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Description
Circles is a self-hosted social network built with Laravel 11 and MySQL. Members register, post updates, follow each other, like and comment — a clean, Twitter-style experience you fully own. No SaaS fees, no monthly lock-in. Tailwind via CDN, custom authentication, no npm/Vite build step.
The feed shows posts from people you follow plus your own, with an inline composer. Posts can be liked, commented on and opened for the full thread. Profiles live at /{username} with post / follower / following counts and a follow button, and an Explore page helps members discover and search people.
Highlights
- Register/login with username, bio and coloured avatars.
- Following-based feed with composer, likes & comments.
- Public profiles at /{username} with follow button & counts.
- Explore & search people, ranked by followers.
Features
Requirements
- PHP 8.2+
- Composer
- MySQL 5.7+ / MariaDB 10.3+
- No front-end build step (Tailwind via CDN)
Changelog
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the server requirements to run Circles?
Circles requires PHP 8.2+ with Laravel 11 and a MySQL database. Because Tailwind CSS is loaded via CDN and there is no npm/Vite build step, you do not need Node.js, npm, or any front-end build tools on your server — just a standard PHP/MySQL hosting environment.
Is this a self-hosted script or a SaaS platform?
Circles is a fully self-hosted PHP script — you download the code and deploy it on your own server or hosting account. There are no SaaS fees, no monthly subscriptions, and no external platform lock-in.
Does Circles include a ready-to-use demo dataset so I can see it working immediately?
Yes, a database seeder is included that populates your install with 6 sample users, along with posts, follows, likes, and comments, so you can explore all features of the social network right away without manually creating test data.
Does Circles use Laravel Breeze, Jetstream, or another starter kit for authentication?
No third-party auth starter kit is used. Circles ships with custom-built authentication, giving you full control over the registration and login flow without any opinionated scaffolding or additional dependencies.
Can I customise the design and branding to match my community?
Yes — styling is handled with Tailwind CSS loaded via CDN, so you can modify classes directly in the Blade templates without any build step. Since you own and have full access to the source code, you can freely adjust layouts, colours, and branding to suit your needs.
What social features are included out of the box — do I need to build anything myself?
Circles includes a complete feature set from day one: user registration with username, bio, and coloured avatars; a following-based feed with an inline post composer; likes, comments, and per-post thread views; public profiles at /{username} with follower/following/post counts and a follow button; and an Explore page with people search ranked by follower count.
Technical requirements
- See the detailed requirements in the product description below.
What is included
- Self-hosted app package with full downloadable files
- Product listing and product page guidance
- Product files ready for self-hosting or integration
- 9 listed features
- Changelog included on the product page
Who is this product for
- Buyers who need a self-hosted app rather than a custom build from scratch
- Teams shopping within PHP Social Networking
- Use cases aligned with social network, laravel social, community, microblog
License and usage
- Regular license for one end product where end users are not charged for access to the item itself
- Extended license for one end product where end users can be charged
- Verify the exact usage rights on the selected license before deployment or client handoff
- Keep the purchase record and license certificate for future verification
Updates and support
- 6 months of seller support included
- Review the seller support scope before purchasing.
- Recent changes are visible in the product changelog
- Use the changelog to confirm ongoing maintenance before rollout
Technical details
- Current version
- 1.0.0
- Last updated
- Jul 11, 2026
- License options
- Regular, Extended
- Support period
- 6 months of seller support included
Marketplace review
Content review processNo completed marketplace review record is available for this product.
This is not a full penetration test or a guarantee that the product is vulnerability-free.
License comparison
A license is tied to one end product, not strictly to one domain. Development, staging, and the final production domain may belong to the same licensed deployment.
| Use | Regular License | Extended License |
|---|---|---|
| Source code modification | ||
| Own project use | ||
| One client project | ||
| One production deployment | ||
| Development and staging | ||
| Paid SaaS or paid user access | ||
| Multiple unrelated client projects | ||
| Redistribute source code | ||
| Resell source code |
License FAQ
Can I modify the source code?
Yes, under both licenses.
Can I use the script for a client?
Yes, for one client end product.
Can I install it on a staging domain?
Yes. Development and staging may belong to the licensed deployment.
Do I need another license for another client?
Yes, each unrelated client end product needs its own license.
Can I use it for a paid SaaS?
Yes, with an Extended License.
Can I resell the source code?
No. Standalone redistribution or resale is prohibited.
Is a license limited strictly to one domain?
No. It is tied to one end product, which may use development, staging, and production domains.
For one end product — free to end users
Item Details
- Last Update
- July 11, 2026
- Published
- June 5, 2026
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Category
- PHP Social Networking
- Sales
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- Reviews
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Regular License — Use in one end product which end users are not charged for.
Extended License — Use in one end product which end users can be charged for.
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