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eD2K Forums And Sites Inventory

Last verified: 2026-06-07

This inventory tracks language-specific eMule, eD2K, P2P, and adjacent technical forums, mod sites, bootstrap services, news pages, and archive references that are useful for eD2K/eMule research or eMuleBB outreach.

It is a research index, not an endorsement list. Before posting, review each community's rules, moderator expectations, and tolerance for open-source fork announcements. Do not post copyrighted content, ED2K content links, or piracy framing. Outreach posts should present eMuleBB as an open-source Windows eMule product/fork with stock-compatible eD2K/Kad behavior, public source, docs, and release/nightly builds.

Status Labels

Status Meaning
High-signal Dedicated eMule or eMule-mod audience; good first-wave target.
Useful Relevant language/community, but may be broader than eMule.
Archive/reference Useful for history, backlinks, or context; not a primary outreach forum.
Needs verification Posting rules, current activity, or account requirements need a fresh check.

Status Markers

Marker Meaning
🟢 Active, maintained, or visibly current.
🟡 Needs verification before use or posting.
🟣 Archive/reference material.
⚫ Historical or stale lead.

Search Visibility Actions

  • Keep https://emulebb.github.io/ as the canonical landing page in every announcement.
  • Use search-friendly title words that users still type: eMule, eMuleBB, Windows 11, VPN/interface binding, upload slots, Kad, REST API, 0.7.3-rc.1, and nightly builds.
  • Submit the org site sitemap to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.
  • Publish GitHub Releases with exact version text in the title, for example eMuleBB 0.7.3-rc.1.
  • Add one public comparison page later for "eMuleBB vs eMule Community vs aMule" with careful wording: eMuleBB is not a protocol fork.
  • Localize short announcement posts for the strongest languages instead of posting English everywhere.
  • Ask moderators first where the forum is small, old, or strict.

Announcement Template Checklist

Every post should include:

  • one-line project identity: eMuleBB is eMule broadband edition
  • source link: https://github.com/emulebb/emulebb
  • public site link: https://emulebb.github.io/
  • rendered docs link: https://emulebb.github.io/emulebb-tooling/
  • release/nightly link: https://github.com/emulebb/emulebb/releases
  • practical value: VPN/interface binding, upload-slot control, large-library work, REST/API automation, release proof
  • compatibility note: stock-compatible eD2K/Kad behavior remains the default
  • support request: testers should use backed-up or disposable profiles and report crashes, freezes, package issues, REST/controller problems, and real network regressions

High-Signal First Wave

These are the best first announcement targets because they are eMule-specific or still visibly host eMule discussion.

  • Official eMule-Board
  • Language: International / English
  • Status: 🟡 High-signal, needs posting-rule check
  • Link: https://forum.emule-project.net/

  • Announcement angle: Conservative fork/product announcement, 0.7.3-rc.1 testing, and compatibility boundaries.

  • Reddit r/eMule

  • Language: International / English
  • Status: 🟢 High-signal
  • Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/emule/

  • Announcement angle: Short user-facing post covering why to try eMuleBB, nightlies, docs, VPN/interface binding, and upload slots.

  • aMule Forum

  • Language: International / English
  • Status: 🟢 Useful
  • Link: https://forum.amule.org/

  • Announcement angle: Adjacent users, controller/API discussion, and Windows aMule package relationship. Avoid implying eMuleBB replaces aMule.

  • eMuleItalia

  • Language: Italian
  • Status: 🟡 High-signal
  • Link: https://emuleitalia.netsons.org/index.php

  • Announcement angle: Italian eMule users, release testing, broadband upload, and Windows packaging.

  • eMule Mods

  • Language: Italian
  • Status: 🟢 High-signal
  • Link: https://emulemods.altervista.org/

  • Announcement angle: Mod/fork audience, technical announcement, compatibility, and concise feature summary.

  • ADSLZone eMule forum

  • Language: Spanish
  • Status: 🟢 High-signal
  • Link: https://foro.adslzone.net/emule.49/

  • Announcement angle: Spanish user support angle: servers, ports, Low ID, VPN/interface binding, and current builds.

  • Razorman eMule Mods

  • Language: Spanish
  • Status: 🟣 High-signal
  • Link: https://www.razorman.net/forodeinformatica/forums/mods-de-emule.11/

  • Announcement angle: Mod announcement, concise feature list, and nightly testing request.

  • eMule-Rus.Net

  • Language: Russian
  • Status: 🟢 High-signal, needs posting-rule check
  • Link: https://forum.emule-rus.net/index.php?showforum=3

  • Announcement angle: Russian eMule support audience, Windows builds, Kad/server continuity, and testing request.

  • eMule Fans

  • Language: Chinese
  • Status: 🟢 High-signal, needs posting-rule check
  • Link: https://www.emulefans.com/tag/mod/
  • Announcement angle: Chinese eMule news/mod audience, current fork announcement, and release/nightly links.

Active Sites And Bootstrap References

These are useful for research, backlinks, current bootstrap files, or release visibility. Some are not forums and should not be treated as outreach targets.

  • nodes.dat
  • Language: German / English
  • Status: 🟢 Useful bootstrap reference
  • Link: https://www.nodes-dat.com/

  • Notes: Publishes live Kad nodes.dat links and related server-list references. Treat as runtime bootstrap infrastructure, not a project dependency.

  • eMule-Security.org

  • Language: International / English
  • Status: 🟢 High-signal bootstrap and maintenance site
  • Link: https://www.emule-security.org/

  • Notes: Publishes safe server lists, server.met, mod downloads, IP-filter, and IP-to-country updates. Its live server-list page is also a useful monitor for new server implementation leads such as ed2k-rust.

  • Leechermods

  • Language: English
  • Status: 🟢 Useful mod/news/archive site
  • Link: https://www.leechermods.com/

  • Notes: Long-running file-sharing and eMule mod/news blog with current 2026 activity plus historical archives. Include neutrally; do not frame as an endorsement.

  • eMule Mods Italia

  • Language: Italian
  • Status: 🟢 High-signal forum/site
  • Link: https://emulemods.altervista.org/

  • Notes: Italian eMule mods forum with release, help, guide, optional-file, and news sections. Good candidate for localized outreach after rule checks.

  • eMule Fans

  • Language: Chinese
  • Status: 🟢 High-signal mod/news/reference site
  • Link: https://www.emulefans.com/

  • Notes: Chinese eMule/eD2K site covering official/community releases, mods, Kad nodes, server lists, IP filters, DLP, language packs, and software archives.

  • Sharing-Devils

  • Language: International / needs verification
  • Status: 🟡 Server-operator/forum lead
  • Link: https://forum.sharing-devils.to
  • Notes: Appears in current public ED2K server-list metadata as the forum link for active Sharing-Devils servers. Verify rules and current scope before treating it as an outreach or research target.

Additional Language Targets

These can help search visibility but should be treated as second-wave or moderator-first targets.

  • EmuleBDZ
  • Language: French
  • Status: 🟡 Useful, needs verification
  • Link: https://ebdz.net/forum/portal.php

  • Notes: French eMule community. Verify current activity and posting rules before announcing.

  • Reddit r/FrancePirate

  • Language: French
  • Status: 🟢 Useful, moderator-first
  • Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/FrancePirate/

  • Notes: Not eMule-specific. Use only a transparent open-source project post, with no content links.

  • eMule-Web / MorphXT wiki

  • Language: German
  • Status: 🟣 Archive/reference
  • Link: https://wiki.emule-web.de/

  • Notes: More historical/wiki than forum. Useful as context for mod lineage and backlink leads.

  • ComputerBase Forum

  • Language: German
  • Status: 🟢 Useful, broad tech forum
  • Link: https://www.computerbase.de/forum/

  • Notes: Not eMule-specific. Post only if open-source software announcements are acceptable.

  • Elektroda

  • Language: Polish
  • Status: 🟢 Useful, broad tech forum
  • Link: https://www.elektroda.pl/

  • Notes: Polish technical forum with eMule networking/help discussions. Best angle: Low ID, ports, and VPN/interface binding.

  • Tweakers Software Forum

  • Language: Dutch
  • Status: 🟢 Useful, broad tech forum
  • Link: https://tweakers.net/software/forum/

  • Notes: Strong Dutch technical audience, but not eMule-specific. Ask or check rules first.

  • 5ch software boards

  • Language: Japanese
  • Status: 🟡 Needs verification
  • Link: https://5ch.net/

  • Notes: Search for current eMule threads before posting. Prefer a short Japanese announcement if a relevant thread exists.

  • General Ukrainian tech forums

  • Language: Ukrainian
  • Status: 🟡 Needs verification
  • Link: Search needed before posting

  • Notes: No strong eMule-specific target was confirmed in the first pass. Use Ukrainian localized pages and broader open-source channels cautiously.

  • ZWAME eMule mods thread

  • Language: Portuguese
  • Status: ⚫ Historical forum lead
  • Link: https://forum.zwame.pt/threads/emule-mods-modificacoes-da-mula.72445/

  • Notes: Historical Portuguese-language eMule mods discussion. Useful as a language/community lead, not a primary current posting target.

  • Clubic eMule thread

  • Language: French
  • Status: ⚫ Historical forum lead
  • Link: https://forum.clubic.com/t/emule/168186
  • Notes: Long-running French eMule discussion with historical mod references. Verify current posting norms before using.

Suggested Posting Order

  1. Official eMule-Board
  2. Reddit r/eMule
  3. eMule Mods
  4. eMuleItalia
  5. ADSLZone eMule
  6. Razorman eMule Mods
  7. eMule-Rus.Net
  8. eMule Fans
  9. EmuleBDZ
  10. Dutch, Polish, German, Japanese, and Ukrainian broader technical forums

Announcement Positioning

Use this posture consistently:

  • eMuleBB is the product name; "eMule broadband edition" is the descriptive expansion.
  • eMuleBB is a maintained Windows eMule fork/product, not a protocol fork.
  • 0.7.3-rc.1 is the planned release candidate; do not call it released until the release docs and tag say so.
  • Nightlies are available for public testing.
  • The project preserves compatibility where eD2K/Kad behavior matters, while improving local operation around broadband upload, binding, large libraries, REST automation, packaging, and test evidence.

Avoid

  • Do not advertise copyrighted downloads, content discovery, or ED2K links.
  • Do not promise anonymity, VPN leak prevention, or a built-in VPN kill switch. eMuleBB supports explicit binding; route enforcement remains external.
  • Do not imply eMuleBB replaces aMule or eMule Community for every user.
  • Do not post long changelog dumps as a first message. Link docs and releases instead.
  • Do not translate technical terms inconsistently. Preserve eMuleBB, eMule, eD2K, Kad, REST, WebServer, VPN/interface binding, UPnP/NAT, 0.7.3-rc.1, and repository names.

Maintenance Notes

  • Recheck activity and posting rules before each release-candidate wave.
  • Keep this list separate from the eD2K project inventory: this document tracks forums, sites, outreach targets, and backlink leads, not dependencies or implementation references.
  • If a community rejects announcement posts, record that here and remove it from first-wave targets.