Explode.elgg.org - Find Friends Across Social Networks

Explode is like social glue. Essentially a people-based search engine, it scours the web to find and connect you with people like you. You can search for people across popular social networks like Twitter, Jaiku and Vox. Whether you search by name or by interests, Explode lets you check out other’s profiles, their most recent content, and their friends. Click on a similar interest to find even more people who share your fancies. Creating an account with Explode (unnecessary if you have an OpenID) allows you to form a social network hub where you can find new friends and see who’s searching for you.

“Explode is an easy way to find friends and those with common interests, no matter what social network or service they use.
You can use the Explode widget to stay linked to friends regardless of which network they are on”.

Explode is compatible with many networking sites and blogs, including some more obscure sites. It’s a interesting twist on finding others. You’re not limited to one network which means you can find more like minded people without having to signup to a handful of networks.

The search feature needs work. It’s difficult to find anyone. Will Explode expand to include Facebook and MySpace? Will they develop an API for even more integration?