appassiona

Appassiona is a digital platform designed to help people discover, discuss, and organize activities around hobbies and personal interests. The service emphasizes interest-based communities over broad social networking, allowing users to join groups, curate content, and plan events around shared passions. The name derives from the Italian verb appassionare, meaning to arouse passion.

Developed by a small Italian tech team, Appassiona released a beta in 2018 and a general release in 2019, with subsequent expansions to additional European markets. The platform emphasizes privacy controls, transparent moderation, and user-friendly recommendations aimed at supporting constructive discussions about hobbies.

Key features include profiles with tag-based interests, an interest feed, private and public groups, event creation and RSVP, collaborative boards for projects, bookmarking, and direct messaging. A search tool filters content by hobby, location, and skill level. The service operates on a freemium model with optional premium features for creators and groups.

Accessibility: Appassiona is available on the web, iOS, and Android, with Italian as the primary language and English support in later updates. It is described as a focused alternative to general social networks, appealing to hobbyists, clubs, and educators seeking structured communities and activity-centered content.

See also: List of social networking platforms; Online communities.