Should we add Slidge XMPP-WhatsApp bridge to Durare?
Buster Keaton Thu 14 May 2026 2:51PMPublicSeen by 4(Attaching a thread to an existing poll)
Few users have asked us if we can add Slidge XMPP-WhatsApp bridge to Durare. So, I would like know the opinion of our community regarding this.
Should we add Slidge XMPP-WhatsApp bridge to Durare?
poll by Buster Keaton Closing Thu 21 May 2026 6:00PM
What is this poll about?
An user has asked us if we can add Slidge XMPP-WhatsApp bridge to Durare. So, I would like know the opinion of our community regarding this.
Why is this important?
This is important because it will help people not only to migrate to XMPP but also stay on the platform as they can still contact with their WhatsApp users. Also, it will let WhatsApp users know about XMPP. One of the major reasons why people can't move from WhatsApp is because their contacts won't move to the other app. This will help those people to try and move to XMPP. And hopefully, it will attract their WhatsApp contacts too.
It will also become USP of our service.
Similarly, if requested, we can add other bridges provided by Slidge for community.
What are you asking people to do?
Do you think we should add Slidge XMPP-WhatsApp bridge to Durare?
Choose the option(s) you favor.
Current results
| Current results | Option | % of points | Voters | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 83 | 5 |    | |||
| No | 17 | 1 |  | |||
| Other | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Undecided | 53 |              |
6 of 59 votes cast (10% participation)
Buster KeatonThu 7 May 2026 8:29AM
I am a maintainer, and I am willing to add and maintain this new feature.
Pirate PraveenThu 7 May 2026 8:29AM
I think this will help people leave WhatsApp, though I'm not sure if WhatsApp will continue to allow this, they are likely to block us sooner or later, but we can try.
punThu 7 May 2026 8:29AM
I will help setup the feature, but I don't think I will be using the feature. More choices will help users get on to xmpp fast 🙂
perryThu 7 May 2026 8:29AM
I'm okay with it if it doesn't involve installing non-free software on the server.
Badri SunderarajanThu 7 May 2026 8:29AM
Since using the bridge requires linking your WhatsApp account, it is likely not to tempt people who are already off WhatsApp to get back on. Therefore, I think it will be a good option for a new XMPP user to slowly wean themselves off WhatsApp, similar to an "auto-forward" set up when shifting from an old email address to a new one. If people are able to reach everyone on their XMPP app without having to switch to the WhatsApp one, it would lead to less instances of "forgetting" to check XMPP
fugataThu 7 May 2026 8:29AM
Bridges remove incentives to join XMPP. If I'm only available on XMPP, I have an incentive to onboard people, and people have an incentive to join. If I'm available on both XMPP and WhatsApp (whether natively or through a bridge), people have no incentive to join XMPP - they're already on WhatsApp and so am I.
If you want more people to use XMPP, you're better off improving XMPP clients...and onboarding more people.
Pirate Praveen ·Thu 14 May 2026 5:39PM
@fugata if XMPP is not their primary app, (which needs much higher amounts of commitment and social capital or willingness to lose contacts), eventually they stop checking it. Happened to so many people whom I on-boarded, most stop replying on xmpp after some time.