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Digital Independence Day

Happy smartphone in front of a galactical background, freeing itself from cables Illustration by Florian Biege

Switch to the good side every first Sunday of the month!

Our digital lives are in the hands of a few ultra-rich individuals. Through the monopolistic positions of their companies, people like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg dictate worldwide how we get our information online, how we discuss issues and communicate, or do business. No individual or business should have such unchecked influence, because if they do, we are no longer free. The good news is: At the moment we are giving them this power, and we can take it back!

The next DI.DAY is on 3 May

Every first Sunday of the month, we celebrate Digital Independence Day: We reclaim our freedom in the digital world, stop destroying democracy, and switch to democracy-friendly digital alternatives. And, step by step, we make sure we’re digitally independent!

The next DI.DAY is scheduled for 3 May! Please join us! And please tell others about it using the hashtag #DIDit or #DUTgemacht:

What can I do?

Big Tech may seem like the only option, but there are plenty of alternatives that are better for society. Follow our recipes and switch to a different app today.
Celebrate with us: #DIDit!

View through a dark mass of cables out onto a beautiful natural landscape with a path through a field Illustration by Florian Biege

A broad alliance

DI.DAY is a grassroots movement. Many organisations contribute their own ideas and initiatives – from adult education centres and libraries to associations and companies. You can see some of them here:

How does it work?

It’s very simple. Here you'll find everything you need for an easy switch:

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Set Your Calendars and Contacts Free

60 min Average
Mehrere elegante Dessertteller auf hohen Ständern, jeweils mit einem kleinen Baiser (luftiges, weißes Gebäck), garniert mit verschiedenen Früchten wie Himbeeren, Brombeeren, Heidelbeeren und gewürfelten Früchten, dazu Fruchtsaucen.

Independent Data Clouds

60 min Average
Eine stilisierte, blau glasierte Torte steht auf einem eleganten Tortenständer. Oben ist sie mit mehreren kleinen, weißen Baisers dekoriert, die mit blauen Zuckerkügelchen verziert sind. Auch der Rand der Torte ist mit solchen Kügelchen bestreut. Auf der Seite der Torte ist mehrfach das Nextcloud-Logo in Weiß zu sehen.

Nextcloud – Your Very Own Cloud

45 min Easy
Delicious cocktail with mint and lime

Windows to Linux Mint

60 min Average
Delicious sandwich integrated with boat image

Big Tech Maps to Open Street Map

15 min Easy
Delicious alphabet soup on a table with a marine-themed tablecloth and a napkin with a Libre-Office look

Microsoft to Libre Office & Co.

30 min Easy

Tips & tricks that make sense

We carefully research our digital switch recipes and recommendations and consult with our advisory board, which represents a wide range of perspectives on this topic.

Save Social funds this website through donations

The best way to help us is with a regular donation – so we can publish more digital switch recipes, establish the DI.DAY website for the long term, and grow it. We can strengthen democracy if we work together. Thank you!

Can you help with the translation?

We'd like to offer this website in other languages as well. Can you help us with that? If you’re confident in your ability to translate our content into another language, we’d love to hear from you. Thank you!