Apache ZooKeeper is an open-source server which enables highly reliable distributed coordination. It provides a centralized service for maintaining configuration information, naming, and providing group services for large-scale distributed systems. Originally developed at Yahoo!, it is now a Top-Level Project maintained by the Apache Software Foundation.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 92/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Software Infrastructure
Part of: Apache Software Foundation
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Last analyzed: April 9, 2026
Founded: 2007 (Open Sourced)
Headquarters: Forest Hill, MD (Apache Software Foundation HQ)