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   <p style="margin: 5px 0 0; font-size: 1.2em; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; color: #00bfff; text-shadow: 0 0 5px #00bfff, 0 0 10px #00bfff;">A Dynamic and Inclusive IRC Network Since 2017</p>
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| style="font-weight: bold; padding: 8px; color: #0056b3;" | Average Users:
| style="font-weight: bold; padding: 8px; color: #0056b3;" | Avg. Users:
| <span style="color: #333;">10,339 <small>(as of Jan 2025)</small></span>
| <span style="color: #333;">10,658 <small>(as of June 2025)</small></span>
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| style="font-weight: bold; padding: 8px; color: #0056b3;" | Average Channels:
| style="font-weight: bold; padding: 8px; color: #0056b3;" | Avg. Channels:
| <span style="color: #333;">316 <small>(as of Jan 2025)</small></span>
| <span style="color: #333;">401 <small>(as of June 2025)</small></span>
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   <h2>📜 About HybridIRC</h2>
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   <h3>📜 About HybridIRC</h3>
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  <p>Founded in 2017, HybridIRC began as a private network aimed at small user groups seeking a reliable IRC platform. By 2019, it had grown into a public network, recognized for its friendly policies, innovative features, and vibrant community.</p>
     <p>Founded in 2017, HybridIRC began as a private network catering to close-knit groups. By 2019, it had evolved into a public IRC network known for its innovation, stability, and welcoming environment.</p>
 
    <p>HybridIRC is operated by a <strong>volunteer-driven, non-profit team</strong>, offering free IRC chat services globally. Powered by [https://www.inspircd.org/ InspIRCd] and [https://atheme.github.io Atheme], we aim to provide a secure, intuitive platform for communities of all sizes.</p>
  <p>HybridIRC operates as a <strong>volunteer-driven, non-profit organization</strong>, delivering free chat services to users worldwide. Powered by [https://www.inspircd.org/ InspIRCd] and [https://atheme.github.io/ Atheme], we are committed to providing a secure, user-friendly environment where communities can connect, share, and thrive.</p>
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   <h3>🚀 Milestones and Achievements</h3>
   <h3>🚀 Milestones and Achievements</h3>
   <ul>
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    <li><strong>2019:</strong> Official public launch after two years of development.</li>
    <ul>
    <li><strong>2024:</strong> Network expansion with the addition of the server <em>nexus.*</em>, enhancing capacity and reliability.</li>
      <li><strong>2019:</strong> Public launch after two years of private development.</li>
    <li>Ranked among the [https://netsplit.de/networks/top10.php top 10 IRC networks] globally.</li>
      <li><strong>2022:</strong> Launch of <strong>PyLink</strong>, enabling inter-network and channel linking.</li>
  </ul>
      <li><strong>2024:</strong> Deployment of the <em>nexus.*</em> server for improved performance and resilience.</li>
 
      <li><strong>2025:</strong> Relaunch of <em>sirius.*</em>, enhancing uptime and reliability.</li>
  <h3>🌐 Key Features</h3>
      <li><strong>2025:</strong> In-house deployment of <strong>[[:Linking|PyLink]]</strong> across our network.</li>
  <ul>
      <li>Ranked among the [https://netsplit.de/networks/top10.php top 10 IRC networks] worldwide.</li>
    <li><strong>Channel Management:</strong> Easy-to-use tools for managing permissions, moderating conversations, and setting custom rules.</li>
    </ul>
    <li><strong>Integrated Services:</strong> User-friendly options for nickname registration, channel configuration, and role assignments.</li>
     <p>HybridIRC was originally founded by former WebChat IRC network members. By 2025, it has grown to be the <strong>fifth-largest IRC network</strong> globally.</p>
    <li><strong>Modern Accessibility:</strong> A web-based interface with personalized features like avatar uploads.</li>
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     <li><strong>Inclusivity and Autonomy:</strong> Channels operate independently while adhering to network-wide respect and inclusivity guidelines.</li>
   </ul>


   <h3>🌟 Core Values</h3>
   <h3>🌐 Features and Services</h3>
   <ul>
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    <li><strong>Community:</strong> Fostering an inclusive space where users feel valued and welcome.</li>
    <ul>
    <li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Empowering administrators to create tailored community experiences.</li>
      <li><strong>Channel Management:</strong> Tools for permissions, moderation, and policy enforcement.</li>
    <li><strong>Respect:</strong> Promoting constructive, respectful communication across the network.</li>
      <li><strong>User Services:</strong> Nick registration, authentication, vHosts, and ChanServ management.</li>
   </ul>
      <li><strong>Modern Accessibility:</strong> Web-based client with avatar customization, theming, and multilingual UI.</li>
      <li><strong>Embedded Clients:</strong> Free HTML-based IRC widgets for seamless website integration.</li>
      <li><strong>Secure Connections:</strong> IPv4/IPv6 support; TLS on port 6697; optional Tor access for privacy.</li>
    </ul>
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   <h3>👥 Meet Our Team</h3>
   <h3>👥 Meet Our Team</h3>
   <p>Behind HybridIRC is a dedicated team of volunteers committed to innovation and user satisfaction. Learn more about our team [https://www.hybridirc.com/network/staff/ here].</p>
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    <p>HybridIRC is maintained by a global team of passionate volunteers. Get to know the team [https://www.hybridirc.com/network/staff/ here].</p>
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   <h3>🔗 See Also</h3>
   <h3>🔗 See Also</h3>
   <ul>
   <div style="padding: 10px; background: #ecf0f1; border-radius: 10px;">
    <li>[[IRC|Internet Relay Chat]]</li>
    <ul>
    <li>[[Comparison of IRC networks|Comparison of IRC Networks]]</li>
      <li>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRC Internet Relay Chat]</li>
   </ul>
      <li>[https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Internet_Relay_Chat_daemons#Technology IRC Network Comparisons]</li>
    </ul>
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   <h3>🌍 External Links</h3>
   <h3 style="font-size: 1.3em; color: #e74c3c;">💡 Help & Resources</h3>
   <ul>
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    <li>[https://hybridirc.com/ HybridIRC Official Website]</li>
    <p style="color: #2c3e50;">Need help or more information? Visit:</p>
    <li>[https://netsplit.de/networks/top100.php Netsplit IRC Rankings]</li>
    <ul>
   </ul>
      <li>[https://hybridirc.com/ HybridIRC Official Website]</li>
      <li>[https://netsplit.de/networks/top100.php Netsplit IRC Rankings]</li>
      <li>[https://hybridirc.com/help/faq/ HybridIRC FAQs]</li>
      <li>[https://hybridirc.com/help/tor/ Connecting via Tor]</li>
    </ul>
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     <p>Thank you for being part of the HybridIRC journey!</p>
     <p style="margin: 0; font-size: 1.2em; font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;">Thank you for choosing HybridIRC — your gateway to open, secure communication.</p>
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Latest revision as of 12:48, 4 Haziran 2025

HybridIRC

A Dynamic and Inclusive IRC Network Since 2017

HybridIRC Network
Founded: 2017
Website: HybridIRC.com
Primary DNS: irc.hybridirc.com
Avg. Users: 10,658 (as of June 2025)
Avg. Channels: 401 (as of June 2025)
Content Type: Public / Unrestricted

📜 About HybridIRC

Founded in 2017, HybridIRC began as a private network catering to close-knit groups. By 2019, it had evolved into a public IRC network known for its innovation, stability, and welcoming environment.

HybridIRC is operated by a volunteer-driven, non-profit team, offering free IRC chat services globally. Powered by InspIRCd and Atheme, we aim to provide a secure, intuitive platform for communities of all sizes.

🚀 Milestones and Achievements

  • 2019: Public launch after two years of private development.
  • 2022: Launch of PyLink, enabling inter-network and channel linking.
  • 2024: Deployment of the nexus.* server for improved performance and resilience.
  • 2025: Relaunch of sirius.*, enhancing uptime and reliability.
  • 2025: In-house deployment of PyLink across our network.
  • Ranked among the top 10 IRC networks worldwide.

HybridIRC was originally founded by former WebChat IRC network members. By 2025, it has grown to be the fifth-largest IRC network globally.

🌐 Features and Services

  • Channel Management: Tools for permissions, moderation, and policy enforcement.
  • User Services: Nick registration, authentication, vHosts, and ChanServ management.
  • Modern Accessibility: Web-based client with avatar customization, theming, and multilingual UI.
  • Embedded Clients: Free HTML-based IRC widgets for seamless website integration.
  • Secure Connections: IPv4/IPv6 support; TLS on port 6697; optional Tor access for privacy.

👥 Meet Our Team

HybridIRC is maintained by a global team of passionate volunteers. Get to know the team here.

🔗 See Also

💡 Help & Resources

Thank you for choosing HybridIRC — your gateway to open, secure communication.