobile apps, browser extensions, or automation
  • Microsub feed reader aggregates content from across the web in real-time
  • Multi-format feed parsing (RSS, Atom, JSON Feed, Microformats) handles any content source

šŸŽØ Professional Yet Personal

  • 10 beautiful built-in themes with full customization options
  • Responsive design with accessibility-first approach
  • Admin interface that doesnā€™t require a computer science degree

šŸ›”ļø Privacy & Control First

  • Self-hosted means your data never leaves your server
  • Granular user management and content moderation
  • Registration controlsā€”invite-only or open community, your choice

Perfect For:

  • Content Creators seeking independence from corporate platforms
  • Developers wanting to participate in the open web protocols
  • Communities building decentralized social networks
  • Privacy Advocates taking control of their digital presence
  • Businesses establishing authentic, algorithm-free audience connections

Ready in Minutes

git clone && cp .env.sample .env && podman compose up

Thatā€™s it. Your decentralized web presence is live.

Ownet isnā€™t just about bloggingā€”itā€™s about reclaiming the web. Join the movement toward a more open, connected, and user-controlled internet.

Own your network. Start your journey to digital independence today.