Userplane
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Type of site | Instant messaging, Online chat |
|---|---|
| Available in | Multilingual |
| URL | userplane.com |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
Userplane was a white label service that offers both group-chat and one-to-one messenger services, which gives website owners the ability to offer chat between their users in a wall-gardened experience.The user plane provides for the transfer of user application information.
Userplane was founded in 2001 by Mike Jones, Nate Thelen, and Javier Hall, in Santa Monica, California.
Userplane powers chat experiences for many of the top 25 dating sites and language learning sites.
Userplane announced on their blog that they will be shutting down on Aug. 1, 2013.
Timeline
Userplane was founded in 2001 by Mike Jones, Nate Thelen, and Javier Hall.
In 2006, Userplane was acquired by AOL for $40M[2]
August 2008, CEO Mike Jones leaves Userplane to join MySpace as COO.
October 2008, JS-Kit teams up with Userplane to distribute chat widgets.
During 2011, Userplane launched its new SDK platform with Webmessenger3 and Presencebar.
September 24, 2013 Userplane ended services
References
- ^ "Userplane.com Site Info". Alexa Internet. Retrieved 2014-04-01.
- ^ Userplane acquired by AOL
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