Rank #1 in Discord SocialFounded Jun 2018
SynchronetFans
Synchronet BBS software community for retro computing enthusiasts, programmers, and system administrators interested in bulletin board systems on Windows and Linux.
Composite score
59.7/100About
Synchronet is a BBS platform for Windows and Linux that lets you run your own bulletin board system. The Discord server is where people interested in the software—from curious newcomers to experienced sysops—discuss setup, troubleshooting, and BBS development.
You'll find members sharing technical knowledge, asking questions about hosting and configuration, and talking through programming and networking challenges. The community spans hobbyists preserving computing history and people genuinely interested in how BBS systems work and what you can build with them. There's also discussion around tech culture and shared interests beyond just the software itself.
The server lists giveaways as an activity, and conversation touches on tech, programming, and community support. It's a straightforward space for Synchronet users and anyone curious about retro computing to get answers and connect with others in the scene.
Member growth
+0.5% over the tracked period
Score inputs · v3.2 · 5 components
What goes into the 59.7
How big it is — measured fairly so smaller servers still count
How alive the chat is — people online, messages flowing
Whether it's picking up steam this week
Verified, Partnered or Community-flagged by Discord
How squarely it fits the niche it sits in
Similar servers.
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