The dataset contains information about various online applications and platforms, detailing their functionalities, user engagement, and community-driven features. Each entry provides insights into the application’s purpose, its launch year, popularity among users, and the collaborative aspects that promote community interaction.
| Application Name | Description | Category | URL | Launch Year | Active Users (millions) | GitHub Stars | Community Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website. | Social Media | https://www.reddit.com | 2005.0 | 430 | 2.5K | Subreddits | |
| Wikipedia | A collaboratively edited online encyclopedia. | Reference | https://www.wikipedia.org | 2001.0 | 500 | 1.5K | Editing, Talk pages |
| Stack Overflow | A question and answer site for professional and enthusiast programmers. | Q&A | https://stackoverflow.com | 2008.0 | 50 | 3K | Tags, Voting |
| GitHub | A code hosting platform for version control and collaboration. | Development | https://github.com | 2008.0 | 40 | 50K | Repositories, Issues |
| Trello | A project management tool that uses boards and lists. | Productivity | https://trello.com | 2011.0 | 50 | 12K | Boards, Cards |
| OpenStreetMap | A collaborative mapping project to create a free editable map of the world. | Geography | https://www.openstreetmap.org | 2004.0 | 5 | 3.8K | Editing, Map features |
| Mozilla Firefox | A community-powered web browser with a focus on privacy. | Software | https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/ | 2002.0 | 200 | 34K | Add-ons, Community forums |
| Discord | A VoIP, instant messaging and digital distribution platform for communities. | Communication | https://discord.com | 2015.0 | 150 | 18K | Servers, Channels |
| WordPress | A content management system that allows users to create and manage websites. | Web Development | https://wordpress.org | 2003.0 | 60 | 50K | Themes, Plugins |
| Khan Academy | An educational platform with instructional videos and practice exercises. | Education | https://www.khanacademy.org | 2008.0 | 10 | 9K | Courses, Discussions |
| GitLab | A web-based DevOps lifecycle tool that provides a Git repository manager. | Development | https://gitlab.com | 2011.0 | 30 | 30K | Repositories, CI/CD |
| Fandom | A wiki-based platform for fans to create and share content about their favorite media. | Entertainment | https://www.fandom.com | 2004.0 | 50 | 20K | Wikis, Fan pages |
| Quora | A Q&A platform where questions are asked, answered, and edited by Internet users. | Q&A | https://www.quora.com | 2009.0 | 30 | 10K | Voting, Topics |
| Meetup | A service used to organize online groups that host in-person events for people with similar interests. | Social | https://www.meetup.com | 2002.0 | 35 | 2K | Groups, Events |
| Goodreads | A social cataloging website that allows users to search its database of books, annotations, and reviews. | Reading | https://www.goodreads.com | 2007.0 | 30 | 25K | Reading lists, Reviews |
| TripAdvisor | A travel platform that provides reviews of travel-related content. | Travel | https://www.tripadvisor.com | 2000.0 | 490 | 40K | Reviews, Forums |
| SoundCloud | An online audio distribution platform and music sharing website. | Music | https://soundcloud.com | 2007.0 | 76 | 45K | Tracks, Playlists |
| Wikihow | A collaborative platform for creating how-to guides for everything. | Knowledge Base | https://www.wikihow.com | 2005.0 | 70 | 20K | Editing, Community boards |
| Blender | An open-source 3D creation suite with a large community of artists and developers. | Creative Software | https://www.blender.org | 2002.0 | 10 | 16K | Add-ons, Community projects |
| Dribbble | A community where designers share their work, process, and projects. | Design | https://dribbble.com | 2009.0 | 8 | 30K | Shots, Projects |
| Behance | A platform to showcase and discover creative work. | Creative Portfolio | https://www.behance.net | 2006.0 | 12 | 15K | Projects, Collections |
| CodePen | An online code editor and open-source learning environment for front-end web designers and developers. | Development | https://codepen.io | 2012.0 | 6 | 3K | Pens, Collections |
| Yelp | A platform that connects people with local businesses through user reviews and ratings. | Business | https://www.yelp.com | 2004.0 | 37 | 40K | Reviews, Check-ins |
| Freecodecamp | A nonprofit community that helps people learn to code for free. | Education | https://www.freecodecamp.org | 2014.0 | 8 | 8K | Forums, Challenges |
| Nextdoor | A social networking service for neighborhoods to connect and share. | Social Networking | https://nextdoor.com | 2010.0 | 10 | 3K | Neighborhood groups |
| Eventbrite | An event management and ticketing website. | Event Management | https://www.eventbrite.com | 2006.0 | 10 | 10K | Event listings, Community events |
| Internationalization | A platform that allows localization of web content by community input. | Localization | https://www.transifex.com | 2011.0 | 5 | 2.5K | Projects, Collaborators |
| openSUSE | A community-driven, Linux-based operating system. | Operating System | https://www.opensuse.org | 2005.0 | 10 | 15K | Packages, Community contributions |
| PeerTube | A decentralized video hosting platform that makes use of P2P technology. | Video Sharing | https://joinpeertube.org | 2018.0 | 0.5 | 1.5K | Instances, Channels |
| Libera Chat | A community-run Internet Relay Chat network. | Communication | https://libera.chat | 2021.0 | 1 | 1K | Channels, Users |
| Planetarium | An open-source web-based project to help organize and promote community events. | Event Coordination | https://www.planetarium.com | 2015.0 | 1 | 500 | Event listings, Add-ons |
| F-Droid | An installable catalog of FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) applications for the Android platform. | Mobile Apps | https://f-droid.org | 2010.0 | 3 | 3K | Repositories, Contributions |
| Nextcloud | A suite of client-server software for creating and using file hosting services. | File Sharing | https://nextcloud.com | 2016.0 | 5 | 2K | Apps, Contributions |
| Open Culture | A site that provides free educational and cultural media. | Education | https://www.openculture.com | 2006.0 | 2 | 1K | Courses, Links |
| Archive.org | A non-profit digital library offering free universal access to books, movies & music. | Digital Library | https://archive.org | 1996.0 | 10 | 10K | Collections, Community uploads |
| DigitalOcean Community | A community platform where developers can share knowledge and solutions. | Development | https://www.digitalocean.com/community | 2011.0 | 4 | 4K | Tutorials, Q&A |
| Codewars | A coding platform that offers challenges to sharpen coding skills through user-generated tasks. | Programming | https://www.codewars.com | 2015.0 | 1.5 | 5K | Kata, Community solutions |
| Vox Media | A media company that produces and distributes content driven by community interests. | Media | https://www.vox.com | 2014.0 | 4 | 1K | Comments, Discussions |
| Mozilla Developer Network | A resource for developers to learn about web technologies. | Web Development | https://developer.mozilla.org | 2005.0 | 8 | 30K | Documentation, Community inputs |
| OpenAI Community | A platform focused on AI with forums for knowledge sharing and improvements. | AI | https://community.openai.com | 2020.0 | 0.5 | 500 | Blogs, Feedback |
| GitBucket | An open-source Git platform powered by Scala which can be easily installed on any server. | Development | https://gitbucket.github.io | 2013.0 | 0.1 | 100 | Projects, Issues |
| Photopea | A free online Photoshop alternative that allows user edits and exporting. | Graphic Design | https://www.photopea.com | 2013.0 | 3 | 1K | Projects, Edits |
| GIMP | A free and open-source image editor that allows for extensive customization. | Graphic Design | https://www.gimp.org | 1996.0 | 10 | 15K | Plugins, Scripts |
| OpenAI Codex | A model by OpenAI that translates natural language into code, with community applications. | AI Development | https://openai.com/research/codex | 2021.0 | 1 | 500 | APIs, Plugins |
| LocalBitcoins | An online trading platform that connects buyers and sellers of Bitcoin, facilitating peer-to-peer transactions. | Finance | https://localbitcoins.com | 2012.0 | 2 | 1K | Trading, Community profiles |
| AngelList | A platform for startups to connect with investors and talent. | Startups | https://angel.co | 2010.0 | 2 | 10K | Companies, Job listings |
| Apache Software Foundation | Supports numerous open-source software projects on a community-driven basis. | Software Development | https://apache.org | 1999.0 | 5 | 20K | Projects, Contributions |
| Drupal | An open-source content management framework that supports various types of websites. | Web Development | 2001 | 7.0 | 10K | Modules, Themes | NaN |
| Open Collective | A platform that offers transparency for community financial contributions to open source projects. | Funding | https://opencollective.com | 2016.0 | 3 | 1.5K | Collectives, Contributions |
| Indiegogo | A crowdfunding platform that allows people to raise money for various projects. | Funding | https://www.indiegogo.com | 2008.0 | 10 | 15K | Campaigns, Backers |
| Signal | A private messaging app built by a small community focused on privacy. | Communication | https://signal.org | 2010.0 | 40 | 20K | Groups, Community sharing |
| Mozilla Add-ons | A place for users to find and share extensions for the Firefox browser. | Software | https://addons.mozilla.org | 2004.0 | 20 | 25K | Add-ons, User reviews |
| Freenode | A chat platform that helps open-source communities connect over IRC. | Communication | https://freenode.net | 1998.0 | 2 | 500 | Channels, Users |
| BookCrossing | A social network for book lovers to share books and track their journeys. | Books | https://www.bookcrossing.com | 2001.0 | 1 | 1K | Tracking, Exchange |
| Gitcoin | A platform to fund and incentivize open-source development through bounties and hackathons. | Blockchain | https://gitcoin.co | 2017.0 | 3 | 2K | Bounties, Grants |
| Flicker | A community-driven photo sharing and hosting service. | Photography | https://www.flickr.com | 2004.0 | 5 | 2.5K | Albums, Groups |
| Game Jolt | A community for indie game developers and players to share and discover games. | Gaming | https://gamejolt.com | 2012.0 | 3 | 1K | Games, Community events |
| Ravelry | A community website, social network, and blog site for knitters and crocheters. | Crafting | https://www.ravelry.com | 2007.0 | 2 | 1.5K | Groups, Projects |
| OpenStudy | A social learning network for students to collaborate on problem-solving. | Education | https://openstudy.com | 2012.0 | 1 | 500 | Study groups, Questions |
| Airbnb | A marketplace for lodging and tourism that connects hosts and guests. | Travel | https://www.airbnb.com | 2008.0 | 300 | 25K | Reviews, Listings |
| eBay | A multinational e-commerce corporation that facilitates consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer sales. | E-commerce | https://www.ebay.com | 1995.0 | 182 | 35K | Listings, Auctions |
| We Need Diverse Books | A nonprofit organization advocating for diversity in children's literature. | Literature | https://weneeddiversebooks.org | 2014.0 | 1 | 1K | Programs, Advocacy |
| Zoho | A suite of online productivity tools and software that enables seamless collaboration. | Productivity | https://www.zoho.com | 1996.0 | 10 | 8K | Applications, Forums |
| MeetMe | A social discovery platform for meeting new people. | Social Networking | 2005 | 10.0 | 10K | Groups, Profiles | NaN |
| Vimeo | A video-sharing platform focused on high-quality content and creators' needs. | Video Sharing | 2004 | 200.0 | 10K | Channels, Collections | NaN |
| Wordnik | A social network for language lovers to share and find definitions and examples. | Language | https://www.wordnik.com | 2008.0 | 1 | 500 | Definitions, Lists |
| Origami | A platform for sharing, creating, and discovering origami content. | Crafting | https://www.origami.com | 2015.0 | 0.1 | 200 | Models, Community interactions |
| Power to Fly | A platform that connects women in tech with companies looking to hire diverse candidates. | Networking | https://powertofly.com | 2015.0 | 1 | 300 | Events, Matchmaking |
| Open Data Soft | A platform that allows municipalities and organizations to share data with their communities. | Data Sharing | https://www.opendatasoft.com | 2013.0 | 0.5 | 100 | Datasets, API |
| NPM | A package manager for JavaScript that provides a platform for open-source sharing. | Development | https://www.npmjs.com | 2010.0 | 11 | 20K | Packages, Collaborations |
| Couchsurfing | A platform for travelers to stay with locals for free. | Travel | https://www.couchsurfing.com | 2004.0 | 14 | 8K | Hosts, Events |
| Substack | A platform for writers to publish and monetize subscription-based newsletters. | Publishing | https://substack.com | 2017.0 | 2 | 500 | Newsletters, Communities |
| Public Lab | A community where people can share open-source and DIY science techniques and tools. | Science | https://publiclab.org | 2010.0 | 2 | 500 | Projects, Kits |
| PubMed Commons | A platform that enables authors to share opinions and discussions regarding biomedical literature. | Medical | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedcommons/ | 2013.0 | 1 | 300 | Comments, Discussions |
| GoodList | A community-driven platform that helps people find ethical, sustainable services and products. | Consumer Services | https://goodlist.org | 2019.0 | 1 | 200 | Lists, Reviews |
| Helmholtz | A researcher community sharing best practices and tools in the field of science and research. | Research | https://www.helmholtz.de | 2018.0 | 0.3 | 20 | Projects, Publications |
| Data.world | A cloud-based platform for data collaboration and sharing. | Data Sharing | https://data.world | 2016.0 | 1 | 2K | Datasets, Projects |
| LGBTQ+ Tech | A community that supports and advocates for LGBTQ+ individuals in technology. | Networking | https://lgbtqtech.com | 2020.0 | 0.1 | 100 | Events, Resources |
| OpenTable | An online restaurant-reservation service connecting diners with restaurants. | Dining | https://www.opentable.com | 1998.0 | 30 | 5K | Reviews, Reservations |
| Mintbean | A community-driven hackathon platform, focusing on project challenges. | Development | 2020 | 0.5 | 300 | Challenges, Teams | NaN |
| TeachingResources | A community for educators to share lesson plans, worksheets, and teaching materials. | Education | https://www.teachingresources.com | 2012.0 | 0.5 | 100 | Resources, Discussions |