Apache HTTP Server

Most widely used web server software

58
Critical · 58/100
Automated health estimate

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Funding
Unknown
Maintenance
Active
Contributors
Many observed
Bus Factor
High risk
Metrics last updated: (2026-10-25)

Evidence and limitations

Activity source: apache/httpd via the GitHub API. Counts describe this repository, which may be a mirror or only part of the project.

Commits in 30 days
140
Commits in 90 days
353
Authors accounting for half the sampled commits
1

The 200-commit author sample does not cover the full 90 days. Author counts are lower bounds; concentration describes the sample only.

Few commits can reflect mature software. Commit authors do not establish merge rights, available maintainers, organizational diversity, or knowledge distribution. Funding is unknown; donation links alone do not establish income or runway.

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Overview

Apache HTTP Server is a free and open-source cross-platform web server software that has played a key role in the growth of the World Wide Web.

Importance

  • Powers significant portion of websites
  • Foundation of Apache Software Foundation
  • Critical for enterprise deployments
  • Decades of battle-tested reliability

Key Features

  • Modular architecture
  • Virtual hosting
  • URL rewriting
  • Authentication and authorization

Sustainability

Financial sustainability and maintainer capacity have not yet been reviewed against current primary sources. See the evidence and support sections above for available information and a way to suggest corrections.

Dependencies

⬆️ Depends On (3)
Apache HTTP Server
web

Dependency Chain

Upstream
OpenSSL → zlib → Linux Kernel →
Apache HTTP Server

Impact Analysis

3 Direct Dependencies
0 Dependent Projects
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