Groups
Communities you
actually own.
Facebook Groups gave you the community, then held it hostage. On OrdinaryFriend, the group belongs to the people in it — not the platform.
What groups look like
Eastlake Neighbors
Block updates, lost cats, borrowed ladders, and the occasional spontaneous barbecue.
PNW Boaters & Cruisers
Tide tables, anchorage tips, weather windows, and who makes the best fish tacos in the San Juans.
Lincoln Elementary Parents
Pickup logistics, fundraiser coordination, and the real conversation about the school calendar.
The Thursday Book Club
We read. We argue. We drink wine. Membership capped at 12.
How it works
Built differently, by design
You own the group
When you create a group on OrdinaryFriend, you own it. Not us. You set the rules, you invite the members, you decide what happens to it.
No algorithm
Posts appear in chronological order. We don't decide what you see based on what will keep you scrolling longest. You see everything, in order.
No ads, ever
Groups are funded by members, not advertisers. A small monthly fee keeps the lights on and keeps your group free from commercial interests.
Export anytime
Your group's history, member list, and files are yours to download at any time, in open formats. We never hold your community hostage.
Local by default
Groups have a location. You can see what's happening near you. Connection starts with place.
Governed by members
Larger groups can vote on decisions. Moderation rules are set by the group, not by a platform policy written for a billion users.
Pricing
If you're not paying,
you're the product.
OrdinaryFriend will be free to join and free to use for individuals. Groups will pay a small monthly fee — less than a coffee — split among members. No ads. No data selling. No venture capital telling us to grow at any cost. Just a fair exchange.